UndergraduateBusiness

Associate Degree in Agribusiness

Curtin University, Perth, WA, Australia

About this program

Curtin University's Bachelor of Agribusiness degree. This course enables students to undertake a combined program of Agribusiness and agricultural science. Students will use chemistry and biology to develop an understanding of production systems and to apply problem-solving techniques to management strategies. Students will be introduced to satellite-based technologies including precision agriculture for crop, pasture and livestock management systems. The course will have a strong focus on broadacre systems in mediterranean and low-rainfall environments of southern Australia, and these will be discussed in the context of global issues such as food security, changing markets, sustainability and climate change. Graduates of this course have a combination of a strong scientific and critical thinking approach and employment-ready skills. This understanding of agricultural production systems is combined with the business skills associated with production, processing, marketing and distribution of food. Students who undertake this course will benefit from gaining a qualification that offers a comprehensive understanding of a primary production system, in combination with a key emphasis on the business environment. The future for the agriculture industry is very attractive and the skills gained in this course are in high demand across agricultural food chain industries. Highly educated, creative people are needed to develop new methods and technologies to produce food sustainably throughout developed and emerging economies. Bachelor Degrees prepare students to develop broad and coherent knowledge and skills in a discipline for professional work and further learning corresponding to AQF level 7 qualifications.

Cost & duration

Duration1 yr
Tuition (international)A$63,000
Application feeA$100

English test scores

IELTS6 overall
PTE50 overall

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Course structure

1 term of coursework

  • Year 1: Foundations of Biology, Integrating Indigenous Science and STEM, Introduction to Agribusiness Management, Introduction to Scientific Data Analysis, Environmental Applications of Geographic Information Science and Remote Sensing, Introduction to Agricultural Systems, Land and Water Resources Year 2: Agribusiness and Farm Management, Animal Production, Quantitative Biology, Soil Systems, Agribusiness Risk Management, Agricultural Microbiology, Applied Genetics, Crop and Pasture Science Year 3: Sustainable Agricultural Systems and Food Security, Agribusiness Capstone 1, Advanced Cropping System Technologies Project, Integrated Pest Management

Career & PR pathway

Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status

Accountant (General)ANZSCO 221111

Primary outcomeMLTSSLCSOL

On both MLTSSL and CSOL, so it supports 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186. Needs an accredited accounting degree and a positive assessment from CPA Australia, CA ANZ, or the IPA.

Assessed by CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants ANZ, or the Institute of Public Accountants (applicant chooses one)

Taxation AccountantANZSCO 221113

Primary outcomeMLTSSLCSOL

On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.

Assessed by CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants ANZ, or the Institute of Public Accountants (applicant chooses one)

Management AccountantANZSCO 221112

MLTSSLCSOL

On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.

Assessed by CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants ANZ, or the Institute of Public Accountants (applicant chooses one)

External AuditorANZSCO 221213

MLTSSLCSOL

On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.

Assessed by CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants ANZ, or the Institute of Public Accountants (applicant chooses one)

Internal AuditorANZSCO 221214

MLTSSLCSOL

On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.

Assessed by CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants ANZ, or the Institute of Public Accountants (applicant chooses one)

Company SecretaryANZSCO 221211

STSOLCSOL

On STSOL and CSOL, supporting the 190, 491, and the employer-sponsored 482/494/186.

Assessed by VETASSESS

List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.

Admissions

Prerequisite: Mathematics Applications ATAR Desirable: At least one of the following: Animal Production System ATAR, Aviation ATAR, Biology ATAR, Chemistry ATAR, Earth and Environmental Science ATAR, Human Biology ATAR, Integrated Science ATAR, Marine and Maritime studies ATAR, Physics ATAR, Plant Production Systems ATAR, Psychology ATAR, Computer Science ATAR, Applied Information Technology ATAR. West Australian Colleges of Agriculture Students: Applicants who do not meet the pre-requisites for this course are strongly encouraged to contact the Department of Environment and Agriculture at Curtin on EA.admin@curtin.edu.au or (08) 9266 7041 for advice on appropriate pathways. Applicants for a Bachelor Degree are required to meet University academic and English language entry standards; and include flexible entry pathways.

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