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 JCUs Bachelor of Business and Environmental Science (Aquaculture), youll 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.
Career Outcomes
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.
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
September 2025
James Cook University Singapore
Sims Drive Campus,
149 Sims Drive,
Singapore,
387380, Singapore
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
May 2025
James Cook University Singapore
Sims Drive Campus,
149 Sims Drive,
Singapore,
387380, Singapore
The entrance requirements differ from country to country but in general applicants must have satisfactorily completed 12 years of schooling or equivalent
Successfully complete ten (10) subjects with a minimum pass of 50% per subject and secure an overall 65% of the James Cook University Foundation program will also satisfy the entry requirement.
Pre-requisite
Assumed knowledge English and Mathematical Methods
English Requirements
IELTS 6.0 (no component lower than 6.0) / TOEFL (Internet Based) 74 (no component less than 18) / Pearson PTE Academic 52 (no component less than 52); or C1 Advanced/C2 Proficiency 169 (no component less than 169) or ISLPR At least 3 in each skill area or AEMG English for Academic Purposes Direct Entry Program (AEAP DEP) Final Exam Overall 65% with no exam sub-score below 65%; or
Satisfactory completion of James Cook University Singapore English Language Preparatory Program (ELPP); or
Successful completion of other qualifications completed in English Language deemed comparable to Australian standards on a case-by-case basis in accordance to JCU admissions guidelines.
James Cook University Australia’s Singapore campus is the only Australian institution in Singapore recognized with 'university' status.