Associate Degree in Agribusiness

The learning activities in the course will be based primarily at the Muresk Institute which allows for engaging and practical on-farm experiences. Students successfully completing the associate degree may qualify for entry into the Curtin University’s Bachelor of Agribusiness and other courses.

Students are encouraged to work within the agricultural industry for a minimum of 70 hours during semester breaks to advance their practical skills and to better understand how they can apply their theoretical knowledge in the modern agribusiness workplace.

The structure of this course will deliver content with relevance across the agri-food industries. Themes that underpin the course structure include:

• a strong foundation in principles of business (accounting, finance, economics, marketing) within an agricultural context;

• an understanding of management and risk in agribusiness production systems;

• in-depth knowledge of agricultural production systems: biological, economic, social and environmental considerations for cropping and livestock production in Australian agriculture;

• practical application of new and emerging technologies in agriculture (eg remote sensing, GIS, data management);

• options for ag-related certification to be obtained within some units; and

• a requirement for industry experience.

Please note
The entry deadline for enrolment for the Semester 1 of 2024 intake is 4.30 pm on Monday 15 of January 2024. Other intakes may be available during the year, please use our enquiry form to request further information.