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40. Bachelor of Applied Science (Rural Management)
    40.1. Glenormiston campus
    40.2. Duration
    40.3. Distance education
    40.4. Admission requirements
    40.5. Career opportunities
    40.6. Course outline

40. Bachelor of Applied Science (Rural Management)

There has been no first year entry into this course since 2001. Please refer to the new details for the new course Bachelor of Agriculture. The information below applies only to continuing students.

40.1. Glenormiston campus

The Bachelor of Applied Science (Rural Management) is an undergraduate course which prepares people for professional roles in the rural sector as managers of agricultural production in agribusiness enterprises or rural management projects and enterprises. Areas of the rural sector to which graduates may contribute include production management, marketing, technological innovation, consulting, project management, counselling, education and extension and journalism.

40.2. Duration

The course comprises one year full-time study or equivalent part-time or external study.

40.3. Distance education

The Bachelor of Applied Science (Rural Management) is also offered by external mode.

40.4. Admission requirements

Students entering this course will normally have satisfactorily completed an Advanced Diploma of Applied Science in Farm Management or Farm Production (which consist of two years coursework and one year industrial experience), or equivalent, prior to commencing the final year as detailed below.

40.5. Career opportunities

Graduates can expect to obtain employment as production managers, product development technologists, marketing managers, advisers and consultants, rural journalists and rural counsellors.

40.6. Course outline

First to third year

	Advanced Diploma of Applied Science or Advanced Diploma of Rural Business Management (credit granted)	200.0

Fourth year

Semester 1		Points
	793-406 Project I	12.5
	Three electives*	37.5

Semester 2
	793-410 Human Resource Management in Agriculture	12.5
	793-412 Project II	12.5
	Two electives*	25.0
Total Points		300.0

* Electives may be chosen from the following list or other approved subject(s).

Elective subjects

	793-403 Financial Management	12.5
	793-407 Agribusiness	12.5
	793-411 Information Technology	12.5

The availability of electives may depend on demand.