Online Agriculture Economics Degree :: Accredited Universities

The Bachelor of Agricultural and Resource Economics allows graduates to take up professional, managerial or executive positions in such areas as banking, international agencies, agribusiness, education, agriculture or the public sector. Skills gained allow graduates to perform an effective professional role in a changing economic and social environment to deal with the complex issues facing the agricultural and resource sectors. The degree provides graduates with a solid core of knowledge but is also flexible. Students can customise their program to focus on aspects of agriculture, natural resources, business and law.

The professional placement program equips students with relevant workplace skills and assists them in gaining employment upon graduation.

Entry Requirements

Assumed knowledge is any two units of English. For some units in the economics, finance and quantitative areas it is recommended that students have previously studied mathematics.

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Mandatory intensive schools may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. See Unit Catalogue for specific requirements.

Students must complete up to eight weeks of professional experience with approved agribusiness institutions during their degree. A minimum of two weeks and a maximum of six weeks may be undertaken in any one organisation or district.

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This combined program offers graduates the opportunity to pursue careers in agriculture and business related areas. Students can achieve disciplinary depth as well as the breadth of learning expected in agriculture and business degrees.

This combined program provides the opportunity to study in areas such as animal production systems and products, crop and pasture management, animal health and welfare, feedlot management, cotton crop protection, grains crop protection, poultry and sheep production, business information technology, micro and macroeconomics, economic perspectives of environment and food, farm and resource management, agribusiness marketing, commodity markets and banking and finance.

Entry Requirements

Assumed knowledge is any two units of Mathematics and English.

Recommended studies: Biology and/or Chemistry.

For students without the recommended background knowledge, the Faculty offers Foundation units in Chemistry and Mathematics.

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Notes

Mandatory intensive schools may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. See Unit Catalogue for specific requirements.

12 weeks of approved practical industry experience during university vacation periods. For further information contact UNE Career Development through AskUNE.

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This double degree program examines the principles of and practices modern rural industries and their intersection with the legal system. It develops scientific and legal reasoning and critical analysis of complex circumstances. It will provide the skills, working individually and as part of a team, to apply these developing skills to current and future problems especially at the interface of agricultural business, science, economics and law. The legal qualification meets the academic requirements for admission as a legal practitioner in all Australian States and Territories.

Entry Requirements

Assumed knowledge is 2 units of English and Mathematics.

Recommended studies: Biology and/or Chemistry.

Other Fees

Overseas examination fees

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Incidental unit costs

Notes

Mandatory intensive schools may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. See Unit Catalogue for specific requirements.

12 weeks of practical experience in trimester breaks is required for the Bachelor of Agriculture component.

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A Bachelor of AgriScience (Agriculture) degree provides the knowledge base and the analytical and management skills to improve the productivity and sustainability of agricultural systems. The major welds an understanding of agribusiness to modern farming practices within the wider context of the economy and society. It provides a sound foundation in agriculture but is sufficiently flexible to allow students to specialise in subjects of particular interest to them.

The agriculture industry is diverse. It includes farming enterprises such as dairy, meat, and wool production; forage production; farm tourism; genetic improvement of plants and animals; and seed production. It also includes biosecurity, as well as service, consultative, and food processing industries.

The Agriculture major will introduce you to a wide range of agricultural enterprises and enable you to gain specialist skills and knowledge in areas of greatest interest to you. You are also able to enter Honours, Postgraduate Diploma, or Masters programmes to further your learning after completing the major. The Agriculture major is structured to ensure that you develop professional skills in written and spoken presentation, computing, and working with professional colleagues and clients.

BAgriScience students will develop a broad overview of the issues confronting New Zealand farmers and agribusiness. Introductory papers in pastures, animals, soils and climate, economics, and business provide the basis for more advanced study later in the programme. In the final year, there is scope for students to focus on specific subjects; however, the aim of the programme is to produce well-rounded agriculture graduates.

Entry Requirements

There are no special requirements beyond those that qualify you to study at University. However, it is preferable that you have credit for NCEA Level 3 Biology or Science, Chemistry, Modelling and Statistics, plus English and Maths. These subjects will help ensure that your transition to University study is as smooth as possible.

Other Fees

Enrolment Fee - $51.40 (NZD)

Student Services Levy - $237.50 (NZD)

Massey Foundation Fee -$22.40 (NZD)

Distance Learning overseas venue fee - $214.20 (NZD)

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The Master of Science in Agriculture is a program of course work and research designed to provide advanced training to supplement a first degree and to provide an introduction to research. The course work component is designed to provide advanced knowledge and to develop a range of skills, applicable to the candidate's background and area of interest.

Areas of specialisation are: animal science; meat science and technology; wool science; genetics and animal breeding; agricultural and resource economics; agronomy and soil science.

Entry Requirements

A candidate shall:

(a) hold a bachelor degree from a recognised University in a discipline related to Agriculture or Rural Science; or

(b) satisfy the school by means of other qualifications and relevant experience of adequate preparation for candidature; or

(c) be permitted to transfer to candidature for the degree of Master of Science in Agriculture if recommended by the school from the award of the Master of Agriculture.

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