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.
I would like to know more about this course.Career Opportunities
Graduates will have a wide 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.
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Degree Snapshot
DURATION
4 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 direct to UNE
Former and current domestic UNE students apply to study on campus or off campus direct to UNE
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International Students
International Students apply directly to UNE through International Marketing and PathwaysFor more information, click here
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| Official Abbreviation | BAgr/BBus | |||||||||||||||
| Course Type | Undergraduate | |||||||||||||||
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| 2010 ATAR | 72.55 | |||||||||||||||
| 2010 OP | 13 | |||||||||||||||
| Fees | CSP / International | |||||||||||||||
| 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 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 direct to UNE Former and current domestic UNE students apply to study on campus or off campus direct to UNE For more information, click here
International Students apply directly 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 two units of Mathematics and English. Recommended studies: Biology and/or Chemistry. For students without the recommended background knowledge, the Faculty offers Foundation units in Chemistry and Mathematics. |
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| Practical, Clinical or Work Experience | 16 weeks of approved practical industry experience during university vacation periods. For further information contact the School of Environmental and Rural Science at ersteach@une.edu.au |
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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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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) four 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 192 credit points.
Program of Study
| Course Structure | Credit Points |
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| Core Units | 144 cps | Practical Experience: 16 weeks | - |
| Listed Units | 36 cps |
| Elective Units | 12 cps |
| Total | 192 cps |
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Award of Degree
Candidates who meet the course requirements shall be awarded the Bachelor of Agriculture/Bachelor of Business
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.
Candidates who discontinue their studies in the course may be eligible to exit with the Advanced Diploma in Agriculture on completion of 72 credit points.
Improper Conduct
Candidates are referred to the University Policy on Plagiarism and Academic Misconduct.