Bachelor of Agriculture/Bachelor of Business

With UNE's Bachelor of Agriculture/Bachelor of Business you will gain practical, production-oriented skills and knowledge in agriculture together with in-depth skills and knowledge in business, management and finance. You will learn to formulate strategies and become an informed decision maker who can communicate effectively in this rapidly evolving industry.

Our combined degree enables you to specialise by studying one of four business majors to complement the paddock-ready skills you gain from the Bachelor of Agriculture component. Depending on your business major, you may also focus your agriculture studies by choosing one of six agriculture minors. You will be well positioned for career success with the expertise to adapt to a changing world.

1. demonstrate a coherent understanding of agriculture by articulating its role and the major biophysical, economic, environmental, social and policy drivers that underpin agricultural practice and development for producers, processors and consumers that are contestable and testable by further inquiry
2. exhibit depth and breadth of agricultural knowledge by demonstrating well-developed knowledge in agricultural production;
3. critically analyse and solve agricultural problems by gathering, synthesising and critically evaluating information from a range of sources, designing and planning an investigation, selecting and applying practical and/or theoretical techniques or tools in order to conduct an investigation and collecting, accurately recording, interpreting and drawing conclusions from data;
4. be an effective two-way communicator of agriculture through verbal, written and visual communication of scientific results, information or arguments, to a range of audiences, for a range of purposes and using a variety of modes;
5. be accountable for their own learning and scientific work by being independent and self-directed learners, working effectively, responsibly and safely in an individual or team context, demonstrating knowledge of the regulatory frameworks relevant to their disciplinary area and personally practising ethical conduct;
6. demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of business and management theory and processes and their application to real-world business contexts, and to promote sustainable business in a globalised economy;
7. utilise cognitive and communication skills, tools and digital technologies to communicate appropriately and persuasively with a range of stakeholders;
8. apply critical and creative thinking to analyse complex real-world business problems and synthesise materials from a variety of sources in identifying solutions;
9. identify relevant information drawn from a range of sources in order to analyse data and complex business-related issues;
10. evaluate and demonstrate judgement in formulating responses to complex, social, cultural and ethical issues;
11. demonstrate a preparedness to engage in continuous learning and reflection to help inform professional practice; and
12. demonstrate ability to work independently and collaboratively to generate solutions to business problems.

Middle Eastern Secondary School Leaving Certificate (Tawjihi).

• Grade average of 88 in the final year results, or
• Successful completion of a recognised pre-tertiary, or
• Foundation program OR successful completion of one year study at a recognised tertiary, or
• Higher education institution is required in addition to the completion of High School studies

If you are an international student and want to study one of the following programs at UNE, you can apply online.

• Undergraduate (Bachelor) programs
• Postgraduate (Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma or Masters) coursework programs
• International Exchange and Study Abroad
• English Language Centre programs
• Individual UNE units (Non-Award)

Ensure that you attach certified copies of transcripts of all relevant previous studies including:

• proof of completion
• photo page from passport or another birth record
• evidence of English language proficiency
• any other documentation requested in the online form

If your documents are in a language other than English, please provide an officially certified English translation with certified copies of the original documents.