Bachelor of Commerce (Horticulture)
Course details
| NZQF Level | 7 |
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About the course
Prepare yourself to grow into a business leader in horticultural and food industries, where there is strong demand for knowledgeable professionals hungry to address increasing global pressure for high quality food.
There is escalating pressure to meet the growing demands for more quality food as the world population increases. But alongside knowledge of production processes and systems, business skills are equally important. Lincoln University’s Bachelor of Commerce (Horticulture) will prepare you for a management role in the horticultural industry.
How you’ll grow
- With an in-depth understanding of the bio-physical environment and biological production systems that relate to horticultural production.
- By building your knowledge of the characteristics of the horticultural industry, along with the theoretical concepts that underpin its operation and management.
- Learning how to analyse the likely impacts of new technologies and innovative new practices in the sector.
- Understanding how to apply the appropriate approaches, methods and tools needed to analyse, evaluate and solve problems related to horticultural production, agribusiness management and marketing issues.
- Being comfortable integrating theory and practice from different disciplines to evaluate complex social, economic and technical aspects of global horticultural systems.
- With the ability to communicate a clear, fluid understanding of real-world horticultural business issues.
Career opportunities
This programme will make a strong candidate for management and advisory positions in either the horticultural industry or food-related organisations. You’ll also have the potential to move into a governance role.
Practical work requirements
During your study, you’re expected to complete:
- At least 30 weeks of hands-on practical experience
- Comprising two horticultural placements of 15 weeks each, or
- Two horticultural placements of 10 weeks each plus an allied placement of 10 weeks
- The minimum placement period is 10 weeks per workplace, with a maximum term of 15 weeks.
- Two reports are required.
Download the Practical Work Handbook (PDF 1700 KB) for this degree.
For more information on the practical aspects of study, email the Practical Work Coordinator or phone +64 3 423 0061.
> The goal of the programme is to provide business and management skills that directly apply to complex, specific nature of the horticulture industry. What we’re hearing from the industry is that higher level academic training is needed for managerial staff.
Professor Alison Bailey
Head of Department, Land Management and Systems
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.