Course details

Summary

This programme is suitable for students with an undergraduate qualification who would like to increase their knowledge of a particular area of management and wish to take a slightly shorter programme than a master’s degree.

Agribusiness is a critical component of New Zealand's export economy and is also a significant part of our domestic economy. Agribusiness combines all facets of business operations that make up the agricultural sector, including farming, advising, distributing, processing, international markets and sales. In a small country like New Zealand, successful agribusiness relies on the ability to understand the operation of competitive global markets and the management of complex value chains. In choosing Agribusiness, you will build knowledge and business skills across a wide range of management capabilities relevant to the modern world.

Career opportunities

• Agri-consultant
• Agri-food business adviser
• Agribusiness Sector roles in: accounting, manufacturing, value chain, marketing, insurance and communications
• Agritechnology self-employed entrepreneur in agricultural business
• Government policy adviser
• Rural banking adviser/manager

Potential employers

• Agricultural business enterprises; banking and accounting
• Agricultural research organisations
• Agribusiness co-operatives
• Businesses engaging with the agribusiness sector
• Government ministries
• Self-employed entrepreneur
• Technology companies

Entry criteria

A recognized bachelor’s degree with a B/B+ grade average. You must also have a major in the relevant subject area with a B/B+ grade average.

English language requirements:

IELTS - 6.5 overall (no less than 6.0 in writing); iBT (internet based TOFEL) - 90 with a score of 22 in writing; Pearson PTE Academic- 65 with English language requirements no less than 58 for each communicative skill; From Waikato Pathways College - Successful completion of Level 8 with a B grade average in the Certificate of Attainment in Academic (CAAE) programme.