Bachelor of Science – Agribusiness
Bachelor of Science – Agribusiness
With the need to feed the growing world population, the agribusiness sector is emerging to be one of the most important and dynamic in terms of production, consumer spending and employment. This major will prepare you to apply business and economic principles to address global challenges in food security, farming…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
With the need to feed the growing world population, the agribusiness sector is emerging to be one of the most important and dynamic in terms of production, consumer spending and employment. This major will prepare you to apply business and economic principles to address global challenges in food security, farming systems and evolving consumer markets.
From farm gate to consumer plates, agribusiness encompasses the entire food production process to develop innovative solutions for sustainable and economical food production.
Why study this course
Build the knowledge and professional work skills you need to contribute solutions to issues of food security and global food production
Explore different facets of the agricultural industry, such as international trade, business management, marketing, policy formation and more
Learn the business and economics behind assuming managerial and leadership roles in the field
You’ll learn to
demonstrate a fluency with the factors and conditions affecting the agricultural industry
build practical and transferable skills in management, teamwork, critical thinking and communication directed toward the strategies needed to implement growth and sustainability in the agri-food and farming sectors
apply skills and knowledge to real-world scenarios in agricultural planning, distribution and innovation
Course Structure
Our undergraduate degrees offer you a broad range of options allowing you to combine subjects in a way that matches your career goals and personal interests.
Career Pathways
This major prepares students for challenging and rewarding careers in the following agricultural sectors and industries:
Food Production
Food Wholesaling and Retailing
Agrichemical Companies
Breeding Companies
Consulting Firms
Financial Services
Agricultural Supply and Logistics
Agricultural Procurement and Input Suppliers
Studying an Agribusiness major can also lead to the following careers:
Land Economist
Policy Analyst
Commodity Trade Analyst
Financial Analyst
Production Supervisor
Marketing Coordinator
Further Study
Graduates can further their studies by taking a master’s degree in:
Master of Agricultural Economics
Master of Agricultural Science
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.
