A Bachelor of Applied Science (Agriculture and Business) has been developed at the demand of industry and delivers a powerful combination of knowledge and skills in agricultural science, production and farm management, with the business world of marketing and economics. You emerge from this degree with strong business acumen combined with practical agricultural knowledge that makes you ideally suited to running your own business, working in all levels of the supply chain, providing business development advice to industry, and much more! Course objectives Students will gain knowledge, understanding and skills in the principles and practices of agricultural production and how they contribute to practice change. There is an emphasis on understanding the value chain and business environment that is fundamental to the economic performance of agricultural industries and enterprises. The course includes theory and practical activities around agricultural production, economics, marketing, finance and communication. Together these are used to understand the real-life and complex problems facing agricultural production, practice change and agribusiness. Areas of study covered in this course include: Agribusiness Agricultural production and technology Animal science and principles of breeding Crop production Crop protection and microbiology Economics, finance and marketing Soil science Career Opportunities with Applied Science (Agriculture and Business) This degree will provide you with a solid foundation for career opportunities in agribusiness-related consulting and management in the public or private sector. In addition to direct employment in the agriculture sectors, there are a broad range of supporting industries that need graduates skilled in both agriculture and business: Rural lending and investment Product development Rural politics Commodity trading Small and medium enterprise management Government departments such as trade and industry Marketing Strategic management Transport logistics International development Professional farm management Exporting Financial management Agronomic and livestock sales Business consulting Agribusiness management Agribusiness banking Professional recognition Graduates are eligible for membership of the AG Institute Australia.