CSU's Bachelor of Agricultural Science aims to provide graduates with the knowledge, skills and experience they require to be assets in the agricultural industries. CSU's Bachelor of Agricultural Science is science-based, but focuses on the practical issues facing agriculture, producers, agribusiness and the environment. It provides training in the major disciplines that underpin our modern agricultural industries. The course reflects the School of Agricultural and Wine Sciences' emphasis and commitment to new agriculture, providing students with a variety of study options that maximise their potential and career. The foundation in science gained will be drawn upon to build an understanding of management and integration of agricultural issues and allows you to develop a strong foundation in agricultural science and related disciplines. The course offers flexible pathway options. At the end of third year, students can choose to graduate with a Bachelor of Agriculture or go on to fourth year to complete the Bachelor of Agricultural Science, choosing either a professional placement pathway or agricultural research (Honours) pathway.

Agriculture is facing many new challenges and demands. The agricultural industry is now a very different industry from that of the past. The industry needs skilled professionals with new ideas, new ways of learning and new ways of producing. Graduates need to be well trained, skilled, knowledgeable, dynamic thinkers, who are confident and job ready. It is our aim at CSU to produce graduates with these qualities - graduates who can meet the challenges faced, who can make a difference in the industry and who can help feed the world with new agriculture. Career prospects in this new agricultural industry are excellent. There is a massive shortage of skilled professionals in a wide range of positions. You will possess the qualifications and skills most desired by industry and as a graduate of CSU's Bachelor of Agricultural Science, you will be in high demand with a good range of job prospects available to you. Graduates find careers as: agronomists livestock/animal production specialists farm managers agricultural merchandise representatives agricultural researchers Landcare coordinatorss/managers advisory and technical consultants teachers journalists irrigation specialists marketing professionals rural financial supply officers parks and recreation officers You also have the choice of using the degree as a general qualification finding employment in many areas outside science and agriculture.