Business (Agribusiness)

Australia's food and fibre sector has grown into a global export industry. Agribusiness professionals with the skills and knowledge to respond to changing and emerging international markets are needed.

La Trobe's Bachelor of Business (Agribusiness) gives you the business, economic and financial expertise to meet this demand. You'll also develop sought-after skills in the emerging areas of digital business and business analytics.

Course subjects are delivered at different regional La Trobe campuses, so you'll gain unique insights into how agribusiness operates across different Victorian regions.

You'll also gain hands-on experience in real-world agribusiness industries, ranging from farms to multinationals.

You'll learn:

• Agribusiness management
  • Explore the concepts, processes, ideas, issues and experiences of agribusiness managers and management.
• Economic issues and public policy
  • Analyse current economic issues and develop appropriate public policy responses to them.
• Sustainability
  • Understand the complex interactions between the environmental, economic and social dimensions of sustainability
• Business data analysis
  • Gain an introduction to statistical literacy and apply statistical concepts to critical business problems and major social issues.

CAREER OUTCOMES

Graduates will have the skills and knowledge to find employment in a range of agribusiness roles, including:

• Business operations manager
  • Oversee daily operations on agri-based establishments like farms and food manufacturing plants.
• Food scientist or quality assurance manager
  • Study crops, livestock and farm animals with the goal of increasing safety and productivity.
• Commodities buyer
  • Purchase commodities for use in food manufacturing or production.
• Agribusiness banker
  • Evaluate, approve and manage loans to agribusiness enterprises.
• Agricultural lobbyist
  • Represent agricultural interests and work with government officials and policymakers