Introduction to Horticulture

Growing & Vines

An introductory course to the horticultural industry in Aotearoa-New Zealand including its systems and the scientific, technological, environmental and socio-economic inter-relationships.

NZ$1,175

inc GST

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This course starts anytime

(15 Credits)


In-person study

Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting

Lincoln University Campus, Lincoln


Core skills this course teaches


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Explain characteristics of horticultural industry

Explain and analyse the characteristics of the horticultural industry and different systems operating within it.

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Review market and business environment

Critically review the market and business environment in which horticultural industry systems operate.

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Understand inter-relationships in horticulture

Demonstrate understanding of the inter-relationships between scientific, technological and socio-economic components of the horticultural industry.

What You're Signing Up For

This course introduces you to the horticultural industry in Aotearoa-New Zealand, together with the range of systems applied and the scientific, technological, environmental and socio-economic inter-relationships within the industry.

Course Content

  • Introduction to horticultural industry in New Zealand
  • Horticultural systems and their characteristics
  • Scientific and technological components of horticulture
  • Environmental and socio-economic inter-relationships in horticulture
  • Market and business environment of the horticultural industry
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What sort of industry will this job lead to

  • Horticulture

  • Agriculture

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Future employment opportunities might be

  • Roles in the horticultural industry and related scientific and business areas