Associate Degree in Agribusiness

The Associate Degree in Agribusiness is an industry-focused course that prepares people to become dynamic, creative, and adaptable practitioners with the skills and knowledge to ensure that the business of agriculture is profitable and sustainable in a modern economic climate.

It is an ideal steppingstone for those currently working in agriculture who wish to move into leadership and management roles, or a great foundation for those wishing to enter the industry.The program combines business management, planning, finance, people management, innovation, and primary production in an authentic learning approach, utilising applied, blended, and online interaction.

The course content has been developed in consultation with industry experts and they are actively involved in its delivery.A key feature of the course is the integrated learning approach that applies an array of experiential education opportunities such as site visits, field work, case studies, simulated work environments, and data-driven decision-making.

This aims to enhance students’ problem solving, communication, critical thinking, teamwork, and leadership skills by allowing them to ‘learn through practice’.

It has been designed to make university study a little less daunting—and a lot more practical.The program is available for full-time and part-time study and is delivered through a combination of online study, tutorials, and practical workshopsCompleting our Associate Degree in Agribusiness will give you:a pathway to a great career in agriculturestrong commercial awareness of agribusiness industriespractical skills to take straight into the workplaceopportunities to advance in your chosen fieldthe skills to help you meet personal career development goalscredit towards a Bachelor degree at the University of Tasmania

Completion of the Associate Degree in Agribusiness requires 200 credit points including:

• A core (150 credit points)
• Electives (50 credit points)

We encourage you to apply for the courses you most want to study. If you’re not eligible to enter your chosen course right now, the UTAS admissions team will work with you to find the best pathway option.