Horticultural Systems
Growing & Vines
A course by
Lincoln University
Examine and analyse horticultural production and management systems with a focus on the integration of biological, production, economic, and marketing factors, using real-life New Zealand case studies.
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Understand horticultural production system operations
Demonstrate understanding of the operation and management of horticultural production systems in New Zealand.
Evaluate key production factors and innovations
Analyse and evaluate major factors affecting horticulture production, including the impacts of new technologies and innovative practices.
Apply systems analysis
Apply appropriate methods and frameworks to evaluate the social, economic, and technical aspects, and related risks of horticultural production systems.
What You're Signing Up For
This course integrates studies of horticultural production and management systems, focusing on real-life case studies and analysing the roles and interactions of biological, production, economic, and marketing factors in horticulture. It provides students with practical and theoretical frameworks to evaluate, analyse, and manage horticultural production systems, emphasising new technologies, innovative practices, and financial viability.
Course Content
- Operation and management of horticultural production systems in New Zealand
- Evaluation of major factors affecting horticulture production
- Impacts of new technologies and innovative practices
- Methods and frameworks for evaluating social, economic, and technical aspects
- Risk analysis for horticultural systems
- Budgeting techniques for financial viability appraisal
What you need to know first
A minimum of 60 credit points from the course(s) specified below
Any level 100 course
Any level 200 course
Any level 300 course
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Horticulture
Agriculture
Primary Industries
Future employment opportunities might be
Horticultural management
Production system analysis
Agribusiness analyst
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