Bachelor of Science (Agricultural Sciences) / Bachelor of Commerce

There is increasing demand for leaders in the agriculture and food sectors with diverse skills and knowledge of both the management and technical aspects of the industry.

This unique program provides an opportunity to combine management studies with agriculture.

The combined degree brings together two key agriculture majors (Animal Science, and Crop & Pasture Science) with fundamental business knowledge and a choice of a business major (Management, Marketing or International Business).

The broad range of skills and experiences covered, together with industry and community engagement, prepare graduates for careers in the rapidly developing world of agribusiness.4 reasons to study Agricultural Science + Commerce at MurdochFive-star rating for student-teacher ratio, overall experience, student support and teaching quality.* *Source:

Good Universities Guide 2020 Gain fundamental skills across science and business relating to the Agricultural industry, increasing your employability in the rapidly developing global industry of agribusiness.

Studying at Australia’s only campus-based farm, you’ll gain hands-on experience in animal science and production together with crop science and pasture science.

As part of your studies, you’ll have the chance to get hands-on experience during industry placements in farms and agriculture research programs across WA.

Gain knowledge that will help you create innovative solutions for food, agriculture, communities and the environment.Develop your skillsBuild essential skills and knowledge to meet your career or study goals.

Topics you’ll cover include:animal science and health crop and pasture science international business management agricultural economics.Your careerAn extremely wide range of opportunities are available in the commercial, agricultural and industrial sectors covering information technology, manufacturing, food production, export industries, and biosecurity and food safety.

Future career options could include:Agricultural Scientist Agricultural Economist or Analyst Farm Manager Agronomist.For further admission information about this course, please download our Information Pack.Murdoch Admission Information - Science (PDF) 352 KB

Spine 9 credit points

Course Core 27 credit points

Required Units - Agricultural Science 12 credit points

Required Units - Commerce 15 credit points

Majors 48 credit points

Agricultural Sciences Major 24 credit points

Commerce Major 24 credit points

Options 12 credit points

For more information about the structure, please view the Handbook

Minors 12 credit points

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General Electives 12 credit points

Advanced Standing

Everyone has a different path to university so if you’ve already completed formal or informal learning, you could receive advanced standing. Also known as recognition of prior learning, advanced standing can reduce the amount of study needed to complete your degree by giving you credit for certain units.

Formal learning can include previous study in higher education vocational education or adult and community education. Informal learning can include on the job learning, various kinds of work and life experience.

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Adjustment for Murdoch RISE

Murdoch RISE is a selection rank adjustment, as part of our commitment to helping students from regional, Indigenous and low socio-economic backgrounds gain university entry.

If you achieve an ATAR of 60.00 - 89.95, a Murdoch RISE adjustment factor of up to 10.00 points may help you get into your preferred course. Murdoch RISE can increase your selection rank up to a maximum of 90.00.

There’s no application or need to register. If you are eligible, the adjustment factor is automatically added to your raw ATAR score when you apply.

 

This information applies to courses offered at our Australian campuses only. Courses offered at our Dubai, Singapore and Myanmar campuses or delivered by Open Universities Australia may have different requirements.