New Zealand Diploma in Primary Industry Business Management (Level 5)
Business & Management
A course by
NMIT
A Level 5 diploma tailored for owners, managers, and staff in primary industry businesses, equipping them with practical business and management skills for growth and success.
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
It will take a total of 2 years


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Apply business planning to primary industry
Students will learn to create and present business plans for growth to finance professionals and key stakeholders.

Demonstrate leadership and management skills
Develop core leadership capabilities and team management for primary industry contexts.

Manage finances and business accounts
Gain skills in presenting accounts, analyzing financial information, and making business decisions based on sound financial practice.
What You're Signing Up For
This diploma programme prepares learners for management roles in viticulture, horticulture, apiculture, aquaculture, and farming by developing core competencies in business planning, leadership, finance, HR, sustainability, and health and safety. With a blend of in-person and online delivery, the course encourages direct application of learning to each student's workplace. Students gain confidence in presenting business plans, making sound decisions, and managing their business’ statistics with the support of industry professionals.
Course Content
- Business Leadership and Management
- Management Accounting and Finance
- Human Resource Management
- Environment and Sustainability
- Health, Safety and Wellbeing
- Strategic Management and Planning
- Capstone project in Primary Industry Business Planning
What you need to know first
Demonstrate a keen interest in primary industry business management (and preferably current employment or involvement in a primary industry business).
Completion of a programme of study at Level 4 or above in a related discipline and/or at least 2 years relevant industry experience.
Applicants under 20: Achieved NCEA Level 2 (credits in Numeracy, Science or English desirable).
Applicants 20 or over: No minimum academic requirements.
Sufficient English language proficiency (IELTS academic score of 5 or equivalent if English is not a first language).

What sort of industry will this job lead to
Viticulture
Horticulture
Apiculture
Aquaculture
Farming
Agribusiness

Future employment opportunities might be
Primary industry business manager
Farm or horticultural business owner/operator
Primary industry team leader
Business consultant (primary sector)
Production manager


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