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Bachelor of Agricultural Business Management

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The Bachelor of Agricultural Business Management at Charles Sturt University prepares students for roles in the agricultural sector by combining agricultural production and science with business disciplines. It addresses the industry's demand for skilled professionals in business, management, and finance.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Duration
3 - 3 years full-time, 6 - 6 years part-time
Study Mode
In person, Online
Intake Months
Mar, Jul
Domestic Fees
$7,896 per year
ATAR
65

About this course

Overview

Ready to help shape the rapidly evolving and growing agricultural industry? The Bachelor of Agricultural Business Management from Charles Sturt University combines study in agricultural production and science with a variety of business disciplines, preparing you for entrepreneurial, management and leadership roles in the agricultural sector.

As the agricultural industry undergoes rapid transformation, agribusiness companies, including the major banks, are seeking employees skilled in business, management and finance, and who have technical agricultural training. There is also increasing demand for better-trained managers of large agricultural enterprises.

This course is part of an articulated program of study. Articulated programs allow you to build on your study to achieve the right level of qualification for you.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements

  • A completed High School Certificate with minimum required ATAR or equivalent.
  • A completed Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) with an equivalent ranking to the currently listed ATAR.
  • A completed AQF Certificate III or higher level qualification.
  • 50% completion of an AQF Diploma level qualification.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • STANDARD English Language Proficiency requirements. Refer to http://futurestudents.csu.edu.au/apply/english-language for the specific requirements.

Study locations

Online

What you will learn

What you will study

For each 8-point subject you are enrolled in, you should expect to spend 10 to 12 hours per week working on assignments and assigned readings, tutorial assistance, individual or group research/study, forum activity, workplace learning, and attending lectures, intensive schools, or examinations. If you are studying four subjects per session, this is equivalent to a full-time job. The workload for some subjects may vary as a result of approved course design.

Intensive school

You may need to attend an online or on-campus intensive school for certain subjects in this course. These schools usually involve lectures, tutorials and practicals that will give you a deeper understanding of your subject.

Career pathways

When you graduate, you'll be ready to make your mark in a wide range of careers, including:

  • Agribusiness banker
  • Farm manager
  • Market analyst and commodity trader

Course structure

Essential set (176 pts)Core subjects168 Credit PointsCodeSubjectCredit PointsAGB110Agricultural Economics8 credit ptsAGB165Agribusiness Systems8 credit ptsAGB310Agricultural Marketing8 credit ptsAGB351Commodity Trade and Pricing8 credit ptsAGB352Agricultural Business Risk and Investment8 credit ptsAGR130Biology in Agriculture8 credit ptsAGR202Food Environment and Culture8 credit ptsAGR237Property Planning and Development8 credit ptsAGR377Agribusiness Planning16 credit ptsAGS100Livestock Production Systems8 credit ptsAGS160Plant Production Systems8 credit ptsAGS207Precision Agriculture and Data Handling8 credit ptsAGS300Livestock Management8 credit ptsAHT101Foundations of Agriculture8 credit ptsAHT231Agricultural Finance and Business Management8 credit ptsHRM210Human Resource Management8 credit ptsIKC101First Nations Foundations: Knowing, Relating and Understanding Country8 credit ptsLAW110Business Law8 credit ptsPSC104Soil Science8 credit ptsPSC270Annual Crop Management8 credit ptsCompulsory subject8 Credit Points

Select one (1) subject from the following:

  • AHT274 Industry Practice 8 credit pts
  • SCI301 International Practical Experience 8 credit pts
Elective set (16 pts)

An elective subject can be chosen from any discipline at any level. However note that students may complete a maximum 10 Level 1 subjects in the BABM. Therefore students will in most cases be able to complete maximum of one Level 1 unrestricted elective. Students intending to work in animal enterprises are recommended to complete PSC360 Pastures and Rangelands as their elective. Students also encouraged to complete AGR220 Extension.

  • XUN008 Unrestricted elective 8 credit pts
  • XUN008 Unrestricted elective 8 credit pts

Credit for prior study or work

If you've completed relevant tertiary study, or work experience related to your course, you could receive credit towards your degree. Which would mean completing your qualification quicker. Find out how to apply for credit and see our credit policy.

How to apply

Applying to Charles Sturt University is easy. Choose how you want to apply below, or get in touch with Charles Sturt University and we can help you with your application.

  • Apply via UAC
  • Apply via VTAC
  • Apply directly to Charles Sturt

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Agriculture & Environmental Studies courses at Charles Sturt University.
74.7%
Overall satisfaction
80.4%
Skill scale
62.7%
Teaching scale
84.9%
Employed full-time
$61.2k
Average salary