Bachelor of Agricultural Science and Bachelor of Business Murdoch University

Overview

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 programme provides an opportunity to combine management studies with agriculture. 

The  Bachelor of Agricultural Science and Bachelor of Business combined degree offered at Murdoch University 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.

3 reasons to study Agricultural Science and Business at Murdoch

• 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 programmes across WA.

• Gain knowledge that will help you create innovative solutions for food, agriculture, communities and the environment.

Your future career

An 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