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Bachelor of Agriculture/Bachelor of Business
University of New England - Armidale

Course outline

This double degree combines the practical production-oriented agricultural degree, underpinned by cutting edge science, with fundamental skills in business, management and finance. The program helps students to learn how to formulate strategies and become an informed decision maker in a rapidly evolving industry. Our double degree provides a grounding in areas including animal production systems and products, crop and pasture management, animal health and welfare, feedlot management, cotton crop protection, crop protection, poultry and sheep production, micro and macroeconomics, economic perspectives of environment and food, farm and resource management, agribusiness marketing, commodity markets, and banking and finance. Students can also choose from a range of specialist minors to complement their major and equip them with industry-ready skills and knowledge. For external study, contact the UNE Future Students Team. For more course information, visit UNE’s Course Handbook.

Majors

Accounting; agribusiness; international business; marketing

Minors: Plant production; livestock production; general agricultural production, cotton production; genetics; sheep and wool; high intensity cropping

Other requirements

Students must complete 12 weeks of approved practical industry experience during university vacation periods.

Admissions Criteria

For additional information about the admissions criteria for the University of New England and for this course, refer to UNE’s website.

Prerequisites

Completion of Year 12 or attained age 17 years

Recommended study
Biology; Chemistry
Assumed knowledge

English; General Mathematics

Minimum Selection thresholds (ATAR/Selection Rank) for semester/trimester/term 1, 2023
ATAR/Selection Rank profile for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR/Selection Rank for semester/trimester/term 1, 2023

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Highest Rank to receive an offer

Median Rank to receive an offer

Lowest Rank to receive an offer

ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors

96.40

76.00

67.90

ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors

96.40

76.00

67.90

Excluding: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made, excluding adjustment factors.
Including: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made including any adjustment factors that may have been applied.

Student Profile by Applicant background for semester/trimester/term 1, 2023

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Notes

Contact the institution for information.

Career opportunities

Agricultural advisory fields, management and consulting in the cropping and animal industries and government agencies, agribusiness management, accountancy.

Membership

Ag Institute Australia. Completion of the Accounting major qualifies you for admission to the major professional accounting bodies: CPA Australia and Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ).

Course Code
627621
Start Date

Offer rounds

15 Jan 2024
6 Jun 2024

Fee
CSP/$9184 (1st year contribution)
Level of Qualification
Bachelor degree
Study Area
Primary industries and environment, Business and Tourism
Study Mode
Full time, Part time
Course Duration

4 years Full time or 8 years Part time

Location
New England and North West NSW
 
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