Australia’s Agriculture industry faces challenges in the future with climate change factors, a growing world population, new markets and changing technologies. The Bachelor of Agriculture majoring in Agribusiness will provide you with an exciting and rewarding career. Agribusiness Agribusiness revolves around the management and marketing of farm commodities, predominately grains, meat, wine, seafood and wool production. Paramount to the industry and a key component of agribusiness is quality, efficiency and communication/s. Develop a strong understanding of these practices through subjects covering: Marketing Merchandising Quality assurance Logistics Research Advisory services Rural business management You will learn to build strong relationships and implement business practices related to the agriculture industry through hands-on learning at our modern and industry-specific facilities. The Bachelor of Agriculture and Technology agribusiness major provides you with an opportunity to flourish in a career in rural business management and be part of Australia’s agricultural growth. Delivery Learn while you work! We offer a flexible delivery program in this major with online self-directed learning, workshop events and virtual evening classes. As us how this works. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) You can seek RPL where your work or qualifications of an advanced and related nature have been undertaken. Academic Credit is granted on a case-by-case basis, according to our Academic Credit policy and associated procedures. Applications for Academic Credit will be assessed by relevant Melbourne Polytechnic academics and where appropriate, industry experts. Code: HEPIBAT Modes of Delivery: Face-to-face, Combination, Classroom Units of Study Credit points are a basic measure of student workload. All subjects are given a credit point value. Most subjects at Melbourne Polytechnic are 12 credit points. A normal full-time annual workload is 96 credit points. The academic year is divided into two main semesters; full-time students usually enrol in 48 credit points each semester, part time students usually enrol in 24 credit points each semester or less. Assessment Methods Subjects are assessed in a variety of ways including exams, practical exercises, case studies, demonstrations and assignments Pathways to further study The Bachelor of Agriculture and Technology - Agribusiness major provides you with an opportunity to flourish in a career which revolves around rural business management and be part of Australia's agricultural growth Career Pathways Graduates can expect to gain employment in the Agriculture/Agribusiness industries