Sustainable food production has never been more important - with the world population ever increasing, the environmental pressures on our planet have never been greater. The dual four-year program allows you to combine practical business skills with your interests in sustainable agriculture. You will study the scientific and managerial principles required to help commercial farmers sustainably increase their output of food and fibre to feed and clothe the world with the least environmental and social impact. The Bachelor of Sustainable Agriculture component of the dual provides you with the skills and knowledge to help industry tackle some of the big problems facing our planet. The agribusiness component of the program will prepare you for business management positions in industries which demand graduates who are consumer focused, commercially aware, innovative, internationally orientated and technically competent. You will learn about marketing, finance and managing people and technology along the agrifood value chain. You will study business courses in accounting, economics, and market research in an agribusiness context.
Students will complete courses at both the St Lucia (Brisbane) and Gatton campuses.