Graduate Certificate in Agribusiness Management

Agriculture is more than farming. It's a dynamic and growing business sector. This programme equips you with the skills to navigate the opportunities and challenges facing modern agribusiness. Develop expertise in management, policy, operations, and financial decision-making, and graduate ready to contribute to the future of the industry.

Important Notice:

This programme is now closed to new students. Students already enrolled will be allowed to continue in this course going forward, to finish off their qualification. 

If you have any questions, please send an email to info@sit.ac.nz. Please specify the programme of study you are enquiring about in the subject section of your email, so that your query can be quickly directed to the right person.

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Campus
SIT Online
Qualification
Graduate Certificate
Level
7
Credits
60
Duration

17 weeks full-time

Up to two years part-time

Intakes are 17 weeks long

Dates
TBC
Fees
This programme qualifies for SIT Zero Fees. Terms and Conditions apply. Click here for more information.
Tuition Fees

Zero tuition fees

Direct Material Costs

$8.00 per credit (incl. GST)

International Fees

$100 per credit (incl. GST). See International.

Course Outline

Important Notice:

This programme is now closed to new students. Students already enrolled will be allowed to continue in this course going forward, to finish off their qualification. 

If you have any questions, please send an email to info@sit.ac.nz. Please specify the programme of study you are enquiring about in the subject section of your email, so that your query can be quickly directed to the right person.

The Graduate Certificate in Agribusiness Management will help learners to critically analyse issues facing agricultural industries, to develop and implement policy in the areas of operations and general management, and to understand costing and financial management processes.

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 Agribusiness Management, which can be used in professional practice or further advanced study in this area.

Select from a range of courses to gain knowledge of agribusiness industries, including livestock and crop sectors, health and safety, and sustainable practices. Understand the economics and learn the management skills to become a leader in the Agribusiness sector. Develop strategies to ensure a competitive business, and understand the influences shaping the future of the industry. Learn about policy and regulatory requirements and impacts, and undertake research into a topic 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.

Course Content

Compulsory Papers

MGT618 Agribusiness Economics (15 credits)

Learners in this course will explore the economic and policy issues associated with agricultural production, marketing, and resource use. Learners 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 successful completion of this course the learner 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 Relationships, Influence and Leadership (15 credits)

This course presents insights to enable learners to recognise their role in influencing decision makers and understand how to use influential tactics.

On successful completion of this course the learner will be able to:

  • Analyse and evaluate a range of perspectives on leadership relevant to different management levels within organisational and situational contexts
  • Evaluate 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 Agricultural and Resource Policy (15 credits)

This course provides learners 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 learners to establish a framework to analyse agricultural and resource policies in both national and global contexts.

On successful completion of this course the learner 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 Sustainable Agribusiness Practice (15 credits)

This course provides learners 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 learners to undertake value chain analysis and evaluate eco-efficiency outcomes.

On successful completion of this course the learner 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.
Career Opportunities

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

Application Criteria

General Admission: To be admitted to this programme all applicants must have obtained an undergraduate degree in any discipline.

Special Admission: Mature applicants aged at least 20 years who do not meet the general admission requirements may apply if they have at least three years’ work experience relevant to the area of study and have successfully completed a minimum of 40 credits of study at Level 6.

Special admission applicants must supply their curriculum vitae to demonstrate their relevant work experience and provide evidence of their academic achievements. 

In assessing whether to grant special admission the primary focus will be on the applicant’s ability to demonstrate a likelihood to succeed in the programme. 

The Programme Manager will use this information to assess the applicant’s level of preparedness for study at this level and whether the applicant is likely to successfully complete the qualification.

Meeting the application criteria does not guarantee acceptance into the programme.

English Language Requirements

All applicants (international and domestic) for whom English is not a first language need to provide evidence that they have the necessary English language proficiency required for the programme.

International applicants must provide evidence that they have the necessary English language proficiency required for the Programme as outlined in the table for internationally recognised English proficiency outcomes for international students from one test taken in the preceding two years, or an equivalent described in NZQA Rules and on Delivery Site English Language Requirements for International Ākonga webpage.

Domestic applicants must provide evidence that they have the necessary language literacy proficiency required for the Programme as demonstrated by the equivalence of:  

  • 10 NCEA literacy credits at Level 2 or above, made up of: 
    • 5 credits in reading 
    • 5 credits in writing 

Applicants who are unable to provide evidence of the above may be required to demonstrate capability using either:

  • an approved proficiency test or an equivalent described in NZQA Rules; or
  • successful completion of Level 4 study in English
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