Agricultural Science/Business
This course information is for local students only
Year
2010
Award
Bachelor of Agricultural Science/Bachelor of Business
Length
5.5 years full-time (5 years for the accelerated program) or part-time equivalent
Campuses
Melbourne
Course description
This course allows students to combine a career-oriented agricultural science degree with business and management skills, giving them a powerful set of capabilities for the agricultural industries. Agribusiness is currently an area of skills shortage and the industry is actively seeking qualified graduates. Majors in the Bachelor of Business include Business Economics, Financial Management, Management and Marketing.
Students also have access to the Faculty Industry Cadetship Program and mentoring programs, which vary by course and campus. Visit the Science, Technology and Engineering Faculty website for more details.
Course structure
First-year studies include agricultural systems, cells and organisms, chemistry, plant science, economics. Second- and-third year studies include land and soil management, plant and animal production and management, agribusiness/marketing, landscape management with gis and remote sensing, sustainability, statistics, accounting and accounting management, and business law. Fourth- and fifth-year studies include case studies in agriculture science, experimental design, major research project, further studies in plant and animal production and management.
Handbook
Major areas of study
Agriculture, agribusiness management, biology, business economics, soil science, animal nutrition, animal protection, plant pests and diseases, management, marketing, chemistry, science, human resource management, and financial management.
Overseas study opportunities
Overseas study opportunities are available.
Please see
www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange
for more information
Application
VTAC
Fee type
Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)
Scholarships
Applicants who are Australian citizens or who hold permanent humanitarian visas are eligible for a range of University-wide scholarships, including Commonwealth Scholarships. For details please see http://www.latrobe.edu.au/scholarships/prospective/uniwide/index.htmlAdditional costs (AUD)
Depending on the subjects chosen, approximate costs include: laboratory coat - A$30, dissecting kit - A$40. These may be purchased from any supplier and become students' personal property.
Middle Band
Successful completion of Agriculture and Horticulture, Biology, Chemistry, Mathematical Methods, Physics, or Specialist Mathematics facilitates an additional 1.5 aggregate points per study, to a maximum of 3 points: .
Selection
ENTER 77.35
Extra requirements
Mature-Age Entry: Multiple Choice STAT and other requirements. Call 1300 135 045 for more information.
Non-Year 12 applicants may complete the VTAC Pi form, and may also be required to complete a maths test or bridging program. Contact (03) 9479 2591 or sci.tech@latrobe.edu.au for more information.
Prerequisites
VCE Units 1 & 2: General Mathematics or Mathematical Methods (either); Units 3 & 4: Study score of at least 30 in English (ESL) or 25 in any other English.
Semester starts
Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)
Career opportunities
Graduates are well-prepared for careers in agribusiness, where there is currently a shortage of qualified staff; and in areas of agricultural science and the specialist areas in which business students may complete in their degree.
Professional recognition
Graduates are eligible for membership of the Australian Institute of Agricultural Science and Technology. Those with a human resource management major are eligible for admission to the Australian Human Resource Institute (subject to relevant work experience). Those with a marketing major are eligible to join the Australian Marketing Institute or the Marketing Research Society of Australia as associate members.
Course URL
http://www.latrobe.edu.au/scitecheng/prospective/undergraduate.html
Contact information
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Faculty of Science, Technology and Engineering
T (03) 9479 2059/2556
E setyourselfapart@latrobe.edu.au
W www.latrobe.edu.au/scitecheng
Department of Agricultural Science
T (03) 9479 2190.
School of Business
T (03) 9479 1667
W www.latrobe.edu.au/business
All students may pay a
Voluntary General Service Fee.
Most international students must pay for
Overseas Student Health Cover