Master of Management in Agribusiness
Course details
| NZQF Level | 9 |
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About the course
As global food production evolves, there is a need for leaders who understand the complex relationship between land, agribusiness and the global trading environment. This programme teaches you how to make the most of opportunities and face constraints and challenges in the agribusiness sector.
About this programme
Expand your agribusiness knowledge and skills and enhance your employment opportunities.
The programme will give you a firm understanding of the dynamics, analysis and management structures covering bio-economic systems and agribusiness products and services.
This programme can be completed in 12 months if you start in Semester 1.
How you’ll grow
- Advance your understanding and knowledge of agribusiness systems and value chains
- Seed and develop the interdisciplinary skills required to undertake senior management and leadership roles in agribusinesses here in New Zealand and across the world
- Nurture your communication skills at all levels of an organisation
Career opportunities
You’ll be strongly prepared for senior management roles in agribusinesses that operate in any part of the world.
Graduate Attributes
Graduate Attributes refer to the knowledge, skills, and values that you gain from completing your qualification. These high-level qualities will prepare you for career success, further study or research and making a valuable contribution to society in your chosen field.
Knowledge
- Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of the elements of the agribusiness environment.
- Identify and critically discuss current and emerging issues facing the agribusiness sector.
- Comprehensively describe and evaluate ownership structures (such as co-operatives) utilised by agribusiness firms.
- Critically discuss agribusiness value chains and competitive strategies utilised by agribusiness.
- Demonstrate a high level of understanding of the theoretical frameworks and techniques utilised in the evaluation of the agribusiness sector.
- Master a range of appropriate research methods and techniques utilised in the analysis of the agribusiness sector.
Skills
- Assess the appropriateness and effectiveness of different agribusiness value chains in different environments.
- Analyse the effectiveness of a range of interventions on various stakeholders within an agribusiness value chain.
- Evaluate agribusiness systems by applying a range of tools and techniques.
- Demonstrate a professional standard of communication and engagement with peers in the agribusiness sector.
Values
- Be committed to the efficient functioning of agribusiness value chains to the benefit of all stakeholders.
- Excellent grasp of professional and ethical agribusiness management practice.
- Acknowledgement of different perspectives, including Maori, and the implications for agribusiness systems.
Entry requirements
- A relevant New Zealand level 7 bachelor’s degree or recognised equivalent with a B average or better in the 300 level and final year (full-time equivalent) courses
- If English isn’t your first language, other entry requirements will apply. Learn more about the English language requirements.
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.