Agribusiness and Agricultural Science (Extended Major)

Program Overview

The University of Western Australia's Agribusiness and Agricultural Science program prepares students for careers in the global food system by combining agricultural science principles with business skills. The program emphasizes sustainability, innovation, and complex problem-solving, equipping graduates for roles in policy analysis, production supervision, and more. Available for full-time and part-time study, it offers hands-on experience through work placements and access to advanced facilities. Ranked highly in Australia and globally, this program develops graduates with both scientific and business expertise for success in the agricultural industry.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Agribusiness and Agricultural Science (Extended Major) at the University of Western Australia is a program designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to address the challenges and opportunities within the global food system. The program combines practical business skills with agricultural science, aiming to create graduates who can contribute to a sustainable food future. The program emphasizes the importance of the agribusiness sector in producing food and fiber, driving consumer expenditure, and creating employment.

Objectives:

• To provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the agricultural science and business principles necessary to succeed in the agribusiness sector.
• To develop students' skills in agricultural science, economics, and management, enabling them to analyze and solve complex problems within food systems and value chains.
• To prepare students for a range of careers in the agribusiness sector, including policy analysis, commodity trading, financial analysis, production supervision, and marketing.

Careers:

Graduates of the Agribusiness and Agricultural Science (Extended Major) are highly sought after by employers in various sectors, including:

• Agricultural businesses
• Banks
• Insurance companies
• Private consulting firms
• Government departments
• Non-governmental organizations
Potential career paths for graduates include:
• Policy Analyst
• Commodity Trade Analyst
• Financial Analyst
• Production Supervisor
• Marketing Coordinator

Other:

• The program offers opportunities for students to gain practical experience through work integrated learning (WIL) placements.
• Students can choose to pursue a Bachelor of Agribusiness or a Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) degree.
• The program is available for full-time and part-time study.
• The program is ranked 1st in Australia and 22nd in the world for Agricultural Sciences (ARWU 2023).
• The program includes access to facilities such as the Plant Growth Facility, which provides a controlled environment for conducting experiments.
• The program emphasizes the importance of research and application of principles associated with clean, ethical, and sustainable production.
• The program provides students with the opportunity to participate in fieldwork trips and gain hands-on experience.
• The program is designed to develop students' transferable scientific and business skills, making them highly employable across the agricultural industry.