Diploma in Horticultural Management
Course details
About the course
Expand your opportunities in modern-day horticulture with a study programme that combines business management with the latest cultivation and production knowledge.
New Zealand is a world-leader in horticultural production. Besides being a major export industry, you’re playing an important part in helping the global land-based food sector evolve and meet the growing needs whilst also applying the principles of sustainable production and land care. This is usually a 12-month, full time study programme.
How you’ll grow
- Grow your knowledge and understanding of modern horticultural production and management systems.
- Build a firm understanding of business management and the principles of commercial enterprise success.
- Put your learnings into practice with hands-on practical work as a necessary component of your study.
- Be immediately employable as soon as you’ve competed your study.
Practical work
A period of practical work is a requirement for this qualification:
- Minimum of 44 weeks of hands-on practical experience (preferably full-time)
- On at least two different horticultural units.
Download the Practical Work Handbook (PDF 1100 KB) for this diploma.
For more information on the practical aspects of study, email the Practical Work Coordinator or phone +64 3 423 0061.
About the provider
Lincoln University is one of the eight government universities in New Zealand. Established in 1878, it is governed by the Lincoln University Council.
Based in Canterbury, in the South Island of New Zealand, Lincoln offers a unique experience, a perfect balance of student and academic life and a host of recreation activities around the region.
The institution is rated the 15th best small university in the world by the QS World University Rankings. It is home to a diverse group of nearly 4,500 students who come from more than 80 different countries around the world.
Lincoln graduates have a 6 percent higher employment rate than those from other New Zealand universities and the number of students graduating from Lincoln is higher than the national average.
Students can choose from a wide range of specialist courses from three faculties and one division – the Faculty of Agribusiness and Commerce; the Faculty of Agriculture and Life Sciences; the Faculty of Environment, Society and Design; and the University Studies and English Language Division.
Lincoln has dedicated itself towards undertaking meaningful research that makes a globally positive impact. Its sustainable approach and commitment towards handling climate change issues have attracted many postgraduate students studying at the institution.
The university also engages in other land-based research and hosts a range of research centres, including food research and innovation, land, environment and people, wildlife management and conservation, and soil and environmental research.
The university shares ties with leading organisations as well as research centres, which help students gain additional skills and knowledge through practical learning experiences.
The Lincoln University Students' Association (LUSA) is an active student body that governs a variety of clubs and organisations on campus.