Bachelor of Business & Environmental Science (Majoring in Aquaculture)

Provided by James Cook University

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Awarded by James Cook University


Course introduction

Introduction


With aquatic food resources already under pressure and declining, it is essential to develop aquaculture products in a sustainable fashion to improve aquatic food security.
It is increasingly important for Environmental Scientists to understand the theories of sustainability and the effects of humans on the climate as well as to know how to plan and lead sustainable business and environmental practices. With JCU’s Bachelor of Business and Environmental Science (Aquaculture), you’ll learn how to manage the delicate balance between profit, policy, conservation and aquaculture.
This multi-disciplinary program provides students with core knowledge and training in the application of business and environmental principles, with particular attention to aquaculture. Graduates of the program will be able to integrate and apply a coherent body of theoretical and technical knowledge in the disciplines of business and environmental science, with depth in sustainability principles and tropical contexts in the area of aquaculture.

As a graduate of Bachelor of Business and Environmental Science Majoring in Aquaculture you will be able to work within a range of public, private and non-profit organisations, particularly those linked to the aquaculture industry. All companies will require key staff who can facilitate growth of businesses in times of strong social and governmental demands for good environmental practices.



Area of Studies


Course Structure
12 business + 12 science subjects

Study Program
Students need to complete 24 subjects including electives as per study plan.

Business Subjects

  • Accounting for Decision Making
  • Economics for Sustainable Business
  • Business, Environment and Society in the Tropics
  • Contemporary Business Communications
  • Plus 4 Business level 2 subjects and 4 Business level 3 subjects
Environmental Science Subjects
  • Introduction to Biodiversity
  • Environmental Processes and Global Change
  • Introduction to Sustainability
  • Statistics and Data Analysis 1
  • Plus 2 Environmental Science level 2 subjects
Aquaculture
  • Introduction to Aquaculture (Core)
  • Aquaculture of Tropical Species (Core)
  • Plus 4 Aquaculture level 3 subjects
Electives*
  • Introduction to Environmental Economics
  • The Case for Sustainability
  • Marine Ecology and Environmental Assessment
  • Sustainable Aquaculture
  • Aquaculture: Feeds and Nutrition
  • Aquaculture: Propagation
  • Aquaculture: Stock Improvement
  • Aquatic Animal Ecophysiology
  • Aquaculture Systems Design
  • Aquaculture in Practice

*Subject to availability
 



Entry Requirements


Entry Requirements

  • The entrance requirements differ from country to country but in general applicants must have satisfactorily completed 12 years of schooling or equivalent, with maths as a compulsory subject.
  • Students who do not have the compulsory subject may be considered for admission on an individual case-by-case basis.
For further information email [email protected]
English Requirements
  • IELTS 6.0 (no component lower than 6.0)/TOEFL iBT 79 (with minimum writing score of 19) and above; or
  • Satisfactory completion of James Cook University Singapore English Language Preparatory Program (ELPP).
  • Students who have successfully completed 2 years of full-time study in English medium may satisfy the English Language Requirement
Attendance Requirements
International students holding a valid Student’s Pass are required to attend at least 90% of scheduled classes per month. Failure to attend classes is a breach of the student visa conditions. Being absent from classes for a continuous period of seven days or more, or attendance falling below  90% without valid reasons will result in the student needing to surrender their Student's Pass for cancellation.
Domestic students must attend at least 75% of the scheduled lecture and tutorial activities to be eligible for assessment.
 



Fees & Funding


Domestic* International
S$58,636 S$61,204

*Fees apply to all Singapore residents (Singapore Citizens, Permanent Residents and all pass holders excluding those holding a Student Pass)
Note: All course fees include prevailing 7% Goods and Services Tax (GST)
 

 

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