Bachelor of Agricultural Business Management

Ready to help shape the rapidly evolving and growing agricultural industry? The Bachelor of Agricultural Business Management from Charles Sturt University combines study in agricultural production and science with a variety of business disciplines, preparing you for entrepreneurial, management and leadership roles in the agricultural sector.

As the agricultural industry undergoes rapid transformation, agribusiness companies, including the major banks, are seeking employees skilled in business, management and finance, and who have technical agricultural training. There is also increasing demand for better-trained managers of large agricultural enterprises.

This course is part of the Charles Sturt Advantage – meaning you could get a guaranteed spot in your course before you sit your final Year 12 exams!

Explore where you'll learn. Take a 360° interactive tour of our on-campus farm in Wagga Wagga.

• Practical from day one

  This agriculture degree offers access to Charles Sturt University's 1400-hectare commercial mixed farm at Wagga Wagga (an outdoor classroom that has been in operation since the 1800s).

• Fast-track your degree

  If you’ve received an eligible diploma from TAFE, you could benefit from guaranteed entry into the Bachelor of Agricultural Business Management and fast-track your degree. You could even receive an offer to study before you get your end-of-year high school marks through the School Recommendation Schemes (SRS). This degree is open to students at eligible schools, agricultural colleges and TAFE institutes.

• Flexible study options

  When it comes to how to study agriculture, the choice is yours. Combine your study with work commitments. Study full-time for three years at Wagga Wagga, six years part-time online, or a mixture of both online and on campus.

• On-farm and practical learning

  Our farms, field and laboratory facilities, all located on campus, provide a training facility for students and a base for several commercial, educational and research enterprises.

• Experience the power of research and strong industry connections

  Charles Sturt University is the largest provider of agricultural, horticultural and wine science education supporting rural industries in Australia. Research is undertaken through key Charles Sturt University Research Centres, and staff have major involvement in national Cooperative Research Centres – linking universities, government bodies and industry organisations across Australia to focus on national sector-wide issues. Our industry links ensure courses remain relevant and topical, and that you graduate ready to make an impact on your profession.