Bachelor of Agricultural Business Management

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Bachelor of Agricultural Business Management

Awards

Bachelor of Agricultural Business Management BAgricBusMgt

Availability

Bachelor of Agricultural Business Management (5428AB)

On Campus - Wagga Wagga
Online - Wagga Wagga

Availability is subject to change, please verify prior to enrolment.

Normal Course Duration

Bachelor of Agricultural Business Management

Full-time 3 years (6.0 sessions)

Part-time 6.0 years (12.0 sessions)

Normal course duration is the effective period of time taken to complete a course when studied Full-time (Full-time Equivalent Duration). Students are advised to consult the Enrolment Pattern for the actual length of study. Not all courses are offered in Full-time mode.

Admission Criteria

CSU Admission Policy

A completed High School Certificate with an ATAR equivalent of 70 (including adjustment factors) or equivalent.
OR
A completed AQF Certificate IV or higher level qualification.
OR
50% completion of an AQF Diploma level qualification.
OR
A completed Tertiary Preparation Course from an Australian University or an accredited provider demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies.
OR
Successful completion of two university level subjects (AQF level Associate Degree or higher) demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies.
AND
STANDARD English Language Proficiency requirements. Refer to http://futurestudents.csu.edu.au/apply/english-language for the specific requirements.


 

Credit

CSU Credit Policy

Credit will be determined on a case by case basis relevant to prior learning

Graduation Requirement

To graduate students must satisfactorily complete 192 points.

Course Structure

The course consists of 8 core subjects, 14 compulsory subjects (one of which is a 16 point two session subject) and 1 restricted elective.

Core Subjects

AGB110 Agricultural Economics
AGB310 Agricultural Marketing
AGR202 Food, Environment and Culture
AGS107 Precision Agriculture and Data Handling
AHT101 Professional Skills in Agriculture and Horticulture
AHT231 Agricultural Finance and Business Management
PSC104 Soil Science
AHT274 Industry Practice OR SCI301 International Experience

Additional Compulsory Subjects

AGB165 Agribusiness Systems
AGB351 Commodity Trade and Pricing
AGB450 Agricultural Business Risk and Investment
PSC102 Botany
AGR220 Extension
AGR237 Property Planning and Development
AGR375 Agribusiness Planning (16 points)
AGS100 Livestock Production Systems
IKC101 Indigenous Australian Cultures, Histories and Contemporary Realities
PSC236 Pasture Production and Utilisation
PSC270 Crop Agronomy and Management
AGS300 Livestock Management **
LAW110 Business Law
HRM210 Human Resource Management

** GOTAFE and NCDEA graduates holding a relevant Diploma award may substitute this subject for a restricted elective

Restricted Electives

The restricted elective subject can be chosen from any level 2 or above subjects with codes AGB, AGR, AGS, ASC, PSC, IRR, FIN, MGT or HRT. Other codes may be allowed if appropriate rationale is provided and accepted by the Courses Director.

Enrolment Pattern

Full-time

Year 1
Session 1

AHT101 Professional Skills in Agriculture and Horticulture
AGB110 Agricultural Economics
AGB165 Agribusiness Systems
PSC102 Botany

Session 2
AGS107 Precision Agriculture and Data Handling
AGS100 Livestock Production Systems
PSC104 Soil Science
LAW110 Business Law

Summer Session
IKC101 Indigenous Australian Cultures, Histories and Contemporary Realities*

Year 2
Session 3

AHT231 Agricultural Finance and Business Management
AGB310 Agricultural Marketing
AGR237 Property Planning and Development
HRM210 Human Resource Management

Session 4
AGB351 Commodity Trade and Pricing
AGR202 Food, Environment and Culture
PSC270 Crop Agronomy and Management
PSC236 Pasture Production and Utilisation

Year 3
Session 5

AHT274 Industry Practice OR SCI301 International Experience**
AGB450 Agricultural Business Risk and Investment
AGR375 Agribusiness Planning (Commenced) (16 points)
[ ] Restricted Elective

Session 6
AGR220 Extension
AGS300 Livestock Management
AGR375 Agribusiness Planning (Completed) (16 points)

* Students should undertake IKC101 Indigenous Australian Cultures, Histories and Contemporary Realities PRIOR to undertaking AGR202 Food, Environment and Culture.

** Students can discuss most appropriate session to complete AHT274 Industry Practice OR SCI301 International Experience with Course Director.

