Bachelor of Agribusiness
Why study the Bachelor of Agribusiness at UNE?
The Bachelor of Agribusiness prepares graduates for employment in agricultural businesses. From the farm level through to multinational companies, our graduates are able to contribute their high level problem solving and communication skills to ensure agribusinesses remain competitive and sustainable in the changing international environment. The UNE Agribusiness degree gives you a solid grounding in both agricultural knowledge and applied business skills, as well as a practical work experience placement that ensures a multidimensional understanding of agribusiness to make you job ready. You can further specialise in one of the areas of Economics, Marketing, Applied Finance or Rural Science to ensure the degree takes you where you want to go within the agribusiness field.
Career Opportunities
Examples include positions in rural lending and investment, farm products merchandising, rural politics, stockbroking, public accounting, small and medium enterprise management and government departments such as trade and industry.
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Degree Snapshot
DURATION
3 Years Full-timeUp to 10 years Part-time
FEES
CSPInternational
ATAR / OP
72.55 / 132011 STUDY OPTIONS
Armidale
Semester 1, Off CampusSemester 1, On Campus
Semester 2, Off Campus
Semester 2, On Campus
How to Apply
Domestic Students
New domestic students to UNE apply to study on-campus through UAC or QTAC
For more information, click hereNew domestic students to UNE apply to study off campus directly to UNE
Former and current domestic UNE students apply to study on campus or off campus directly to UNE
For more information, click hereInternational Students
International students apply direct to UNE through International Marketing and PathwaysFor more information, click here
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| Official Abbreviation | BAgBus | |||||||||||||||
| Course Type | Undergraduate | |||||||||||||||
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| 2010 ATAR | 72.55 | |||||||||||||||
| 2010 OP | 13 | |||||||||||||||
| Fees | CSP / International | |||||||||||||||
| Total Credit Points | 144 | |||||||||||||||
| 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 are 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. |
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| How to apply |
New domestic students to UNE apply to study on-campus through UAC or QTAC For more information, click here
New domestic students to UNE apply to study off campus directly to UNE Former and current domestic UNE students apply to study on campus or off campus directly to UNE For more information, click here
International students apply direct to UNE through International Marketing and Pathways For more information, click here |
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| Intensive Schools | Mandatory intensive 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 | A candidate shall be qualified for admission (see Admission Rule Undergraduate Policy). Assumed knowledge is any 2 units of English. For units in the economics, finance and quantitative areas, it is recommended that students have previously studied mathematics. |
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| Practical, Clinical or Work Experience | Students must complete up to 8 weeks of professional experience with an approved agribusiness institutions during their degree. A minimum of two weeks and a maximum of six weeks may be undertaken in any one organization or district. |
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| Fast Track | Summer Semester is available for selected units (Commonwealth Supported Places available) |
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| Honours | Students of sufficient academic merit may be permitted to proceed to a fourth year of study for an Honours degree in Agribusiness. |
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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 |
Peacock Blue (BCC 120) |
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| Further Information | 
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Admission to Candidature
A candidate shall be qualified for admission (see Admission Rule Undergraduate Policy).
Period of Candidature
The period of candidature shall be:
(a) three years as a full-time candidate;
(b) up to ten years as a part-time candidate.
Course Requirements
To qualify for the award a candidate must pass units to the value of 144 credit points with at least 36 credit points at 300-level.
Program of Study
Candidates shall complete an approved program of study as outlined in the Course Schedule comprising:
| Course Structure | Credit Points |
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| Core Units | 108 cps |
| Approved Major | 36 cps |
| Total | 144 cps |
To view complete Program of Study click here
Approved Majors
Applied Finance
Economics
Marketing and Management
Rural Science
Articulation Program
Candidates who have completed the Diploma in Agriculture or a Diploma in Rural Business Management offered by TAFE or a Registered Training Organisation shall be granted block advanced standing for 48 credit points and are required to complete a specified program of study.
Applied Finance
Economics
Marketing and Management
Rural Science
Award of Degree
Candidates who meet the course requirements including one major shall be awarded the Bachelor of Agribusiness.
Exit Pathways
Candidates who discontinue their studies in the course may be eligible to exit with the Diploma in Commerce on completion of 48 credit points.
Improper Conduct
Candidates are referred to the University Policy on Plagiarism and Academic Misconduct.