Admission to undergraduate courses at the University of Tasmania requires the completion of qualifications equivalent to the 12th year in Australia. Some courses also require the completion of pre-requisite subjects, such as Mathematics or Chemistry.
IELTS: 6.0 (no individual band less than 5.5)
TOEFL (iBT): 72 (no skill below: Reading 10; Listening 9; Speaking 16; Writing 19)
PTE Academic:50 with no score lower than 42
UTAS Access-English:Level 6 - 60% (no individual score less than 55%)
Cambridge CAE (Certificate of Advanced English): B Grade
Cambridge CPE (Certificate of Proficiency in English): C Grade
Cambridge BEC (Business English Certificate) Higher: C Grade
Our Agriculture and Business degree has been created to meet the demands of Australia’s thriving agricultural sector through a powerful combination of knowledge and skills in science based agriculture, production and farm management with the business world of marketing and economics.
While food and fibre production is a large component of the Australian agribusiness sector, getting that produce into the hands of consumers requires an extensive supply chain, including packaging, distribution, and related sectors such as finance, insurance and risk management, as well as governmental policy.
Agribusiness studies emphasises the business, process, and entrepreneurial side of the global agriculture enterprise. You studies combine agriculture production with marketing, economics, management and distribution, providing multidisciplinary skills that will equip you to work in a variety of careers, from the family farm to multinational companies.
Our campuses have unparalleled access to Tasmania’s natural environment and thriving agricultural sector, enabling you to explore key questions about sustainable resource management and productive landscapes. Beyond our location, you will be learning from our dynamic team of researchers at the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture, many of whom are internationally renowned and exporting best practices in sustainable agriculture from Tasmania to the world.
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This degree will provide you with a solid foundation for career opportunities in agribusiness-related consulting and management in the public or private sector. Employment opportunities include:
Agricultural Entrepreneur
Our increasing interest in quality, niche food products has enabled Australia’s agricultural sector to become one of the world’s great food tourism destinations. Studying agriculture and business will provide you with hands on skills in agricultural science and farm management, combined with the business world of marketing and economics.
Agribusiness Consultant
Currency exchange rates, subsidies, tariffs, consumer preferences, climate and interest rates are just a few of the things that influence the business decisions that make Australia’s farming enterprises profitable. A career in agribusiness will enable you to help both primary producers and business lenders make smart business decisions.
Postgraduate study
If you successfully complete this course, you may be also be eligible to apply for a range of other postgraduate courses including Graduate Certificates and Graduate Diplomas and Masters by coursework and research. Filter the Course list on the Agriculture study theme page by Postgraduate to view the current courses available.
OSHC: 530 ($) AUD per year
