Bachelor of Agriculture/Bachelor of Business
Why study the Bachelor of Agriculture/Bachelor of Business at UNE?
This combined program offers graduates the opportunity to pursue careers in agriculture and business related areas. Students can achieve disciplinary depth as well as the breadth of learning expected in agriculture and business degrees. The combined program provides a substantial grounding in a variety of areas meaning that on completion of the degree students will have a wider range of career options from which to choose in areas such as rural borrowing and lending; merchandising of farm inputs; merchandising of farm outputs; management and consulting positions the crop, horticultural and animal industries; rural politics and advocacy; property management.
This combined program provides the opportunity to study in areas such as animal production systems and products, crop and pasture management, animal health and welfare, feedlot management, cotton crop protection, grains crop protection, poultry and sheep production, business information technology, micro and macroeconomics, economic perspectives of environment and food, farm and resource management, agribusiness marketing, commodity markets and banking and finance.
Career Opportunities
Graduates will have a wide range of career options from which to choose in areas such as rural borrowing and lending; merchandsing of farm inputs; merchandising of farm outputs; management and consulting positions; the crop, horticultural and animal industries; rural politics and advocacy; property management.
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Degree Snapshot
DURATION
4 Years Full-timeUp to 12 years Part-time
FEES
Commonwealth Supported PlaceOP
142009 STUDY OPTIONS
Armidale
Semester 1, Off CampusSemester 1, On Campus
Semester 2, Off Campus
Semester 2, On Campus
How to Apply
Domestic Students
New students to UNE apply to study on-campus through UAC or QTAC.
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| Official Abbreviation | BAgr/BBus | |||||||||||||||
| Course Type | Undergraduate | |||||||||||||||
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| 2008 UAI | 70 | |||||||||||||||
| 2008 OP | 14 | |||||||||||||||
| Fees | Commonwealth Supported Place | |||||||||||||||
| Total Credit Points | 192 | |||||||||||||||
| Benefits | Summer Semester provides an opportunity for students to fast-track their academic progression or to catch up on units required to complete the degree. A selection of units is offered off-campus during the normal semester break from November to February, enabling students to study from home and to accelerate their progress towards graduation. Fully credited exchange programs of one semester are in place with international universities. |
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| How to apply |
New students to UNE apply to study on-campus through UAC or QTAC. For more information, click here
All other students apply directly to UNE using the undergraduate admission form. For more information, click here |
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| Intensive Schools | Intensive mandatory schools may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. See Unit Catalogue for specific requirements. |
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| Entry Requirements | Normal admission requirements apply. Assumed knowledge is any two units of Mathematics and English with recommended studies in Biology and/or Chemistry and/or Mathematics to Year 12 level. For students without the recommended background knowledge, the Faculty offers Foundation units in Chemistry and Mathematics |
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| Additional Requirements | For students without the recommended background knowledge, the Faculty offers Foundation units in Chemistry. |
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| Practical, Clinical or Work Experience | 16 weeks of approved practical industry experience during university vacatio periods. |
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| Advanced Standing | Advanced standing may be granted on the basis of previous study completed at a recognised tertiary institution. Students who have completed the NSW TAFE Diploma in Agriculture or equivalent are eligible to received advanced standing towards the combined program for a maximum of 48 credit points. |
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| Fast Track | Summer Semester is available for selected units (Commonwealth Supported Places available) |
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| Scholarships | The University offers a number of Faculty/College and country scholarships available to Australian citizens and permanent residents. |
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| Academic Colours |
dioptase (BCC 203) and peacock blue (BCC 120) |
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| Further Information | 
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Credit Point Requirements
To qualify for the award a candidate shall complete a total of 192 credit points
Program of Study
Course Structure |
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| Core Units | 144 cps |
| Elective Units | 48 cps |
| Total | 192 cps |
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Exit Pathways
Candidates who discontinue their studies in the course may be eligible to exit with the Diploma in Agriculture on completion of 48 credit point of the Advanced Diploma in Agriculture on completion of 72 credit points.
Period of Candidature
The maximum period of candidature is 6 years as a full-time candidate and 12 years as a part-time candidate.