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.
Note: Trimester 3: Off Campus Part-time Only
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 / 122013 STUDY OPTIONS
Armidale
Trimester 1, Off CampusTrimester 1, On Campus
Trimester 2, Off Campus
Trimester 2, On Campus
Trimester 3, Off 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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| 2012 ATAR | 72.55 | ||||||||||||||||||
| 2012 OP | 12 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Fees | CSP / International | ||||||||||||||||||
| Total Credit Points | 144 | ||||||||||||||||||
| 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 two 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 eight 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 organisation or district. |
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| Fast Track | Trimester 3 provides an opportunity for students to fast track their academic progression or to catch up on units required to complete their degree. A selection of units is offered off campus during this period, enabling students to study from home and to accelerate their progress towards graduation. |
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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 |
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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 Business on completion of 48 credit points.
Improper Conduct
Candidates are referred to the Student Coursework Plagiarism and Academic Misconduct Rules.
| Course Aims | The course aims are currently unavailable. |
| Learning Outcomes |
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
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| Graduate Attributes |
Knowledge of a Discipline
In this course students develop knowledge of agriculture and business in a multidisciplinary approach, learning core concepts in economics, marketing, applied finance and rural science units. The concepts will be taught through lectures, tutorials, readings, online activities and practical experience. Knowledge will be assessed through a variety of assessment tasks such as assignments, examinations and report writing.
Communication Skills
Communication skills are essential in this course and students will develop both written and oral competency. These communication skills will be taught, practised and assessed in numerous activities including written assignments, report writing based on professional workplace experience, oral presentations and in-class and on-line discussions.
Global Perspectives
The Bachelor of Agribusiness emphasises the use and application of economic and business skills in regional, national and international contexts. A global perspective is important in understanding issues confronting agribusiness and associated industries in continuously changing economic, environmental, social and political environments.
Information Literacy
Students will use various forms of media to obtain information and data for written assignments and other assessment tasks. Students will be assessed on their ability to gather, examine, analyse and interpret appropriate information and data in different contexts in the different discipline areas within this course.
Life-Long Learning
Lifelong learning skills are taught and practised in assessment tasks and in the practical work experience placement undertaken by students in this degree. The discipline knowledge, information literacy and problem solving skills obtained in this course equip students with the ability to understand, interpret and critically evaluate regional, national and international issues of relevance to agriculture and business.
Problem Solving
Students will combine discipline knowledge with information literacy skills to develop their adeptness in being able to apply problem solving skills to real issues beyond the pedagogical context. Students will be taught to identify problems and to formulate solutions. Problem solving skills will be assessed in quantitative and qualitative assignments and other assessment tasks.
Social Responsibility
Students are taught numerous dimensions of social responsibility in relation to agricultural and business practices. These include cultural, ethical, social, legal and environmental considerations. Social responsibility issues are practised and assessed in essays and assignments.
Team Work
Teamwork involves students participating in group presentations and in in-class and on-line discussions. Students also gain valuable team work experience through workplace integration as a part of their practical work experience.
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