Marcus Oldham College
Bachelor of Business (Agriculture)
Waurn Ponds, Victoria, Australia
Level
Bachelor
Duration
3.0F
Campus
Waurn Ponds (Geelong) (VIC)
Intl. Tuition
Fee not confirmed
Intake
2025-01-27
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Course Overview
Bachelor of Business (Agriculture) at Marcus Oldham College in Waurn Ponds, Victoria, Australia is a bachelor programme designed to give you both rigorous academic grounding and exposure to current practice in the field.
- Study with academics who are active researchers and industry practitioners, with regular contact through seminars, tutorials, and project work.
- Develop core knowledge in your first year before specialising through optional modules in later years tailored to your interests and career goals.
- Build practical, transferable skills — analysis, communication, teamwork, and project delivery — that employers across sectors actively look for.
- Access dedicated employability support including internships, placements, alumni mentoring, and a careers service that connects students to graduate roles.
- Join a global student community with extracurricular societies, sports, volunteering, and study-abroad opportunities to round out your university experience.
Career snapshot (indicative)
Agriculture and rural science graduates work in farm management, agri-tech, food production, environmental consultancy and agricultural policy, with growing demand in precision farming, sustainable food systems and rural development.
Student life (indicative)
Geelong offers a great outdoor-focused student lifestyle with beaches, cafés and a welcoming community.
The University at a Glance
Staff Ratio
18.0:1
Career Prospects
Avg Starting Salary
£33,970
First-year earnings
Costs & Living
Intl. Tuition
Fee not confirmed
Check the university's official fee page
City & Location
Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)
Course Curriculum
Year 1
- Foundations of Bachelor of Business (Agriculture)
- Academic and Research Skills
- Quantitative Methods
- Introduction to Theory and Practice
- Optional language or breadth module.
Year 2
- Intermediate Bachelor of Business (Agriculture) topics
- Applied Methods and Tools
- Group Project
- Two optional pathway modules
- Career and Industry Insights.
Year 3
- Advanced Bachelor of Business (Agriculture)
- Independent Dissertation or Capstone Project
- Two specialist optional modules aligned with your interests
- Employability and Professional Development.
Entry Requirements
Subjects
- Current Year 12 graduates Interview All applicants will be contacted by Marcus Oldham College to arrange an interview time.
- Recent Year 12 graduates Interview All applicants will be contacted by Marcus Oldham College to arrange an interview time.
- Applicants with Higher Education study Interview All applicants will be contacted by Marcus Oldham College to arrange an interview time.
- Applicants with VET study Interview All applicants will be contacted by Marcus Oldham College to arrange an interview time.
- Applicants with work and life experience Interview All applicants will be contacted by Marcus Oldham College to arrange an interview time. | Applicants with Higher Education study Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.
- Mature age consideration Applicants wishing to apply under Mature Age consideration must contact the College.
- Pre-entry year (1 years industry experience) All applicants must be able to demonstrate some form of at least one year's industry experience post-secondary school.
- Applicants with VET study Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.
- Mature age consideration Applicants wishing to apply under Mature Age consideration must contact the College.
- Pre-entry year (1 years industry experience) All applicants must be able to demonstrate some form of at least one year's industry experience post-secondary school.
- Applicants with work and life experience Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.
- Mature age consideration Applicants wishing to apply under Mature Age consideration must contact the College.
- Pre-entry year (1 years industry experience) All applicants must be able to demonstrate some form of at least one year's industry experience post-secondary school.
Assessment Methods
Assessment is varied across the programme and may include: Written examinations across foundational modules; Coursework essays and analytical reports; Group and individual projects with presentations; Practical lab, studio, or fieldwork assessments where relevant; A final-year dissertation or capstone project that lets you specialise in a topic of your choice.
Campus & City Life
Staff Ratio
18:1
Students per staff
Campus at a Glance
City Size
Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)
Climate (indicative)
Mild coastal
Safety Index (indicative)
8.0/10
Transport
Good (close to station or regional airport)
Social Scene
Friendly community | Coastal lifestyle
Student Life & City (indicative)
Geelong offers a great outdoor-focused student lifestyle with beaches, cafés and a welcoming community.
- Geelong offers a great outdoor-focused student lifestyle with beaches, cafés and a welcoming community.
What Students Love
- Beach lifestyle
- Great café culture
- Thriving student social scene
- Parks & green spaces
University Stats
Career & Outcomes
Avg Starting Salary
£33,970
Average first-year salary
Placement Year
✗ Not offered
Industry work experience
Career Outcomes Overview (indicative)
Agriculture and rural science graduates work in farm management, agri-tech, food production, environmental consultancy and agricultural policy, with growing demand in precision farming, sustainable food systems and rural development.
- Agriculture and rural science graduates work in farm management, agri-tech, food production, environmental consultancy and agricultural policy, with growing demand in precision farming, sustainable food systems and rural development.
Top Industries for Graduates
- Healthcare
- Business
- Education
Study Abroad Opportunities
Y
- Y
Costs & Living Expenses
Intl. Tuition
Fee not confirmed
Check the university's official fee page
Overall Cost of Living (indicative)
HIGH
This location has a higher cost of living. Budget accordingly for accommodation, food, and general expenses.
Monthly Student Budget (indicative)
Cost Overview (indicative)
Like most major Australian cities, Waurn Ponds (Geelong) carries a moderate-to-high cost of living — expect around $1,810/month (housing $1,040, food $420, transport $110). A comfortable lifestyle at costs below Australia's major east-coast cities.
- Like most major Australian cities, Waurn Ponds (Geelong) carries a moderate-to-high cost of living — expect around $1,810/month (housing $1,040, food $420, transport $110).
- A comfortable lifestyle at costs below Australia's major east-coast cities.