Students will gain knowledge, understanding and skills in the principles and practices of agricultural production and how they contribute to practice change. There is an emphasis on understanding the value chain and business environment that is fundamental to the economic performance of agricultural industries and enterprises, which is why work experience is embedded in the degree, and there are significant opportunities to engage directly with the vibrant and dynamic Tasmanian agricultural industry. The course includes theory and practical activities around agricultural production, economics, marketing, finance and communication. Together these are used to understand the real-life and complex problems facing agricultural production, practice change and agribusiness. Areas of study covered in this course include: Agribusiness Agricultural production and technology Animal science and principles of breeding Crop production Crop protection and microbiology Economics, finance and marketing Soil science

Admission to undergraduate courses at the University of Tasmania requires qualifications equivalent to the 12th year of schooling in Australia. For those applicants who are nationals of and currently residing in a country where English is NOT the official language, evidence of an IELTS or TOEFL test must be provided. The Bachelor of Design requires an IELTS (Academic) of 6.0 with no individual band less than 5.5.