Course details

Summary

This degree will equip students with a sound applied knowledge of core business concepts and the unique commercial considerations of the multi-billion dollar primary production industry. A rapidly growing global population and the constraints of finite resources require a more savvy approach to the business of food production and food marketing. Likewise, the increasing sophistication and purchasing power of consumers throughout the world means an increasing demand for a diverse range of high quality products. Students will gain a contextual understanding of the global agribusiness and food marketing sectors to meet this demand.

Programme structure:

• Pass at least 360 credits (24 courses)
• Pass all compulsory courses
• Complete no more than 165 credits (11 courses) at 100 level
• Complete at least 75 credits (5 courses) at 300 level
• Complete all practical work requirements.

Practical work:

18 weeks in total:

• Working in aspects of the food industry including production systems (horticultural and agricultural), adding value to primary products or marketing.

Career outcomes:

Studying Agribusiness and Food Marketing at Lincoln University opens up a world of opportunities. Graduates are employable along the agrifood value chain in positions such as product sales, customer service, marketing and communications, new product innovation, logistics and supply chain management, business development, as well as quality and supply management.

Entry criteria

Applicants must have University Entrance through NCEA, or an approved equivalent qualification. They should also have obtained an overall CAE or FCE score of 169, with no individual component less than 162; PTE of 50 overall score - with no communicative skill less than 42; Lincoln University English Language of LU EL 65%; NZCEL of Level 4 (Academic Endorsement).