Graduate Certificate in Agribusiness Management

The Graduate Certificate in Agribusiness Management will help learners critically analyse strategic issues facing agricultural industries, develop and implement appropriate policies in the areas of operations and general management, understanding agribusiness economics, as well as identify future trends and potential issues within the industry.

The aim of the Graduate Certificate in Agribusiness Management is to provide students who already have a degree, or extensive applicable experience, with theoretical and applied knowledge in a specialised area, which can be used in professional practice or further advanced study in this area.

Select from a range of papers to gain knowledge of agirbusiness industries, including livestock and crop sectors, health and safety, and sustainable practises. Understand the economics and learn the management skills to become a leader in the Agribusiness sector. Develop strategies to ensure a competative business, and understand the infuences shaping the future of the industry.Learn about policy and regulatory requirements and impacts, and undertake research into a topics of special interest.

The programme offers a blend of theoretical and practical learning, with an emphasis on applied knowledge and skill. High importance is placed on the development of agribusiness management skills (such as communication, presentation, interpersonal and problem solving skills) in addition to the development of specific agribusiness knowledge.

Compulsory Papers

MGT618 (MGT235) Agribusiness Economics (15 credits)

Students in this paper will explore the economic and policy issues associated with agricultural production, marketing, and resource use. Students will develop the knowledge and skills necessary to apply agricultural and resource policy analyses to agricultural production and cost economics, farm management economics and agricultural marketing economics.

On completion of this paper the student will be able to:

• Compare and contrast economic and policy issues in agricultural production, marketing, and resource use.
• Critically analyse agricultural and resource policies relevant to the economics of agricultural production and cost, farm management, and agricultural marketing.

MGT709 (MGT309) Relationships, Influence and Leadership (15 credits)

Students will be able to recognise and maximise their role in influencing decision makers and understand how to use influential tactics; they will understand some of the theories attached to influencing decision-making and know when to apply these to situations; leadership and its qualities as opposed to management, will be examined as will the relationship between leaders and those who seek to influence them.

On successful completion of this paper, students will be able to:

• Analyse and evaluate a range of perspectives on leadership relevant to different management levels within organisational and situational contexts
• Discuss and demonstrate their understanding of the influence of a range of factors on leadership
• Apply leadership contemporary knowledge and skills to the management of change
• Critically evaluate their current leadership abilities, strengths and weaknesses, and create their own leadership development plan

MGT715 (MGT315) Agricultural and Resource Policy (15 credits)

This paper provides students with the knowledge of New Zealand agricultural, agri-environmental and resource policies, the role of a policy advisor and the theories behind government regulation to enable students to establish a framework to analyse agricultural and resource policies in both national and global contexts.

On completion of this paper the student will be able to:

• Research agricultural and resource policies and theories of government regulation.
• Consider selected agricultural, agri-environmental and resource policies in New Zealand in the critical analysis of policy impacts in both national and global contexts.

MGT716 (MGT316) Sustainable Agribusiness Practice (15 credits)

This paper provides students with the knowledge of environmental and social information required for the development of an agribusiness strategy which includes societal expectations, intergenerational issues, and business and industry life cycles, enabling students to undertake value chain analysis and evaluate eco-efficiency outcomes.

On completion of this paper the student will be able to:

• Research environmental and social information required for development of an agribusiness strategy inclusive of societal expectations, intergenerational issues and business and industry life cycles.
• Undertake the critical analysis of a value chain in an agribusiness and evaluate eco-efficiency outcomes.