Course overview
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.
In this course, you’ll gain the skills to address agricultural concerns such as food security, farming systems, climate challenges and changing markets.
Career outcomes
Careers
- Agricultural and resource economist
- Agronomist
- Farming consultant
- Farm manager
- Soil scientist
- Research trials manager
- Biotechnologist
- Grain trader
Industries
- Agriculture and precision agriculture
- Agriculture marketing
- Agricultural supply-chain logistics
- Agricultural product supply
- Agronomy services
- Banking and finance
- Consultancy
- Farmer grower groups
- Farming
- Agricultural research
Professional accreditation and recognition
Graduates are eligible to commence the Australian Institute of Agricultural Science's professional development accreditation, Certified Practising Agriculturalist.
Why study at Curtin?
Get the Curtin edge
This course is unique in Western Australia, combining agricultural science and agribusiness with options in spatial science, data analytics, supply-chain management and business management.
Get the Curtin edge
Engage with world-class research programs in crop and disease management, post-harvest horticulture, aquaculture management and land rehabilitation.
Industry links
Gain industry knowledge while studying, through field experiments, field trips and work placements.
Hear from our students
"I grew up in Hyden, in Western Australia’s Wheatbelt, and moved to Perth to complete a Curtin bridging course – which improved my study skills and my confidence. After completing a science degree, I decided to study Agribusiness, specialising in crop and pasture management. I really enjoy uni, although I miss my country town community, and coming to Perth to complete my degree is giving me the skills for an exciting future back in rural WA.  "
Andrea Mattingly
Bachelor of Agribusiness
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Course structure
What you’ll learn
You will be introduced to the scientific knowledge and business principles of agriculture and production systems. These include soil, crop and livestock management technologies.
Working in teams and individually, you'll learn how to apply problem-solving techniques to management strategies, and develop agribusiness risk management and farm management skills.
At Curtin’s field trial site and glasshouse facility, you’ll engage in research-led activities and self-directed experiments. You’ll also be introduced to satellite-based technologies used in precision agriculture for crop, pasture and livestock management systems.
During the course you’ll engage with industry experts and undertake field trips to research centres, agronomic field sites and farms. In addition, you’ll complete 60 days of work experience with an agriculture research, production or business organisation in Australia or internationally.
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.
Detailed course structure and unit information
For detailed information and course structure, visit our .
Entry requirements
To apply for entry into this course, you must have met:
- the course ATAR (Australian Tertiary Academic Rank) or equivalent recognised overseas qualification
- any course-specific requirements
- the English language requirement.
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Course-specific requirements
You’ll also need to meet any specific requirements to be eligible to apply for this course.
Academic equivalences
You’ll need to demonstrate ATAR equivalence using a recognised qualification. The table below shows common qualifications recognised by Curtin and their indicative equivalent cut-off scores for this course.
Admission cut-off scores by qualification
Australian qualification
Score
ATAR
70
Equivalent qualification
GCE A Level / STPM (best of 3)
5
HKDSE
15
International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma
24
Canadian Provincial High School Diploma %
60%
WAUFP (CPS)
54
India (CBSE and ISC) %
60%
India (HSC) %
65%
Sri Lanka GCE A level
5
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Get credit towards your degree
You may be able to receive credit for recognised learning (CRL) from past study or professional experience, which could reduce the time it takes to finish your course.
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Additional information
Notes about this course
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Fees
2026 International indicative fees
Indicative year 1 fee
$39,696*
Total indicative course fee
$119,088*
2027 International indicative fees
Indicative year 1 fee
$42,474*
Total indicative course fee
$127,422*
Important information about fees
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Fees are indicative only.
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*First-year fees are based on a first-year full-time study load of 200 credits. Your fees will vary depending on the units you choose.
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Tuition fees are reviewed annually and may increase each year.
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This indicative fee does not include other fees like administrative and incidental fees (such as lab coats or art supplies) or the cost of your textbooks. Visit fees and charges for more information.
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These fees apply to international students enrolled at one of Curtin’s Australian campuses. For information about fees at Curtin’s global locations, visit the relevant campus website.
Scholarships
Get the support you need to succeed with our diverse range of scholarships. Whether it’s financial support, assistance with relocation, or recognition for your academic achievements, we have scholarships tailored to your unique needs.
John Curtin Excellence Scholarship
Through the John Curtin Global Excellence Scholarship, eligible students will receive 40% off the tuition fee.
Merit Scholarship
Rewarding academic performance and empowering students to continue their education in their chosen field. Eligible students will receive 20% off the tuition fee.
Global Future Leaders Scholarship
Giving international students the opportunity to pursue their ambitions and receive a world-class education. Eligible students will receive a one-off tuition fee credit of A$10,000 to help support their studies.
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