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Bachelor of Agricultural Business Management

Introduction

The Bachelor of Agricultural Business Management is a comprehensive program designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in the agricultural industry.

Awards

The course includes the following awards:

• Bachelor of Agricultural Business Management

Availability

The Bachelor of Agricultural Business Management is available:

• On Campus - Wagga Wagga
• Online - Wagga Wagga Availability is subject to change, and students are advised to verify prior to enrolment.

Normal Course Duration

The normal course duration for the Bachelor of Agricultural Business Management is:

• Full-time: 3 years (6.0 sessions)
• Part-time: 6.0 years (12.0 sessions) The normal course duration is the effective period of time taken to complete a course when studied full-time. Students are advised to consult the Enrolment Pattern for the actual length of study.

Admission Criteria

The admission criteria for the Bachelor of Agricultural Business Management are:

• A completed High School Certificate with an ATAR equivalent of 70 (including adjustment factors) or equivalent
• A completed AQF Certificate IV or higher level qualification
• 50% completion of an AQF Diploma level qualification
• A completed Tertiary Preparation Course from an Australian University or an accredited provider demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies
• Successful completion of two university level subjects (AQF level Associate Degree or higher) demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies
• Standard English Language Proficiency requirements

Credit

Credit will be determined on a case-by-case basis relevant to prior learning.

Graduation Requirement

To graduate, students must satisfactorily complete 192 points.

Course Structure

The course consists of:

• 8 core subjects
• 14 compulsory subjects (one of which is a 16-point two-session subject)
• 1 restricted elective

Core Subjects

• AGB110 Agricultural Economics
• AGB310 Agricultural Marketing
• AGR202 Food, Environment and Culture
• AGS107 Precision Agriculture and Data Handling
• AHT101 Professional Skills in Agriculture and Horticulture
• AHT231 Agricultural Finance and Business Management
• AHT274 Industry Practice OR SCI301 International Experience
• PSC104 Soil Science

Additional Compulsory Subjects

• AGB165 Agribusiness Systems
• AGB351 Commodity Trade and Pricing
• AGB450 Agricultural Business Risk and Investment
• AGR220 Extension
• AGR237 Property Planning and Development
• AGR375 Agribusiness Planning (16 points)
• AGS100 Livestock Production Systems
• AGS300 Livestock Management
• HRM210 Human Resource Management
• IKC101 Indigenous Australian Cultures, Histories and Contemporary Realities
• LAW110 Business Law
• PSC102 Botany
• PSC236 Pasture Production and Utilisation
• PSC270 Crop Agronomy and Management

Restricted Electives

The restricted elective subject can be chosen from any level 2 or above subjects with codes AGB, AGR, AGS, ASC, PSC, IRR, FIN, MGT, or HRT. Other codes may be allowed if appropriate rationale is provided and accepted by the Courses Director.

Enrolment Pattern

The enrolment pattern for the Bachelor of Agricultural Business Management is:

Full-time

• Year 1:
  • Session 1: AHT101, AGB110, AGB165, PSC102
  • Session 2: AGS107, AGS100, PSC104, LAW110
  • Summer Session: IKC101
• Year 2:
  • Session 3: AHT231, AGB310, AGR237, HRM210
  • Session 4: AGB351, AGR202, PSC270, PSC236
• Year 3:
  • Session 5: AHT274 OR SCI301, AGB450, AGR375 (Commenced), Restricted Elective
  • Session 6: AGR220, AGS300, AGR375 (Completed)

Part-time

• Year 1:
  • Session 1: AHT101, AGB165
  • Session 2: AGS100, LAW110
  • Summer Session: IKC101
• Year 2:
  • Session 3: AGB110, PSC102
  • Session 4: PSC104, AGS107
• Year 3:
  • Session 5: AHT231, HRM210
  • Session 6: PSC270, PSC236
• Year 4:
  • Session 7: AGB310, AGR237
  • Session 8: AGR202, AGB351
• Year 5:
  • Session 9: AHT274 OR SCI301, AGB450
  • Session 10: AGR220, AGS300
• Year 6:
  • Session 11: AGR375 (Commenced), Restricted Elective
  • Session 12: AGR375 (Completed)

Workplace Learning

AHT274 Industry Practice is a subject that offers workplace learning opportunities.

Residential School

The following subjects may contain a Residential School component:

• AGR220 Extension
• AGR375 Agribusiness Planning
• PSC102 Botany
• PSC104 Soil Science
• PSC236 Pasture Production and Utilisation
• PSC270 Annual Crop Management

Professional Accreditation

Students are eligible for the Ag Institute Undergraduate Student membership to the Australian Institute of Agricultural Science and Technology. Graduated students are eligible for membership to the Australian Institute of Agricultural Science and Technology as 1st year Graduate Member, then 2nd Year Graduate Member, and subsequently as a Full Member.