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The University of Western Australia (UWA)

  • 22% international / 78% domestic

Agribusiness

  • Non-Award

Agribusiness encompasses the entire food production process, from business activities involved in production, financing and processing to marketing of food and fibre in order to feed a growing population.

Key details

Degree Type
Non-Award
Duration
3 - 4 years full-time
Course Code
MJD-AGBUS
Study Mode
In person

About this course

Agribusiness encompasses the entire food production process from business activities involved in production, financing, processing and marketing of food and fibre in order to feed a growing population. With the need to feed the world, the agribusiness sector is emerging to be one of the most important and dynamic in terms of production, consumer spending and employment. Undertaking the Agribusiness major will provide you with the opportunity to be part of this growing sector. The major will prepare you to apply business and economic principles to address global challenges in food security, farming systems and evolving consumer markets. You'll also learn about the management of businesses operating from the farm gate to consumer plates.

Entry requirements

Admission requirements

The University of Western Australia welcomes applications from international and domestic school-leavers. If you're interested in studying this major, find out the admission details below.

Minimum entry requirements
Minimum entry requirements

Below you'll find a list of admission equivalencies for this course's Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR).

Indonesian Sekolah Menengah Atas (SMA) - Pass of 65
  • 75.5
Monash University Foundation Year
  • 254
South Korean College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT)
  • 324
Trinity College Foundation
  • 280
University of Western Australia College (UWAC) Foundation Program
  • 61
Western Australian Universities' Foundation Program (WAUFP)
  • 56
Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) 2016 onwards
  • 75
Below you'll find a list of admission equivalencies for this course's Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR).
Indonesian Sekolah Menengah Atas (SMA) - Pass of 65
  • 75.5
Monash University Foundation Year
  • 254
South Korean College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT)
  • 324
Trinity College Foundation
  • 280
University of Western Australia College (UWAC) Foundation Program
  • 61
Western Australian Universities' Foundation Program (WAUFP)
  • 56
Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) 2016 onwards
  • 75
Admission requirements
For applicants with recent secondary education, information on admission criteria is available on our entry requirements page or on the UWA Handbook for course specific requirements and prerequisites.
Admission requirements
Mathematics requirement

This major requires a certain level of Mathematics. If you do not meet this level, you may be able to take additional Mathematics units in your first year to satisfy this requirement.

WACE prerequisite: Mathematics Methods ATAR

Mathematics requirement
ADMISSION REQUIREMENT
English competency

English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place.

Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT
English competency

Study locations

Albany

Perth

Career pathways

Careers and further study

This course opens up a world of future study pathways and career opportunities.

Career Pathways

This major prepares students for challenging and rewarding career opportunities in the following agricultural sectors and industries:

  • Food Production
  • Food Wholesaling and Retailing
  • Agrichemical Companies
  • Breeding Companies
  • Consulting Firms
  • Financial Services
  • Agricultural Supply and Logistics
  • Agricultural Procurement and Input Suppliers

Studying an Agribusiness major can also lead to the following careers:

  • Land Economist
  • Policy Analyst
  • Commodity Trade Analyst
  • Financial Analyst
  • Production Supervisor
  • Marketing Coordinator
Career Pathways

This major prepares students for challenging and rewarding career opportunities in the following agricultural sectors and industries:

  • Food Production
  • Food Wholesaling and Retailing
  • Agrichemical Companies
  • Breeding Companies
  • Consulting Firms
  • Financial Services
  • Agricultural Supply and Logistics
  • Agricultural Procurement and Input Suppliers

Studying an Agribusiness major can also lead to the following careers:

  • Land Economist
  • Policy Analyst
  • Commodity Trade Analyst
  • Financial Analyst
  • Production Supervisor
  • Marketing Coordinator
Further Study

Graduates can further their studies by taking a master's degree in:

Further Study

Graduates can further their studies by taking a master's degree in:

Course structure

Level 1
Core

Take all units (30 points):

Bridging

Bridging units must be successfully completed within the first 48 points of study. Students who have not achieved a scaled mark of at least 50 in Mathematics Methods ATAR or equivalent or higher are required to complete SCIE1500. Students who have not achieved a scaled mark of at least 50 in Mathematics Applications ATAR or equivalent or higher are required to complete MATH1720 and SCIE15001. Note: Students who have completed MATH1721, are not required to complete SCIE1500.

Level 2

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Agriculture & Environmental Studies courses at The University of Western Australia (UWA).
79.6%
Overall satisfaction
92.6%
Skill scale
79.6%
Teaching scale
57.1%
Employed full-time
Data source

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