Graduate Diploma in Agribusiness Management
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A course by
SIT
Equips learners with strategic, financial, and operational management skills tailored to agricultural industries. Emphasises applied knowledge of agribusiness, including livestock, crops, policy, and sustainability.
Online study
Flexible online learning from anywhere
SIT2LRN Distance Learning, Invercargill
It will take a total of 1 year
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Strategic Analysis and Competitiveness
Critically assess strategic issues underpinning competitiveness in agribusiness using New Zealand and international case studies.
Applied Research Skills
Conduct advanced research, including selecting topics, analysing secondary research, designing methodologies, and presenting findings.
Leadership and Influence
Recognise and apply leadership skills, influence decision-makers, and develop self-awareness and growth plans in agribusiness management contexts.
What You're Signing Up For
The Graduate Diploma in Agribusiness Management is designed for those with a degree or extensive practical experience seeking advanced skills in agribusiness leadership. The programme blends theoretical and applied learning, enabling students to analyse strategic issues in agricultural sectors, develop management policies, critically assess industry competitiveness, and conduct research into agricultural practices and business models. Emphasis is placed on financial management, agricultural policy, sustainability, and leadership in the evolving agribusiness environment.
Course Content
- Agribusiness strategy and competitiveness
- Research methodology
- Relationships, influence, and leadership in management
- Agricultural and resource policy
- Sustainable agribusiness practice
- Management research project (Agribusiness Management)
- Elective: Agribusiness economics OR crop industries OR livestock industries
What you need to know first
An undergraduate degree in any discipline OR at least three years relevant work experience (with CV).
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Agribusiness
Agriculture
Primary industries
Future employment opportunities might be
Agribusiness manager
Agriculture business consultant
Policy advisor (agriculture/agri-environmental sectors)
Farm business operations manager
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