The BSc (Honours) in Sustainable Farm Management and Agribusiness is a well-balanced degree designed to prepare students for a constantly evolving agri-food sector. The program equips students to meet new industry challenges and capitalize on emerging opportunities by integrating theoretical knowledge with extensive hands-on learning in modern agricultural sciences, land-based training, and agribusiness management.
Practical Learning
Students engage in practical, land-based training and applied agricultural studies to develop the real-world operational skills required for the industry. A key feature of the degree is flexibility: in year two, students have the option to specialize by choosing an Organic Agricultural Stream, tailoring their learning toward sustainable and organic farming practices.
Coursework
The academic curriculum combines core scientific principles with essential business and management practices. Coursework covers critical areas across the agri-sciences, sustainable farm operations, land management, and agricultural enterprise, providing a well-rounded foundation in both the technical and economic factors shaping the modern agri-food sector.
Career Opportunities
Graduates earn a comprehensive qualification that prepares them to succeed across various sectors in the dynamic agricultural landscape:
Farm Management & Enterprise Operations
Organic Farming & Sustainable Land Management
Agribusiness, Consultancy & Sales
Postgraduate Study & Applied Research
Upon completion of the degree, graduates are fully prepared to enter dynamic careers in farm management, agribusiness, and agricultural consultancy, or pursue further specialized studies in related fields.
Year 2
Semester 3
Semester 4
Academic and Professional Agricultural Microbiology
Agricultural Marketing
Applied ICT in Agriculture Concepts in Soil Science
Agricultural Micro Economics
Farm Financial Accounting
Animal Nutrition
Genetics and Breeding
Concepts in Sustainable Agriculture
Sustainable Cropping Systems
Employment opportunities for graduates from the level 8 in Sustainable Farm Management and Agribusiness include:
farm advisory services
agricultural officers in state and semi-state organisations
technical sales
agri-finance
Continuing your studies to level 9 or level 10 at SETU.