Course details

Summary

Lincoln University's Diploma in Farm Management leads on from the Diploma in Agriculture and is designed for students who are seeking a management career in Agribusiness, or as a professional Farm Manager. Students will study all aspects of agribusiness management, including land purchase and ownership, financial and taxation management, investment analysis, agricultural law, labour management and law, and machinery ownership.

Practical Work

A period of Practical Work is a requirement of this qualification

A summary of requirements is provided:

• 44 weeks in total on at least two different types of farms

It is important that students in this programme have the following attributes to ensure successful completion of the practicum:

• Competence in driving vehicles (previous tractor or truck driving experience is an advantage)

• Previous farming experience is preferred, though not essential

• Physical ability for working on farms without endangering yourself or others.

Summary of Regulations

All of the following:

• Pass 120 credits: Farm Management (60 credits) plus 60 credits from elective schedule of courses.

Entry criteria

Students must have successfully completed Lincoln University's Diploma in Agriculture.

They should also have obtained an Overall CAE and 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).