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Agricultural Economics
Bachelor of AgricultureMajorYear: 2017
Agricultural Economics
Overview
This major will provide graduates with a depth and breadth of understanding of economics the context of agricultural production systems. Students will study subjects in economics, resource and farm management, and value chain analysis. Graduates of this major will be well equipped to analyse agricultural systems from an economic perspective, and provide advice on management decision making in this context.
This major will be available to students who commenced the B-AGR from 2016 onwards. The subjects comprising the third year of this new major are subject to review in 2017, and may be altered for 2018.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this major, students will have:
- A strong understanding of the principles of agricultural economics and enterprise management
- A 'systems-thinking' approach to agricultural production chains
- The ability to critically evaluate options, and formulate plans that will ensure the long term financial and economic sustainability of production systems
- Skills to effectively analyse agricultural problems from an economic perspective and reach appropriate solutions;
- An understanding of current issues facing agricultural production systems
- The ability to communicate and discuss industry and economic information with relevant stakeholders
- The capacity for initiating and maintaining cooperative relationships with colleagues
- The ability to analyse and interpret agricultural financial data for appropriate decision making
Last updated: 30 January 2024
Structure
150 credit points
The Agricultural Economics major is undertaken across Years 2 and 3 of the Bachelor of Agriculture.
At Year 2 the major for Agricultural Economics consists of Level 2 subjects:
- 25 credit points of core subjects for the Bachelor of Agriculture degree
- 75 credit points of elective subjects
In Year 2, students also have the option of undertaking a semester of study (Semester 2) at Dookie Campus. Students who study this semester at Dookie would normally be expected to complete all four subjects offered at Dookie Campus. Three of these subjects, AGRI20040 Enterprise management, AGRI20036 Ecology & Grazing Management and AGRI20035 Applied Crop Production & Horticulture will count as electives. A student completing the semester of study at Dookie will be eligible to progress to Year 3 of the Agricultural Economics major.
At Year 3 the major for Agricultural Economics consists of Level 3 subjects:
- 25 credit points of core subjects for the Bachelor of Agriculture degree
- 50 credit points of core subjects for the major
- 25 credit points of elective subjects
Subject Options
Core for Year 2 - Parkville Option
All students who choose to study the entire second year of the Bachelor of Agriculture year at Parkville will be required to complete the following core subjects in Year 2 for the Agricultural Economics major:
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
AGRI20038 | Principles of Soil Science |
Semester 2 (On Campus - Dookie)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
ECON20012 | Agricultural Economics | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Electives for Year 2 - Parkville Option
Students studying the entire year at Parkville have the option to take 75 points of elective subjects at Year 2.
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
AGRI20003 | Sustainable Food Systems | June (On Campus - Dookie) |
12.5 |
AGRI20026 | Plant Growth Processes | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
BCMB20006 | Biochemistry in Agricultural Systems | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
AGRI20037 | Crop Production and Management | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
DASC20010 | Animal Physiology and Growth | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
DASC20012 | Comparative Nutrition and Digestion | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
MIIM20004 | No longer available | ||
UNIB20012 | Water for Sustainable Futures | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Year 2 - Dookie Option
Students who select to study the second semester at the Dookie Campus would normally be required to study the following five subjects:
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
AGRI20036 | Ecology and Grazing Management |
Semester 2 (On Campus - Dookie)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
AGRI20038 | Principles of Soil Science |
Semester 2 (On Campus - Dookie)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
AGRI20040 | Enterprise Management | Semester 2 (On Campus - Dookie) |
12.5 |
AGRI20035 | Applied Crop Production and Horticulture | Semester 2 (On Campus - Dookie) |
12.5 |
ECON20012 | Agricultural Economics | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Electives for Year 2 - Dookie Option
Students who select to study the second semester at the Dookie Campus will have the option to select 37.5 points of elective subjects in Semester 1 from the following:
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
AGRI20026 | Plant Growth Processes | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
BCMC20006 | No longer available | ||
DASC20010 | Animal Physiology and Growth | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
MIIM20004 | No longer available | ||
UNIB20012 | Water for Sustainable Futures | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Year Three
The Agricultural Economics major will be further refined for 2018 and incorporate the following Level 3 subjects:
Core to Major:
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
AGRI30003 | Agricultural Systems Analysis | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
AGRI30033 | Farm Management Economics | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Electives:
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
DASC30005 | Applied Animal Behaviour | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
DASC30015 | Animal Welfare and Ethics | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
DASC30016 | No longer available |
The course coordinator may approve enrolment into additional elective subjects at Level 2 or 3 where it is demonstrated that the selected subject is cognate and relevant to the major.
Last updated: 30 January 2024