Bachelor of Applied Management (Agribusiness Management major)
Farming
A course by
SIT
A three-year degree programme combining applied management with specialist training for the agribusiness sector, designed to provide professional, practical skills in both business management and agriculture.
Online study
Flexible online learning from anywhere
SIT2LRN Distance Learning, Online
It will take a total of 3 years
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Professional and interpersonal skills
Be confident, capable, and professional as practitioners and learners, with strong communication and problem-solving abilities.
Information gathering and analysis
Source, assess, and analyze agribusiness management information from a variety of sources for decision making.
Demonstrate knowledge and application of agribusiness management
Show an understanding of key ideas, principles and concepts in agribusiness management, and apply them to real-world situations.
What You're Signing Up For
The Bachelor of Applied Management (Agribusiness Management major) produces graduates with the personal and professional skills to excel in evolving agribusiness environments. The programme focuses on blending theoretical and practical learning in business and agribusiness, including the development of soft skills for management (communication, business writing, problem solving) and agribusiness-specific knowledge. It supports critical analysis, applied research, and professional reflection for real-world problem-solving in the agricultural sector.
Course Content
- Introduction to Applied Management
- Introduction to Human Resource Management
- Introduction to Applied Marketing
- Introduction to Accounting
- Business Communications
- Quality Management
- Workplace Relationships
- Leadership
- Project Management
- Occupational Health and Safety
- Health and Safety in Employment
- Agribusiness Economics
- Agribusiness Strategy and Competitiveness
- Crop Industries
- Livestock Industries
- Management Accounting and Finance
- Marketing Operations
- Operations Management
- Strategic Management
- Risk Management and Quality
- Employment Relations
- Organisational Behaviour
- Change Management
- Strategic Planning
- Administration Systems
- Agricultural and Resource Policy
- Sustainable Agribusiness Practice
- Research Methodology
- Management Research Project
What you need to know first
University Entrance (NCEA Level 3 with 3 subjects at Level 3, 14 credits each, in approved subjects)
10 credits at Level 2 or above in literacy (5 reading, 5 writing)
10 credits at Level 1 or above in numeracy (or equivalent numeracy unit standards)
Mature applicants: At least 20 years old and evidence of aptitude or experience, or equivalent qualification
For international students: English language proficiency (IELTS 6.0, no band less than 5.5, or equivalent as specified)
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Agribusiness
Agriculture
Farm Management
Future employment opportunities might be
Agribusiness manager
Farm business consultant
Farm operations manager
Rural sector administration
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