Bachelor of Agricultural Science / Bachelor of Business
Bachelor of Agricultural Science / Bachelor of Business
There is increasing demand for leaders in the agriculture and food sectors with diverse skills and knowledge of both the management and technical aspects of the industry. This unique program provides an opportunity to combine management studies with agriculture. The combined degree brings together two key agriculture majors (Animal Science…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
There is increasing demand for leaders in the agriculture and food sectors with diverse skills and knowledge of both the management and technical aspects of the industry. This unique program provides an opportunity to combine management studies with agriculture. The combined degree brings together two key agriculture majors (Animal Science and Crop & Pasture Science) with fundamental business knowledge and a choice of a business major (Management, Marketing or International Business). The broad range of skills and experiences covered, together with industry and community engagement, prepare graduates for careers in the rapidly developing world of agribusiness.
3 reasons to study Agricultural Science and Business at Murdoch
Gain fundamental skills across science and business relating to the Agricultural industry, increasing your employability in the rapidly developing global industry of agribusiness.
Studying at Australia’s only campus-based farm, you’ll gain hands-on experience in animal science and production together with crop science and pasture science. As part of your studies, you’ll have the chance to get hands-on experience during industry placements in farms and agriculture research programs across WA.
Gain knowledge that will help you create innovative solutions for food, agriculture, communities and the environment.
Develop your skills
Build essential skills and knowledge to meet your career or study goals. Topics you’ll cover include:
Animal science and health
Crop and pasture science
International business
Management
Agricultural economics
Your future career
An extremely wide range of opportunities are available in the commercial, agricultural and industrial sectors covering information technology, manufacturing, food production, export industries, and biosecurity and food safety. Future career options could include:
Agricultural Scientist
Agricultural Economist or Analyst
Farm Manager
Agronomist
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Murdoch University is based in Perth, the biggest city in Western Australia. It is a world-renowned research university, being a part of the Innovative Research Universities group. It has an impressive reputation for conducting ground-breaking studies, and experienced academics encourage students to be independent thinkers with a focus on the future. Murdoch offers around 230 undergraduate, postgraduate and research programs, and a series of dedicated scholarships for international students to help them with the costs of studying in Australia. The University boasts strong connections with overseas partners, domestic government departments and the wider working community, giving students a perfect springboard to take part in work placements and complete real-world projects in their subject area.
