The global population is increasing, and with it comes the need for a profitable and economically viable agribusiness sector to meet the food and fibre demand of humanity. This extended major will combine practical business skills with your interests in agriculture to tackle the global challenge of creating a sustainable food future.
The global population is increasing, and with it comes the need for a profitable and economically viable agribusiness sector to meet the food and fibre demand of humanity. The agribusiness sector is important and dynamic in producing food and fibre, consumer expenditure and employment creation. The sector also faces many challenges that require innovative and visionary leadership.
The extended major in Agribusiness and Agricultural Sciences will provide students with unique, the opportunity to be part of this growing sector. Students learn both the agricultural science and business and managerial economic knowledge and skills necessary to address the scientific and managerial challenges in food systems and value chains.
Careers and further study
This course opens up a world of future study pathways and career options.
Career Pathways
Students graduating in with the extended major in agribusiness and agricultural sciences are in high demand by employers.
Graduates will thrive in:
Agricultural businesses
Banks
Insurance companies
Private consulting firms
Government departments
Non-governmental organisations
Graduates may work as:
Policy analyst
Commodity trade analyst
Financial analyst
Production supervisor
Marketing coordinator
Career Opportunities
Policy Analyst
Financial Analyst
Analyst
Marketing Specialist