specialised agribusiness degree focuses on agricultural and food networks and prepares you for employment anywhere in the supply chain, from the farm level to the government or multi-national corporations.

Together, these hubs contribute to agribusiness best practices through research and collaboration.

When studying University of New England’s Bachelor of Agribusiness, you will develop a broad range of skills and knowledge across areas including economics, marketing and management, applied finance and rural science. 

the course offers the freedom to choose where you take your career in the food and agribusiness industries. 

You will have the opportunity to:

Develop skills to manage the uncertainties that impact agricultural and food-producing businesses, such as droughts affecting the timing of planting and harvest and the quality of harvested crops.

• Learn how to use land sustainably.
• Develop innovative solutions to minimise the volatility of supply and fluctuations in the price of agricultural products.
• Undertake practical work experience.
• Interact with the Smart Region Incubator and connect with regional businesses and business mentors.
• Participate in overseas study tours and exchange programs, including the International Food and Agribusiness Management Association (IFAMA) symposium, to add value and practical experience to your degree.
• Study flexibly — choose between studying online or on-campus in Armidale, where you’ll live in a regional community in an environment relevant to your learning.
• Streamline your study if you have completed a Diploma of Agriculture, a Diploma of Rural Business Management, or an Advanced Diploma of Agribusiness Management offered by TAFE or a Registered Training Organisation.

Majors

• Accounting (covering financial accounting, accounting information systems and auditing)
• Finance (covering financial management, markets and analysis)
• Economics (covering commodity markets, policy and natural resource economics)
• Marketing and Management (covering consumer behaviour, strategic marketing and marketing communications)
• Rural Science (covering crop, plant and animal management, production and sustainability)
• Technology and Data Analytics (covering precision agriculture, database management and operating systems, and data analysis)

• proof of completion
• photo page from a passport or another birth record
• evidence of English language proficiency
• any other documentation requested in the online form

A candidate shall:
(a) be qualified for admission (see Admission, Credit and Enrolment Guidelines); or
(b) hold an approved qualification from an Australian TAFE or Registered Training Organisation under the Articulation Program.

Assumed Knowledge

Any two units of English.

Recommended Studies

Any two units of mathematics. For units in the economics, finance and quantitative areas, it is recommended that students have previously studied mathematics.

Advanced Standing

Candidates are referred to the University Admission, Credit and Enrolment Guidelines.

According to the relevant program of study under the Articulation Program, candidates admitted under Rule (b) shall be granted 48 credit points of Block Advanced Standing based on their admission to candidature.