Bachelor of AgriCommerce

Bachelor

From running large farm-based agribusinesses right through to international food trade, you will gain the skills and sound business knowledge to help progress the future of New Zealand's primary production sector.

Key details

Degree Type

Bachelor

Duration

3 years full-time

About this course

From running large farm-based agribusinesses right through to international food trade, you will gain the skills and sound business knowledge to help progress the future of New Zealand's primary production sector.

Entry requirements

A university entrance qualification is required. It is desirable to have credit for NCEA Level 3 in Agriculture / Horticulture / Biology / Chemistry / Geography, Economics / Modelling and Statistics, plus literacy and numeracy. Study in at least some of these subjects will help your transition to University study.

For general entry requirements see Massey University entry requirements.

Study locations

Manawatu

Distance Learning

What you will learn

This three-year world-class programme will:

Teach you about farm production systems, supply chain management, marketing, food economies, and international agribusiness
Give you a strong understanding of what it takes to be sustainable and competitive in global food and fibre markets.
Provide you with the knowledge and skills needed to deliver in future workplaces
Give you a sound knowledge of land-based systems and agribusiness along with specialist knowledge in one area of agribusiness
Teach you to apply and integrate scientific, technological and business knowledge to meet marketplace demands
Ensure you will be a good analytical thinker able to interpret information to develop sound and innovative solutions
Give you an understanding of ethics, multi-cultural and international environments
Help you develop into an effective communicator and a self-directed, independent learner
Give you management skills applicable across the primary industries

You'll integrate new scientific, technological, and business knowledge to shape a brighter future for an area of enterprise that sustains us all.

Career pathways

New Zealand's agribusiness sector is flourishing, and there is strong demand for graduates, from running large farm-based businesses through to international trade.

You will emerge with the knowledge and foundation skills for several career paths.

International marketing
Economics
Rural banking
Rural Valuation
Government
Business
Sales
Purchasing
Consultancy
Farm management
Farm ownership
Purchasing manager