Bachelor
The Bachelor of Horticulture from Charles Sturt University prepares students for diverse careers in plant science, production, and research, emphasizing sustainability and management skills. It offers articulated study programs for tailored qualifications.
The Bachelor of Horticulture from Charles Sturt University prepares you for diverse careers - from sales to research to production. You could also explore opportunities in plant science, including floriculture, nursery production, fruit, flower and vegetable crop management. Study horticulture with us to hone your skills and enhance the sustainability of rural industries and regional economic development, or focus on urban environments.
Become a multiskilled professional capable of fulfilling a range of management and leadership roles while gaining a strong foundation in science, applied plant science, management, finance and communication.
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.
Standard English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements. Refer to http://futurestudents.csu.edu.au/apply/english-language for the specific requirements.
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.
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.
Select five (5) subjects from the following:
CodeSubjectCredit PointsAGB310Agricultural Marketing8 credit ptsAHT231Agricultural Finance and Business Management8 credit ptsAGR237Property Planning and Development8 credit ptsHRT201Landscape Design8 credit ptsHRT207Flower Crop Management8 credit ptsHRT308Temperate Fruit and Nut Crop Management8 credit ptsHRT314Tropical and Subtropical Horticultural Crop Management8 credit ptsUnrestricted electives 16 Credit PointsCodeSubjectCredit PointsXUN008Unrestricted elective8 credit ptsXUN008Unrestricted elective8 credit pts