Online Agriculture Resource 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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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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oday's agricultural managers are challenged to manage their land, animal, and natural resources in ways that ensure both long term profitability and sustainability of farms, ranches, and rural communities. Integrated resource management (IRM) is a concept within agricultural production that examines economic and environmental variables with an orientation toward more sustainable production.

The Master of Agriculture degree with a specialization in integrated resource management gives you the knowledge and skills necessary to operate an agricultural business efficiently and sustainably without sacrificing profits.

CSU's online master's in agriculture is one of the only programs of its kind in the nation, and it is designed for working professionals. Some unique attributes of this degree are:

Students interact and network with others across the country as well as some international locations.

Advisors help students design plans of study that emphasize immediate career applicability.

Online education allows working professionals to obtain a degree without putting their careers on hold.

Entry Requirements

The integrated resource management (M.Agr.) degree requires applicants to have the following:

- Bachelor's degree from a regionally-accredited institution

- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 on all undergraduate coursework

Applicants should submit

- Three letters of recommendation

- Official transcript

- Resume

- Statement of purpose

- Official TOEFL scores(only international applicants)

The minimum score for applicants is 80 on the internet-based test (550 on the paper-based test or 6.5 on the IELTS).

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The M.S. program in Land Resources and Environmental Sciences is designed to provide outstanding graduate training opportunities across a substantial breadth of disciplinary interests. Research and coursework programs are specifically adapted to each graduate student. Research projects are directed toward improving our understanding of principles and processes important to land resources and environmental sciences, with opportunities for direct ties to management in many cases. Many projects address processes at multiple scales through well-integrated, multi-disciplinary efforts. Understanding is developed through targeted advanced coursework tailored to the student and to the research project. Research projects involve topics such as hydrology, watershed analysis, integrated management of invasive plant species, soil nutrient management, bioremediation, land reclamation, restoration ecology, fluvial systems ecology and restoration, riparian ecology, microbial ecology of natural systems, chemical fate and transport, water quality, crop diversification, precision agriculture, environmental risk assessment, remote sensing applications, and climate variability.

Entry Requirements

Any applicant who has received a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university may apply for admission to The Graduate School.

An undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale). Applicants with post-baccalaureate coursework must have a graduate GPA of at least 3.0.

International applicants
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International applicants must prove English Language proficiency in one of the following ways :

Internet-based TOEFL Test (iBT) 80
Paper-based TOEFL Test (PBT) 550
IELTS 7

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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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