Part Time

Year 1
Session 1

AHT101 Professional Skills in Agriculture and Horticulture
AGB165 Agribusiness Systems

Session 2
AGS100 Livestock Production Systems
LAW110 Business Law

Summer Session
IKC101 Indigenous Australian Cultures, Histories and Contemporary Realities*

Year 2
Session 3

AGB110 Agricultural Economics
PSC102 Botany

Session 4
PSC104 Soil Science
AGS107 Precision Agriculture and Data Handling

Year 3
Session 5

AHT231 Agricultural Finance and Business Management
HRM210 Human Resource Management

Session 6
PSC270 Crop Agronomy and Management
PSC236 Pasture Production and Utilisation

Year 4
Session 7

AGB310 Agricultural Marketing
AGR237 Property Planning and Development

Session 8
AGR202 Food, Environment and Culture
AGB351 Commodity Trade and Pricing

Year 5
Session 9

AHT274 Industry Practice OR SCI301 International Experience
AGB450 Agricultural Business Risk and Investment

Session 10
AGR220 Extension
AGS300 Livestock Management

Year 6
Session 11

AGR375 Agribusiness Planning (Commenced) (16 points)
[ ] Restricted Elective

Session 12
AGR375 Agribusiness Planning (Completed) (16 points)

*Students should undertake IKC101 Indigenous Australian Cultures, Histories and Contemporary Realities PRIOR to undertaking AGR202 Food, Environment and Culture.

GOTAFE & NCDEA Articulated Program - Part time
For eligible candidates who are GOTAFE or NCDEA alumni holding the Diploma of Agriculture the completion of the articulation program requires successful completion of the subjects listed below:

Year 1
Session 1

AHT101 Professional Skills in Agriculture and Horticulture
AGB110 Agricultural Economics

Session 2
PSC104 Soil Science
AGS107 Precision Agriculture and Data Handling

Year 2
Session 3

AHT231 Agricultural Finance and Business Management
IKC101 Indigenous Australian Cultures, Histories and Contemporary Realities

Session 4
PSC236 Pasture Production and Utilisation
AGR202 Food, Environment and Culture

Year 3
Session 5

AGB310 Agricultural Marketing
LAW110 Business Law

Session 6
AGB351 Commodity Trade and Pricing
AGR220 Extension

Year 4
Session 7

AGB450 Agricultural Business Risk and Investment
AGR375 Agribusiness Planning (Commenced) (16 points)

Session 8
AGS300 Livestock Management OR Elective
AGR375 Agribusiness Planning (Completed) (16 points)

For eligible candidates who are GOTAFE or NCDEA alumni holding the Advanced Diploma of Agriculture the completion of the articulation program requires successful completion of the subjects listed below:

Year 1
Session 1

AHT101 Professional Skills in Agriculture and Horticulture
AHT231 Agricultural Finance and Business Management

Session 2
PSC104 Soil Science
LAW110 Business Law

Year 2
Session 3

AGB310 Agricultural Marketing
AGB351 Commodity Trade and Pricing

Session 4
PSC236 Pasture Production and Utilisation
IKC101 Indigenous Australian Cultures, Histories and Contemporary Realities

Year 3
Session 5

AGR375 Agribusiness Planning (Commenced) (16 points)
AGB450 Agricultural Business Risk and Investment

Session 6
AGR202 Food, Environment and Culture
AGR375 Agribusiness Planning (Completed) (16 points)

Workplace Learning

AHT274 Industry Practice - Subject offered from 2013

Residential School

Please note that the following subjects may contain a Residential School component.

AGR220 Extension - Subject offered from 2007
AGR375 Agribusiness Planning - Subject offered from 2017
PSC102 Botany - Subject offered from 2017
PSC104 Soil Science - Subject offered from 2015
PSC236 Pasture Production and Utilisation - Subject offered from 2014
PSC270 Annual Crop Management - Subject offered from 2016

Enrolled students can find further information about CSU Residential Schools via at About Residential School

Professional Accreditation

Students are eligible for the Ag Institute Undergraduate Student membership to the Australian Institute of Agricultural Science and Technology.

Graduated students are eligible membership to the Australian Institute of Agricultural Science and Technology as 1rst year Graduate Member, then 2nd Year Graduate Member and subsequently as a Full Member

Contact

Current Students

For any enquiries about subject selection or course structure please contact Student Central or ask@csu.edu.au or phone on 1800 275 278.

Prospective Students

For further information about Charles Sturt University, or this course offering, please contact info.csu on 1800 275 278 (free call within Australia) or enquire online.

The information contained in the 2018 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: August 2018. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.

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