Program Overview

Bachelor of Business (Agribusiness)

The Bachelor of Business (Agribusiness) is a comprehensive undergraduate degree that equips students with the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in the agribusiness industry. This program is designed to provide students with a solid foundation in business principles, as well as specialized knowledge in agribusiness.

Overview

The Bachelor of Business (Agribusiness) is a three-year full-time or part-time equivalent degree that requires the completion of 360 credit points. The program is offered at various campuses, including Melbourne (Bundoora), Bendigo, and Online.

Key Facts

• Award: Bachelor of Business (Agribusiness)
• VTAC code: (CSP) Agribusiness major, (CSP) First Nations Australian Entry
• Start dates: Semester 1 (March 2026), Semester 2 (July 2026), Summer (November 2026)
• Duration: 3 years full-time or part-time equivalent
• Learning mode: Multi-Modal
• Scholarships: View fees and scholarships
• StudyFlex: This is a StudyFlex course

Multi-Modal

Multi-Modal courses have a combination of face-to-face, online, online asynchronous, or online plus placement/intensive subjects.

StudyFlex Courses

Whether your course is considered on campus, online, or a mix of both, a StudyFlex course provides:

• At least one third of its subjects on campus or online; and/or
• At least two StudyFlex majors that is, two eight-subject sequences that offer at least half of their subjects on campus or online.

Majors

The Bachelor of Business (Agribusiness) offers 9 majors, including:

• Agribusiness
• Digital Business
• Economics
• Finance
• Human Resource Management
• International Business
• Management
• Marketing
• Tourism and Event Management

Prerequisite

English (Please refer to admission requirements for details)

Fees

Estimated cost per year if studying full-time: $14,968 (CSP) per 120 credit points. Actual fees may vary depending on subject choice.

About the Bachelor of Business

The Bachelor of Business is an AI-integrated course that embeds artificial intelligence concepts and tools across the curriculum. This flexible degree allows students to explore the fundamentals of business with the option to pair their major with a minor, take two minors instead of a second major, or combine a minor with four electives.

About the Agribusiness Major

The Agribusiness major investigates the past, present, and future of agricultural production and its influence on Australia and the world. Students will understand the key role of food and fiber production and trade in the economic fabric of pre-colonial and post-colonial Australia. They will also explore the effective and efficient management of agribusinesses, agri-finance, and risk management, and how to tackle environmental and resource degradation issues using economic principles and methods.

Entry Requirements and Pathways

Recent school leavers and non-school leavers can apply for the Bachelor of Business (Agribusiness). The program has specific ATAR requirements, prerequisite subjects, and selection criteria.

What You'll Study

The Bachelor of Business (Agribusiness) requires the completion of 360 credit points over three years. The program includes core subjects, majors, minors, and elective subjects.

Course and Career Outcomes

Graduates of the Bachelor of Business (Agribusiness) can pursue various career opportunities, including:

• Financial analyst
• Business development manager
• Marketing manager
• Human resources manager
• Corporate consultant
• Economic or market analyst
• Hotel or event manager

Fees and Scholarships

The estimated fees for the Bachelor of Business (Agribusiness) are $14,968 (CSP) per 120 credit points. Various scholarships are available, including the Bendigo Pioneers Bursary, Regional Benefits Program, and La Trobe High Achiever Scholarship.

How to Apply

Domestic students can apply directly to La Trobe or through VTAC. International students can apply directly to La Trobe. The application process involves selecting a major, meeting the entry requirements, and submitting an application.