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    AD-AGRIB

    Agribusiness (Associate Degree)

    Associate degree

    Begin your journey to a career in agribusiness,or complete this course as a pathway into a Curtin bachelor degree course.

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    Course outline
    • Qualification
      Associate Degree in Agribusiness
    • Duration

      Duration

      This course is two years full-time or equivalent part-time study.
      2 years full-time
    • Credit

      Credit

      A full-time study load usually consists of 200 credits (approximately eight units) per year, with 100 credits (approximately four units) in each semester.
      400
    • CRICOS

      CRICOS

      The Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS) Code indicates a registered program offered to international students studying in Australia on student visas.
      098315D
    Course outline
    Course outline
    Agribusiness (Associate Degree)

    Overview

    Overview

    In this course, you will gain an understanding of the agricultural systems and business principles involved in the production, processing, marketing and distribution of food.

    Topics include:

    • agribusiness accounting, economics, finance, management and marketing
    • agricultural production systems, including animal and cropping systems
    • broadacre crop and pasture science
    • farm business management
    • international agricultural trade
    • soil and water resources.

    This associate degree has been designed in collaboration with industry and includes substantial exposure to practical farm management. This industry exposure ensures that you will graduate with the technical and business skills needed in agricultural production, farm management, and equipment consultancy and sales.

    After completing this course, you can apply to study our Bachelor of Agribusiness, with at least 12 months of credit for recognised learning (CRL).

    If you have an ATAR of less than 70 but have completed Mathematics Applications ATAR (or higher) and an ATAR science subject, you can apply to study the Bachelor of Agribusiness.

    How this course will make you industry ready

    This course has been developed in collaboration with industry to ensure that it meets current and future industry needs. It includes substantial exposure to practical farm management, and includes intensive laboratory elements delivered at Muresk Institute.

    What jobs can the Agribusiness (Associate Degree) course lead to?

    Careers

    • Agribusiness banking
    • Agronomic and livestock sales
    • Agronomic and livestock technical services
    • Business consulting
    • Commodity trading
    • Agricultural export agent/consultant
    • Financial management
    • International marketing
    • Professional farm management

    Industries

    • Agriculture
    • Agricultural product supply
    • Agriculture marketing
    • Agricultural supply chain logistics
    • Agronomy services
    • Farming
    • Banking and finance
    • Farmer grower groups
    • Agricultural research

    What you'll learn

    • apply principles and concepts of agribusiness systems management in a range of theoretical and practical situations
    • apply critical thinking and process skills to generate innovative solutions to agribusiness systems problems
    • use a range of technologies to locate, extract and appraise information relevant to the agribusiness discipline.
    • communicate effectively to clients, staff, professionals, management and industry and conform to discipline standards in presentations and publications.
    • consider profitability and sustainability when using new and established technologies in agribusiness related industries
    • acquire new knowledge and expertise in the field of agribusiness
    • consider the impacts of agribusiness issues from a global perspective, applying international standards within the field of agribusiness
    • build professional and community partnerships, and incorporate indigenous and other community perspectives in agribusiness practice
    • work professionally and ethically both independently and in teams, complying with appropriate legislation in the field of agribusiness

    Why study Agribusiness (Associate Degree) at Curtin?

    Study at the Muresk Institute in rural Western Australia.

    Curtin offers an Associate Degree in Agribusiness at the Muresk Institute in WA's wheatbelt region.

    Top 1%

    Curtin ranks in the top 1% of universities worldwide. (Academic Ranking of World Universities 2024)

    Cutting-edge

    Curtin hosts the Centre for Crop and Disease Management, in collaboration with the national Grains Research and Development Corporation.

    Professional recognition and accreditation

    Graduates of this course in Australia may be eligible to commence the Australian Institute of Agricultural Science's professional development for Certified Practising Agriculturalist.

    Admission criteria

    What you need in order to get into this course. There are different pathway options depending on your level of work and education experience.

    Select an option that best suits you:

    You’re considered a high school leaver if you:

    • Completed year 12 in Australia or overseas in the past two years, or
    • Completed TAFE or VET studies in the past two years.

    ATAR pathway

    • Essential WACE subjects (prerequisites)

      Essential WACE subjects (prerequisites)

      Subjects you must have studied in high school to be eligible for entry into a course.

      School leavers with a WACE, Agricultural College students, students who have completed a TAFE Cert III, IV or Diploma in Agriculture and mature-age students are encouraged to apply.

      Students without a WACE are encouraged to complete the UniReady program and apply for entry after one semester.

      Students with an ATAR >70, a pass in Maths Applications ATAR or higher and a Science at ATAR level are encouraged to apply directly to the Bachelor of Agribusiness at Bentley Campus.

    • Desirable WACE subjects

      Desirable WACE subjects

      High school subjects that aren’t essential for entry into the course, but provide a good foundation.

      There are no desirable WACE subjects for this course.

    Please see our correlation comparability for previous TEE subjects, WACE courses and WACE ATAR courses.

    Alternative pathways

    • Portfolio entry

      Portfolio entry is available for those who can demonstrate equivalence to Curtin’s ATAR entry through the submission of a portfolio that includes evidence of your academic achievements, qualifications and ability.

