Economics and Agribusiness
Why study Economics and Agribusiness at UNE?
Economics
Our programs provide training in analytical, business and management skills for the broad area of economics as well as the natural resource and rural sectors. Given the recent focus on global economic issues, such skills are critical to professionals across all industries, the world over. Our research informed teaching ensures your studies will keep you at the cutting edge of economic trends and issues.
Agribusiness
This degree has a structured core of units covering the subject areas of accountancy, economics, resource economics, law, management, marketing, quantitative methods and science with the emphasis being on applying this knowledge to agriculture and related industries.
Agricultural and Resource Economics
The Bachelor of Agricultural and Resource Economics allows graduates to take up professional, managerial or executive positions in such areas as banking, international agencies, agribusiness, education, agriculture or the public sector. Skills gained allow graduates to perform an effective professional role in a changing economic and social environment to deal with the complex issues facing the agricultural and resource sectors. This degree includes an 8 week professional placement program designed to equip students with relevant workplace skills and assist them in gaining employment upon graduation.
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Bachelor of Agribusiness
| Study Mode | On Campus/Distance |
| Duration* | Full Time: 3 years Part Time: Up to 10 years |
| 2012 ATAR/OP | 72.55/12 |
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.
Bachelor of Agricultural and Resource Economics
| Study Mode | On Campus/Distance |
| Duration* | Full Time: 4 years Part Time: Up to 10 years |
| 2012 ATAR/OP | 77.10/10 |
The Bachelor of Agricultural and Resource Economics allows graduates to take up professional, managerial or executive positions in such areas as banking, international agencies, agribusiness, education, agriculture or the public sector. Skills gained allow graduates to perform an effective professional role in a changing economic and social enviornment to deal with the complex issues facing the agricultural and resource sectors. The degree provides graduates with a solid core of knowledge but is also flexible. Students can customize their program to focus on aspects of agriculture, natural resources, business and law. The professional placement program equips students with relevant workplace skills and assists them in gaining employment upon graduation.
Bachelor of Economics
| Study Mode | On Campus/Distance |
| Duration* | Full Time: 3 years Part Time: Up to 10 years |
| 2012 ATAR/OP | 72.55/12 |
UNE’s Bachelor of Economics is a versatile and relevant business and professional qualification. The world’s economies, living standards, commercial and political systems are all at the heart of economics. Through the study of economics, you will gain insights into the issues that are important for understanding the way the world works, as well as for careers in business and government. Our degree is designed to develop your analytical skills of both quantitative and policy-based economic issues – practical skills and knowledge that can be then adapted to a range of careers. UNE graduates enjoy a strong reputation and hold key positions across both the public and private sectors.
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Career Opportunities
As a graduate of Economics, you could find yourself working in a senior position either in Australia or abroad, such as:
- a policy officer in Commonwealth and state public services
- an analyst, economic modeller, adviser and trade and industry officer
- private sector positions in financial management, forecasting, banking and insurance
- a professional, managerial or executive position in such areas as banking, agribusiness, education, agriculture or the public sector
As a graduate of Agribusiness or Economics, you have the opportunity to:
- manage family properties, farm businesses and large corporate farming enterprises
- pursue marketing and management strategies for agribusiness firms, banks, pastoral houses and primary producer organisations
- work with international agencies such as the United Nations, World Bank, Food and Agriculture Organization and in other international research centres
- help Commonwealth and state governments formulate and implement policies to improve the lives of Australian farmers
- work as a teacher in secondary schools, technical and agricultural colleges and universities both in Australia and overseas