Bachelor of Agriculture - International

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Agriculture from Charles Sturt University provides a comprehensive education in all major agricultural disciplines, with a focus on practical issues facing modern agriculture. The program consists of 21 core subjects and three electives, and can be completed in three years of full-time study or six years part-time. Graduates are prepared for a wide range of careers in the agricultural industry, including biosecurity, extension, landcare, and farm management.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Bachelor of Agriculture from Charles Sturt University provides education across all major disciplines that underpin modern agricultural industries. With a science-base, this agriculture degree also focuses on practical issues facing modern agriculture, producers, agribusiness and the environment.

Outline:

• Content: The course consists of 21 core subjects and three electives.
• Structure: The course can be completed in three years of full-time study or six years part-time.
• Modules:
• Essential set:
• AGB110 Agricultural Economics
• AGB310 Agricultural Marketing
• AGR130 Biology in Agriculture
• AGR202 Food Environment and Culture
• AGR203 Production Analysis and Optimisation
• AGR220 Extension
• AGS100 Livestock Production Systems
• AGS107 Precision Agriculture and Data Handling
• AGS120 Managing Contemporary Farm Systems
• AGS160 Plant Production Systems
• AGS203 Agricultural Biotechnology
• AGS300 Livestock Management
• AGS422 Contemporary Issues in Agriculture
• AHT101 Professional skills in Agriculture and Horticulture
• AHT231 Agricultural Finance and Business Management
• CHM108 Chemical Fundamentals
• IKC101 First Nations Foundations: Knowing, Relating and Understanding Country
• MCR101 Introduction to Microbiology
• PSC104 Soil Science
• PSC221 Fundamentals of Plant Protection
• PSC415 Soil Management
• Electives: Students select three subjects, equivalent to 24 points, from any discipline at any level providing prerequisite and enrolment restrictions are met.

Assessment:

Assessment methods and criteria used in the program include:

• Assignments
• Case studies
• Class participation
• Exams
• Presentations
• Projects
• Quizzes
• Reports

Teaching:

• Teaching Methods: The program is delivered through a combination of lectures, tutorials, practical classes, and field trips.
• Faculty: The program is taught by a team of experienced and qualified academics with expertise in various fields of agriculture.
• Unique Approaches: The program incorporates industry consultation to ensure that students gain the most contemporary agricultural education, and combines current knowledge with the best available learning technology.

Careers:

Graduates of the Bachelor of Agriculture program are prepared for a wide range of careers in the agricultural industry, including:

• Biosecurity / extension officer
• Landcare officer
• Farm manager