Bachelor of Agribusiness and Master of Agricultural Economics
Bachelor of Agribusiness and Master of Agricultural Economics
This Combined Bachelor and Master (CBM) is a four-year accelerated program for those with an ATAR of 90 or above. Over the first three years you’ll complete an extended major in Agricultural Science and Agribusiness, and some units from the Master of Agricultural Economics. You can then choose to exit…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
This Combined Bachelor and Master (CBM) is a four-year accelerated program for those with an ATAR of 90 or above. Over the first three years you’ll complete an extended major in Agricultural Science and Agribusiness, and some units from the Master of Agricultural Economics. You can then choose to exit after three years with an Advanced Bachelor’s Degree in Agribusiness, or continue with the Master of Agricultural Economics and be awarded a Bachelor of Agribusiness and a Master of Agricultural Economics at the end of the four years.
The Agricultural Economics Combined Bachelor’s and Master’s course is a globally relevant economics degree that focuses on analysis of production, consumption, and trade issues in the global food, fibre and energy sectors. The degree offers technical and applied training across areas that are immediately relevant to careers in consulting, many industry sectors, and government and non-governmental organisations.
Course structure
In your first three years, you will complete the Agricultural Science and Agribusiness (extended major) and a semester of postgraduate study. You will then complete your selected specialisation in the Master of Agricultural Economics.
You’ll learn to
Obtain a focused expertise on the physical and social sciences of the agricultural sector
Research and apply principles associated with clean, ethical and sustainable production
Apply proven methodologies and leading strategies in business management and resource management
Gain a knowledge base of current microeconomic approaches as they apply to the field of agriculture, natural resource management, and the environment
Why study this course?
Gain the professional skills and knowledge expertise to understand the economic and societal conditions as well as the biological and physical factors that shape global agricultural production
The master’s degree offers both technical and applied economics training across areas that are immediately relevant to careers in economic consulting, agribusiness, government and non-governmental organisations
UWA has built strong links with industries and professional networks to increase your career opportunities upon graduation
Career Pathways
As the demand for food, fibre and natural resources keeps growing and the challenge for a more sustainable production is increasing, the need for Agricultural Economists will give our graduates exciting opportunities.
Career options include:
Consulting
Agribusiness
Grain marketing and grains trading
Economic advice agencies
Banking
Insurance and risk management
Development agencies
Government and non-governmental organisations in developed or developing countries
REQUIREMENTS
Entry requirements may vary from country to country. Students are required to complete an international academic qualification equivalent to Australian High School (or equivalent).
English language requirements:
IELTS (academic): Overall minimum score of 6.5, no band lower than 6.0
TOEFL Internet-based TOEFL (iBT): an overall score of 82 or above with a minimum score of 22 in writing, 18 in reading, 20 in speaking and 20 in listening
Pearsons Test of English (PTE) (academic): An overall score of 64 with a minimum score of 59 in the speaking and writing sections, and no less than 54 in the other sections
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The University of Western Australia (UWA) is a proud member of the Group of Eight and is the only university in Western Australia to be ranked in the world top 100 universities (QS World University Rankings 2023).UWA’s main campus is located in Perth, Western Australia and is home to more than 23,000 students. Perth is Australia’s fourth-largest city with over two million people from a variety of cultures worldwide, a strong economy and vibrant lifestyle. Perth is one of the country’s most affordable cities, the closest major Australian city to Asia, and in the same time zone as most of Asia.
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