Agribusiness links agricultural producers with consumers, encompassing the entire food production system from paddock to plate. Agribusiness also has a key role in addressing global challenges such as food security and farming systems under fluctuating markets, changing climates and shifting consumer demands.
During your studies you'll be introduced to the scientific knowledge and business principles of agriculture and production systems – including soil, crop and livestock management technologies.
Working individually and in teams, you'll learn how to apply problem-solving techniques to management strategies and develop agribusiness risk and farm management skills. At Curtin's field-trial site and glasshouse facilities, you'll engage in research-led activities and self-directed experiments.
During the course you'll have opportunities to develop links with industry experts and undertake field trips to research centres, agronomic field sites and farms. You'll also complete a work placement with an agriculture research, production or business organisation in Australia or internationally.
See our handbook for more course information.
Why study
- There has been a growing demand for skilled agribusiness professionals, and future productivity improvements rely on graduates who can undertake collaborative research and who have the ability to implement new technologies
- This course is unique in Western Australia, with Curtin offering a combination of agricultural science and agribusiness with options in spatial science, data analytics, supply-chain management and business management.
- You'll have the opportunity to engage with world-class research programs in crop and disease management, post-harvest horticulture, aquaculture management and land rehabilitation.
- You'll graduate equipped to help address challenges in domestic and global food and fibre production.
How this course will make you industry ready
- You'll engage in self-directed experiments at Curtin's dedicated field-trial site and glasshouse facilities.
- During the course you can participate in work experience and field tours that enable you to develop networks across the agricultural sectors, engaging with people working in agricultural research, production and management in government and industry.
- You'll engage with the Centre for Crop and Disease Management; CSIRO; government departments of agriculture; agribusiness, agronomy and financial advisors; research-trial operators; farmers and grain traders.
Student profile
View our student profile table to get an indication of the likely peer cohort for new students at Curtin University. This table provides data on students that commenced undergraduate study and passed the census date in the most relevant recent intake period for which data are available. It includes those admitted through all offer rounds and international students studying in Australia.
Professional recognition
Graduates are eligible for membership of the Australian Institute of Agricultural Science and Technology.