西澳大学

With the need to feed the growing world population, the agribusiness sector is emerging to be one of the most important and dynamic in terms of production, consumer spending and employment. This major will prepare you to apply business and economic principles to address global challenges in food security, farming systems and evolving consumer markets.

Agribusiness encompasses the entire food production process from business activities involved in production, financing, processing and marketing of food and fibre in order to feed a growing population. With the need to feed the world, the agribusiness sector is emerging to be one of the most important and dynamic in terms of production, consumer spending and employment. Undertaking the Agribusiness major will provide you with the opportunity to be part of this growing sector.

The major will prepare you to apply business and economic principles to address global challenges in food security, farming systems and evolving consumer markets. You'll also learn about the management of businesses operating from the farm gate to consumer plates.

Why study this course

• Build the knowledge and professional work skills you need to contribute solutions to issues of food security and global food production
• Explore different facets of the agricultural industry, such as international trade, business management, marketing, policy formation and more
• Learn the business and economics behind assuming managerial and leadership roles in the field

You'll learn to

• demonstrate a fluency with the factors and conditions affecting the agricultural industry
• build practical and transferable skills in management, teamwork, critical thinking and communication directed toward the strategies needed to implement growth and sustainability in the agri-food and farming sectors
• apply skills and knowledge to real-world scenarios in agricultural planning, distribution and innovation

Career Pathways

The major prepares students for challenging and rewarding careers in food production, food wholesaling and retailing, agrichemical companies, breeding companies, consulting firms, financial services, agricultural supply logistics, procurement, and input suppliers.

Graduates may take on positions such positions as:

Agricultural consultant
Agricultural Scientist