Bachelor of Agribusiness / Bachelor of Applied Science

Welcome to the Bachelor of Agribusiness / Bachelor of Applied Science 

This program is designed to provide you with an appreciation of food and fibre industries in combination with technology and management of animal science, or plant studies, depending on the Applied Science major selected.  

A dual program gives you the flexibility to study two areas of interest at the same time. The additional knowledge and skills gained from this will give you a competitive edge in the workplace and significantly broaden your career possibilities. Dual programs can be completed more quickly than two separate degrees. Dual programs at UQ have unique QTAC codes and you must satisfy prerequisite and entry score requirements. Applicants for UQ dual programs must apply through the normal QTAC application process.

If you are in a single BAppSc you may apply in a later semester for entry to a dual program. Check with the Faculty of Science about the process for changing into a dual program.

Structure of the BAgribus/BAppSc

Full-time students can complete the BAgribus/BAppSc in 4 years by passing 4 courses each semester. Each UQ course has a "unit value" with most courses worth 2 units (#2). To earn a BAgribus / BAppSc, you must choose a major from the Bachelor of Applied Science Program and complete a total of #64 (eg. 32 courses each worth #2) according to the BAgribus / BAppSc requirements. The program requirements are listed below:

A student is required to obtain #64 comprising:

(a) #32 from the BAppSc list, including:

• #16 for core courses listed in Part A (Please note that there are #20 core courses listed but MATH1040 and STAT2701 will count towards the BAgribus component.)
• a major from Part B

(b) #32 from Part A of the BAgribus list (Please note that there are #34 core courses listed but AGRC1010 will count towards the BAppSc component.)

Students are required to complete 30 days of Industry Practice Work Experience. This must be finished and approved at least two months prior to the end of your final semester in a minimum of two different placements. For further information please refer to the Industry Practice Work Experience Booklet.

Further information about the BAgribus/BAppSc rules and requirements.

Bachelor of Agribusiness

The Bachelor of Agribusiness involves the study of food and fibre products and their delivery and dispersion to domestic and international customers and consumers. In the Agribusiness program you learn about marketing, financing and managing people and technologies that link raw ingredient producers with manufacturers and, finally, consumers.

Courses you will study include business management, market research and marketing, strategy, and business sustainability, with specialist studies in the agricultural environment and food and fibre industry technologies. Through the wide range of elective courses you can tailor your studies to your preferred area of interest or career path within the agribusiness field.

For further information please see the Bachelor of Agribusiness page. 

Bachelor of Applied Science

The Bachelor of Applied Science is a versatile degree that provides students with the optimal balance between a defined sequence of study and flexible course options. This innovative program has been designed to develop graduates with the key practical skills in a chosen discipline plus interdisciplinary knowledge required to address today's global challenges.

For further information please see the Bachelor of Applied Science page.

What is a major?

Majors are areas of specialisation within the BAppSc that help you gain in-depth knowledge by completing a particular sequence and number of courses. All students in the BAgribus / BAppSc  must complete the requirements for a major in Part B of the BAppSc list. Your major will be printed on your degree certificate.

To view further information on Bachelor of Applied Science Majors that are offered, and study planners, please click on the links below:

• Agronomy
• Animal Production
• Equine Management
• Horticulture 

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