Bachelor of Agribusiness with Honours
Why study the Bachelor of Agribusiness with Honours at UNE?
Students with above average grades are encouraged to undertake a fourth year of advance study in their specialised stream, leading to the degree of Bachelor of Agribusiness with Honours.
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DURATION
2 Years Part-time1 Year Full-time
FEES
CSPInternational
2013 STUDY OPTIONS
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Trimester 2, Off Campus
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| Official Abbreviation | BAgBus(Hons) | |||||||||||||||
| Course Type | Bachelor Honours | |||||||||||||||
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| Fees | CSP / International | |||||||||||||||
| Total Credit Points | 48 | |||||||||||||||
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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 have: 1. (a) either fulfilled the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Agribusiness or the Bachelor of Business with a major in Agribusiness, or an equivalent award as determined by the school; and (b) completed units to the value of at least 24 credit points at 300 level; and (c) passed units to the value of at least 36 credit points at 200-level or above at Credit level or better. 2. With the approval of the Head of School on the recommendation of the course coordinator a person who has fulfilled the requirements for a degree at another university, recognised by the school for this purpose, and who has conformed with the equivalent of the requirements in Rule 1.(b) and (c), may be admitted to candidature leading to the Bachelor of Agribusiness degree with Honours. |
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Peacock Blue (BCC 120) |
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Admission to Candidature
1. A candidate shall have:
(a) either fulfilled the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Agribusiness or the Bachelor of Business with a major in Agribusiness, or an equivalent award as determined by the school; and
(b) completed units to the value of at least 24 credit points at 300 level; and
(c) passed units to the value of at least 36 credit points at 200-level or above at Credit level or better.
2. With the approval of the Head of School on the recommendation of the course coordinator a person who has fulfilled the requirements for a degree at another university, recognised by the school for this purpose, and who has conformed with the equivalent of the requirements in Rule 1.(b) and (c), may be admitted to candidature leading to the Bachelor of Agribusiness degree with Honours.
Period of Candidature
1. A full-time on-campus candidate shall complete the requirements for honours in one year. Where the permission of the Head of the UNE Business School on the recommendation of the course coordinator has been granted, a part-time candidate may be admitted to the Honours course. Such a candidate shall complete the course over not more than two years and shall meet such residence requirements as are laid down by the Head of the UNE Business School on the recommendation of the course coordinator. The Head of the UNE Business School, on the recommendation of the course coordinator, may specify conditions under which a full-time candidate may transfer to part-time candidature.
2. In exceptional circumstances, the course coordinator may vary the requirements of Rule 1. by:
(a) granting leave of absence from candidature for a period or periods totalling not more than 12 months and the period of such leave shall not be counted as part of the prescribed time of candidature; or
(b) extending the period of candidature for a period or periods totalling not more than 12 months.
Course Requirements
A candidate for the award shall complete a combination of dissertation (worth 18 credit points), research methodology unit and advanced course work units at 400-level to the total value of 48 credit points as prescribed by the head(s) of the appropriate school(s).
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 | 24 cps |
| Elective Units | 24 cps |
| Total | 48 cps |
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Award of Degree
A candidate who meets the course requirements shall be awarded the Bachelor of Agribusiness with Honours.
Classes of Honours
There shall be three classes of honours, namely Class I, Class II and Class III. Class II shall have two divisions. There shall be no re-examination.
The most distinguished candidate who has been awarded Honours, Class I, may, if of sufficient merit, be awarded a University Medal.
Where a candidate submits a research seminar or thesis as part of the Honours program the candidate shall state generally in the preface of the work and specifically in the text as required the sources from which the information is derived and the extent to which the candidate has availed himself or herself of the work of others.
Dissertation
1. A candidate shall submit a dissertation embodying an original investigation on a topic approved by the course coordinator.
2. Depending on the topic under investigation, the approval of the relevant Ethics Committee must be sought if required.
3. The School, on the advice of the Course Coordinator, shall appoint a supervisor, who shall be a member of the teaching or research staff of the University or an associate of the University. The supervisor shall advise and supervise the candidate during the period of candidature.