    • STAT entry

      Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)

      The Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) is a national test for those who don't meet university admission criteria. STAT can be used to meet entry criteria for some courses, or as a way to satisfy Curtin’s English proficiency requirements.

      Entry to the course is by portfolio application.

    English requirements

    Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English. Specific English requirements for this course are outlined in the IELTS table below.

    You may demonstrate English proficiency using the following tests and qualifications.

    IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System)

    Writing

    6

    Speaking

    6

    Reading

    6

    Listening

    6

    Overall band score

    6

    Find your pathway to Curtin

    Think you don’t have the marks or qualifications to study at Curtin? We have several pathways to help you meet admission. Use our pathway finder to find your best way to studying with us.

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    How others gained admission

    View the ATAR breakdown to see the low, median and high ATAR scores of students who started studying this course recently.

    To see the other pathways students have taken, see the pathway breakdown.

    Application Requirements

    You’re considered someone with work and life experience if:

    You have left secondary education more than two years ago (i.e. who are not classified as recent secondary education applicants) and have not undertaken vocational education training (VET) or higher education study since then.

    How we define ‘experience’

    ‘Experience’ includes a combination of factors sufficient to demonstrate readiness for higher education such as mature-age entry, professional experience whether completion of the Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) is required or not, community involvement or work experience. Applicants may have undertaken non-formal programs that have helped prepare them for tertiary education or are relevant to the proposed higher education field of study.

    Pathways

    • Portfolio entry

      Portfolio entry is available for those who can demonstrate equivalence to Curtin’s ATAR entry through the submission of a portfolio that includes evidence of your academic achievements, qualifications and ability.

    • STAT entry

      Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)

      The Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) is a national test for those who don't meet university admission criteria. STAT can be used to meet entry criteria for some courses, or as a way to satisfy Curtin’s English proficiency requirements.

      Entry to the course is by portfolio application.

    English requirements

    Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English. Specific English requirements for this course are outlined in the IELTS table below.

    You may demonstrate English proficiency using the following tests and qualifications.

    IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System)

    Writing

    6

    Speaking

    6

    Reading

    6

    Listening

    6

    Overall band score

    6

    Find your pathway to Curtin

    Think you don’t have the marks or qualifications to study at Curtin? We have several pathways to help you meet admission. Use our pathway finder to find your best way to studying with us.

    Pathway finder tool

    Application Requirements

    You’re considered someone who studied at TAFE or have done an apprenticeship if:

    Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study are those whose highest level of study since leaving secondary education is a VET course. This includes study at a public TAFE or other VET provider, whether a qualification was completed or not. Applicants with VET study may have other qualifications such as a Year 10 or Year 12 secondary school certificate.

    Pathways

    • Portfolio entry

      Portfolio entry is available for those who can demonstrate equivalence to Curtin’s ATAR entry through the submission of a portfolio that includes evidence of your academic achievements, qualifications and ability.

    • STAT entry

      Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)

      The Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) is a national test for those who don't meet university admission criteria. STAT can be used to meet entry criteria for some courses, or as a way to satisfy Curtin’s English proficiency requirements.

      Entry to the course is by portfolio application.

    English requirements

    Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English. Specific English requirements for this course are outlined in the IELTS table below.

    You may demonstrate English proficiency using the following tests and qualifications.

    IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System)

    Writing

    6

    Speaking

    6

    Reading

    6

    Listening

    6

    Overall band score

    6

    Find your pathway to Curtin

    Think you don’t have the marks or qualifications to study at Curtin? We have several pathways to help you meet admission. Use our pathway finder to find your best way to studying with us.

    Pathway finder tool

    Application Requirements

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    Fees and scholarships

    Australian and New Zealand student indicative fees

    2025 Fee year:

    $12,900*

    Commonwealth supported

    Commonwealth supported

    What is a Commonwealth supported place (CSP)?

    A CSP is subsidised by the Australian Government. They pay part of the course fees directly to Curtin and then the student pays the remainder (referred to as the “student contribution amount”). The student can defer this fee to their HECS-HELP loan.

    All Australian students studying an undergraduate degree are automatically awarded a Commonwealth supported place. A limited number of Commonwealth supported places are also available for some postgraduate courses.

    Learn more about CSPs and whether you’re eligible by visiting the Australian Government’s StudyAssist website.

    Fees are indicative first year only and are subject to passage of legislation.

    *The indicative first-year fee is calculated on 200 credit points, which is the typical full-time study load per year, however some courses require additional study to be completed, in which case the fee will be higher than that shown.

    This fee is a guide only. It may vary depending on the units you choose and does not include incidental fees (such as lab coats or art supplies) or the cost of your textbooks – visit other fees and charges for more information. For more information on fees and to determine your eligibility for HECS-HELP or FEE-HELP, please visit fee basics or the Study Assist website

    To be eligible for the Commonwealth supported fee:

    • Australian citizens must complete some of their course of study while residing in Australia.
    • Australian permanent residents or New Zealand citizens must be residing in Australia for the entire course.

    For further information on eligibility please refer to the Australian Government Study Assist website.

    If you’re not an Australian citizen, permanent resident or New Zealand citizen, please see information for international students.

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    • Curtin course code: AD-AGRIB
    • CRICOS code: 098315D
    • Last updated on: 17 May 2025

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