Curtin is the only WA university to offer a Bachelor of Agribusiness, providing a unique opportunity to understand both science and business as applied to agriculture. To satisfy the growing demand for food worldwide, we need smarter ways of producing food and fibre using sustainable production methods, innovation and responsible entrepreneurship. In this course you will engage in research-led activities, problem-solving and self-directed experiments using our field trial site and glasshouse facilities. You will work both as an individual and as an integral part of a team to develop your agribusiness risk and farm management skills. You will be introduced to satellite-based technologies for soil, crop and livestock management systems, and will develop links with industry through engaging with experts in classrooms and workshops, and field trips to research centres and agronomic field sites. As part of this course you will undertake a work placement to ensure you graduate with the science, technology and business skills you need to thrive in agribusiness. This placement can be with agriculture research, production or business industries both locally and globally. This course contains practical and work-relevant components that includes weekly hands-on practical exercises, a compulsory work experience requirement in relevant agricultural industries and week-long synthesis field trips in the final year. Why study Bachelor of Agribusiness Curtin University provides a unique combination of agricultural science and agribusiness with options in spatial science, data analytics, supply chain management and business management. Become a part of the solution to developing challenges in domestic and global food and fibre production Future productivity improvements rely on skilled graduates undertaking high-impact research and an ability to adopt new and innovative technologies. Develop networks across the agricultural sectors by participating in work experience and field tours Opportunity to link to world-class research programs including the GRDC-funded Centre for Crop and Disease Management, post-harvest horticulture, aquaculture management and rehabilitation of degraded land. A strong demand for skilled professionals from ‘paddock to plate’, with job opportunities currently greater than available graduate numbers. Career information Increasing demand for global food security in an internationally competitive environment provide graduates with many job opportunities across the food production chain. The majority of Curtin agribusiness students who graduated in 2014 and 2015 were employed before graduating. Opportunity exists in: Government agencies (such as CSIRO and state departments of agriculture) Farm management and farm consultancy Agronomy (including consultant and research) Soil scientist Banking and finance sectors Agricultural marketing and supply chain logistics Grain trading Agricultural product suppliers Biotechnology (including plant and animal breeding) Research, development and extension Education Farmer grower groups and natural resource management International agricultural development.