4. Except with the permission of the School, on the recommendation of the supervisor, the dissertation shall not exceed 15,000 words of text, excluding appendices.
5. Candidates shall be required to enrol in an complete the dissertation in two semesters in the case of full-time candidature and in four semesters in the case of part-time candidature.
Submission of Dissertation
Disserations are due in the last week of the teaching period. Candidates must submit an electronic copy of the dissertation for examination. An electronic version of the dissertation, incorporating any changes suggested following examination, must also be submitted prior to a grade being awarded for the dissertation. The copies must be submitted to: The Coordinator - Minor Dissertations, UNE Business School. The supervisor's name should normally be included in the acknowledgements section of the dissertation.
Examination of Dissertation
The dissertation is examined by two examiners - one of these examiners is normally the supervisor. Another examiner is to be recommended by the supervisor. The supervisor must submit the name and contact details of the recommended examiner to the Coordinator - Minor Dissertations at least two weeks prior to submission of the dissertation for examination. A short statement should accompany the recommendation when an examiner is external indicating the qualifications of the recommended examiner and the reason why the recommended examiner is deemed appropriate to examine the dissertation.
The supervisor may consult with the candidate prior to the submission of the dissertation regarding a potential examiner, but the name of the examiner finally recommended by the supervisor to the Coordinator - Minor Dissertations should not be made available to the candidate.
The supervisor must provide a statement to the Coordinator - Minor Dissertations indicating that the dissertation is suitable for examination.
Examiners are normally expected to complete and return their report within FOUR (4) weeks of the dissertation being delivered. The Coordinator - Minor Dissertations will advise the supervisors of the outcome of the examination, along with a summary of examiners' reports as appropriate, indicating any amendments to be considered. Students need to consult with the supervisor and undertake any minor amendments to the satisfaction of the supervisor.
The supervisor is to send a note to the Coordinator - Minor Dissertations, that any amendments suggested by the examiners have been addressed to his or her satisfaction and that the result may be finalised. The Coordinator - Minor Dissertations will finalise the result and make a summary recommendation to the School Teaching and Learning Committee regarding:
(a) the grade to be awarded for the dissertation (Fail, Pass, Credit, Distinction or High Distinction);
(b) the percentage to be awarded for the dissertation;
(c) if amendments to the dissertation were made before the grade was finalised;
(d) whether the candidate should be allowed to revise and resubmit the dissertation for re-examination (a maximum grade of Pass and score of 50% shall be given for any resubmitted dissertation).
The School Teaching and Learning Committee shall make the final determination as to the outcome of the examination, based on the recommendation from the Coordinator - Minor Dissertations.
Appeals
Candidates are referred to the University Policy on Appeals.
Improper Conduct
Candidates are referred to the Student Coursework Plagiarism and Academic Misconduct Rules.
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| Learning Outcomes |
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
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| Graduate Attributes |
Knowledge of a Discipline
Students develop advanced knowledge in their specialised stream of study through lectures, tutorials, readings, online activities, interaction with unit coordinators and dissertation supervisor(s) and independent research. Knowledge will be assessed through assessment tasks such as assignments, examinations and a written dissertation.
Communication Skills
Oral and written communication skills will be taught, practised and assessed in numerous activities including written assignments, a written dissertation, oral presentations and inclass and on-line discussions.
Global Perspectives
This course 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 and liaise with academia and industry to obtain information and data for written assignments and the written dissertation. Students will be assessed on their ability to gather, examine, analyse, interpret and present information and data.
Life-Long Learning
Lifelong learning skills are taught and practised in assessment tasks. 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. Students develop the ability to undertake independent research and gain experience in oral seminar presentations.
Problem Solving
Students will combine discipline knowledge with information literacy skills to develop problem solving skills. Problem solving skills will be assessed in assignments and other assessment tasks. Students undertake an independent investigation of a problem on a topic within the UNE Business School under the supervision of a staff member. Each student will be expected to present seminars and write a dissertation describing their research work.
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 in essays and assignments.
Team Work
Teamwork involves students participating in group presentations and discussions, and in in-class and on-line discussions.
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