Bachelor of Agribusiness and Master of Agricultural Economics

Program Overview

This four-year accelerated program combines a Bachelor of Agribusiness with a Master of Agricultural Economics. It provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the global food and agricultural sector, specializing in analysis, policy, and management. The program emphasizes industry-relevant training and includes Work Integrated Learning opportunities, preparing graduates for diverse careers in consulting, agribusiness, and government organizations.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Bachelor of Agribusiness and Master of Agricultural Economics is a four-year accelerated program for students with an ATAR of 90 or above. It 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.

Outline:

The program is structured as follows:

• Years 1-3: Students complete an extended major in Agricultural Science and Agribusiness, including some units from the Master of Agricultural Economics.
• Year 4: Students complete the Master of Agricultural Economics, focusing on applied economic analysis, policy analysis, and agribusiness management and analysis.

Course Schedule:

The course schedule is as follows: | YEAR | SEMESTER | UNITS | |---|---|---| | 1st YEAR | 1 | AGRI1001, ACCT1100, MKTG1203, SCIE1104 | | | 2 | ECON1000, BIOL1131, MKTG3302, AGRI2201 | | 2nd YEAR | 1 | GENE2250, GEOG2201, Elective, Elective | | | 2 | ECON2245, AGRI3004, SCIE3314, ANIM3306 | | 3rd YEAR | 1 | ECON3300, GEOG3301, SCIE2205, Elective | | 4th YEAR | 1 | PG Specific , PG Specific , PG Specific , PG Specific |

• Postgraduate units will vary depending on your chosen specialisation, a study plan will be provided later in your degree.

Unit Descriptions:

• ACCT1100 - Business Reporting and Analysis
• AGRI1001 - Feeding the World
• BIOL1131 - Plant and Animal Biology
• ECON1000 - Economics for Business
• MKTG1203 - Introduction to Marketing
• SCIE1104 - Science, Society and Data Analysis
• AGRI2201 - Pasture and Livestock Systems
• ECON2245 - Business Economics
• GENE2250 - Principles of Inheritance
• SCIE2205 - Science Work Placement
• AGRI3004 - Agribusiness Planning and Management
• ANIM3306 - Clean, Green and Ethical Animal Production
• ECON3300 - Agricultural Economics and Marketing
• GEOG3301 - Advanced GIS and Remote Sensing
• MKTG3302 - Small Business Management
• SCIE3314 - Crops and Cropping Systems

Careers:

Career options include:

• Consulting
• Agribusiness
• Grain marketing and grains trading
• Economic advice agencies
• Banking
• Insurance and risk management
• Development agencies
• Students can exit after three years with a Bachelor of Agribusiness (Advanced).
• The program includes Work Integrated Learning (WIL) opportunities, such as a science work placement.
• The University of Western Australia has strong links with industries and professional networks to increase career opportunities upon graduation.
• Students will 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