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Agribusiness

Agribusiness encompasses the entire food production process from business activities involved in production, financing, processing and marketing of food and fibre in order to feed a growing population.

About the course

From farm gate to consumer plates, agribusiness encompasses the entire food production process to develop innovative solutions for sustainable and economical food production.

Quick details

Status: Available

Locations: Perth (Crawley campus), Albany (Regional campus)

Attendance: Part-time, Full-time

Delivery: On-campus

Starting dates: Semester 1, Semester 2

Level of study: Undergraduate

Course Code: MJD-AGBUS

Full time/part time duration: 3 years (BSc), 4 years (BSc[Hons])

Honours Available: Yes

Degrees course is available in: Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours)

Why study this course

• Build the knowledge and professional work skills you need to contribute solutions to issues of food security and global food production
• Explore different facets of the agricultural industry, such as international trade, business management, marketing, policy formation and more
• Learn the business and economics behind assuming managerial and leadership roles in the field

You'll learn to

• demonstrate a fluency with the factors and conditions affecting the agricultural industry
• build practical and transferable skills in management, teamwork, critical thinking and communication directed toward the strategies needed to implement growth and sustainability in the agri-food and farming sectors
• apply skills and knowledge to real-world scenarios in agricultural planning, distribution and innovation

Careers and further study

This course opens up a world of future study pathways and career opportunities.

Career Pathways

This major prepares students for challenging and rewarding career opportunities in the following agricultural sectors and industries:

• Food Production
• Food Wholesaling and Retailing
• Agrichemical Companies
• Breeding Companies
• Consulting Firms
• Financial Services
• Agricultural Supply and Logistics
• Agricultural Procurement and Input Suppliers

Studying an Agribusiness major can also lead to the following careers:

• Land Economist
• Policy Analyst
• Commodity Trade Analyst
• Financial Analyst
• Production Supervisor
• Marketing Coordinator

Further Study

Graduates can further their studies by taking a master’s degree in:

• Master of Agricultural Economics
• Master of Agricultural Science

Fees and scholarships

Learn more about the fees that apply to you for this course.

Domestic Student Fees

For Commonwealth-supported places, student contribution amounts are charged by unit, based on area of study.

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Scholarships

Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.

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Cost of living

There are a few things to consider before applying to study at university. One could be your cost of living.

Admission requirements

The University of Western Australia welcomes applications from international and domestic school-leavers.

Minimum entry requirements

Below you’ll find a list of admission equivalencies for this course's Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR).

All India Senior School Certificate (CBSE): 9

Canadian High School (except Quebec): 68

French Baccalaureate: 10

Gao Kao (PR China NCEE)/750: 507

GCE A-Levels: 8

German Abitur: 3.6

Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education: 14

Indian Senior School Certificate (CISCE): 45

Indonesian Sekolah Menengah Atas (SMA) - Pass of 65: 75.5

International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB): 24

Malaysian STPM: 10

Monash University Foundation Year: 254

NCUK Foundation Program: 8

Norwegian Vitnemål: 3.5

Singapore - Cambridge A Levels: 6.5

South African National Senior Certificate: 4

South Korean College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT): 324

Sweden Slutbetyg: 14.5

Trinity College Foundation: 280

Unified Examination Certificate (UEC): 14

University of Western Australia College (UWAC) Foundation Program: 61

US College Board Advanced Placements: 7

US College Board SAT: 1130

Western Australian Universities' Foundation Program (WAUFP): 56

Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) 2016 onwards: 75

Mathematics requirement

This major requires a certain level of Mathematics.

WACE prerequisite: Mathematics Methods ATAR

English competency

English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place.

Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.

How to apply

The application process to this course is different for the assured and graduate entry pathways, and for international and domestic applicants.

Refer to the below regarding application processes for each of the pathways.

Domestic Pathways

• Domestic Assured Pathway/School Leaver Entry: Applications are lodged via TISC.
• Domestic Graduate Entry: Applications are lodged via GEMSAS.

International Pathways

• International Assured Pathway/School Leaver Entry: Applications are lodged via UWA's online application system or via an authorised international education agent.
• International Graduate Entry: Applications are lodged via UWA's online application system or via an authorised international education agent.

Course structure

Our undergraduate degrees offer you a broad range of options allowing you to combine subjects in a way that matches your career goals and personal interests.

Level 1

• Core:
  • ACCT1100 Business Reporting and Analysis (6)
  • AGRI1001 Feeding the World (6)
  • ECON1000 Economics for Business (6)
  • MKTG1203 Introduction to Marketing (6)
  • SCIE1104 Science, Society and Data Analysis (6)
• Bridging:
  • MATH1720 Mathematics Fundamentals (6)
  • SCIE1500 Analytical Methods for Scientists (6)

Level 2

• Core:
  • AGRI2201 Pasture and Livestock Systems (6)
  • ECON2245 Business Economics (6)
  • SCIE2205 Science Work Placement (6)

Level 3

• Core:
  • AGRI3004 Agribusiness Planning and Management (6)
  • ANIM3306 Clean, Green and Ethical Animal Production (6)
  • ECON3300 Agricultural Economics and Marketing (6)
  • MKTG3302 Scaling and Commercialising Start-ups (6)