AGRICULTURE AND
HORTICULTURE 2002
18
Campus:
UQ Gatton
Program duration:
3 years full-time
Prerequisites:
English, Mathematics A or B
2001 OP/Rank:
OP 15, Rank 67 (UAI NSW 66.65)
Recommended subjects:
Nil
Agribusiness
BACHELOR OF
15
67
Campus
OP Score
Rank
G
Career options
Agribusiness covers all operations involved in
the manufacture and distribution of farm
supplies; production processes on farms; and
storage, processing and marketing of farm
commodities and products. Agribusiness
therefore encompasses all food and fibre
production, processing and marketing.
This program prepares students for entry
into managerial positions in agribusiness firms.
Graduates find employment as:
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commodity traders
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marketers
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trainee managers
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managers of company-run farms
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sales representatives
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managers with agribusiness companies
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bankers
They may work as suppliers to producers,
involved in anything from seeds to finance; in
marketing or merchandising, domestically or
for export; in processing, retailing or even in
the management of a farm or other production
enterprise. Our experience shows that graduates
can expect to progress to senior management
positions.
Special program
features
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In the final year of the program, students
travel to Asia to complete a market research
assignment.
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Graduates have a sound foundation in
business management which allows them to
work in areas outside their area of speciali-
sation.
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Students gain industry experience through
20 days of vacation practical work.
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Graduates enjoy a high level of employment.
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Graduates are qualified for membership of
the Agribusiness Association of Australia
and the Australian Institute of Export.
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Students benefit from close contact with
students in other programs involving food
and fibre production and processing.
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Executives of agribusiness firms regularly
visit the campus to conduct seminars.
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Staff are closely involved with industry.
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An honours year during which students can
undertake a research project in an area of
special interest to them.
The UQ Gatton agribusiness program boasts a 100% job rate for graduates and the chance
to work with real commercial projects. The program includes a 2-week, overseas excursion
in the final year. Last year, students undertook research projects exploring developments by
European supermarket chains in Asian countries (Malaysia and Hong Kong), various aspects
of export markets for Australian stone fruit (Hong Kong and Singapore) and developments in
e-commerce (Singapore and Japan). The only one of its kind in Australia, the degree is often
cited by North American universities as the benchmark program in the area. This is as close
to real-life commercial experience as you can get at a university and a great source of jobs.
This program is designed to
provide an appreciation of the
business of food and fibre
industries. Agribusiness will teach
you about the marketing, finance,
people and technology that link
farms and their products with
consumers and their preferences.
