Graduate Diploma in Agribusiness Management
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-02-12 | - |
| 2024-03-18 | - |
| 2024-06-24 | - |
| 2024-07-29 | - |
Program Overview
The SIT Graduate Diploma in Agribusiness Management equips students with advanced knowledge in agribusiness strategy, economics, and sustainability. Delivered through a blend of theory and practice, this program prepares graduates for careers in agribusiness consulting, farm management, policy analysis, and more. The program is offered flexibly through distance learning and is eligible for the SIT Zero Fees Scheme.
Program Outline
Graduate Diploma in Agribusiness Management
Degree Overview:
The SIT Graduate Diploma in Agribusiness Management aims to equip students with advanced theoretical and applied knowledge in the specialized field of agribusiness management. This program is designed for individuals who already hold a degree or have extensive applicable experience in the field. The program's objectives are:
- To provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the strategic issues facing agricultural industries.
- To equip students with a strong understanding of agribusiness economics.
- To enable students to identify future trends and potential issues within the agribusiness industry.
Outline:
The Graduate Diploma in Agribusiness Management is a 120-credit program delivered over one year (full-time) or up to five years (part-time). The program is offered through a blend of theoretical and practical learning, with an emphasis on applied knowledge and skills development. The program comprises the following modules:
Compulsory Papers:
- MGT619 (MGT236) Agribusiness Strategy and Competitiveness (15 credits) This paper uses case studies to explore strategic issues in agribusiness and food industries.
- MGT702 Research Methodology (15 credits) This paper introduces students to the skills and methodologies required for completing research projects.
- MGT709 (MGT309) Relationships, Influence and Leadership (15 credits) This paper explores the concepts of leadership and influence in organizational settings.
- MGT715 (MGT315) Agricultural and Resource Policy (15 credits) This paper examines agricultural, agri-environmental, and resource policies in New Zealand.
- MGT716 (MGT316) Sustainable Agribusiness Practice (15 credits) This paper provides students with knowledge of environmental and social information required for developing sustainable agribusiness practices.
- AGB730 Management Research Project (Agribusiness Management) (30 credits) This paper enables students to conduct advanced research into a specific aspect of management theory or practice.
Elective Papers:
Students must complete one of the following three elective papers:
- MGT618 (MGT235) Agribusiness Economics (15 credits) This paper explores the economic and policy issues associated with agricultural production, marketing, and resource use.
- MGT620 (MGT237) Crop Industries (15 credits) This paper focuses on the key factors driving crop production in cropping and mixed farming businesses.
- MGT621 (MGT238) Livestock Industries (15 credits) This paper provides students with knowledge of the major animal industries of economic significance in New Zealand.
Assessment:
Assessments for the Graduate Diploma in Agribusiness Management may include a combination of tests, assignments, case studies, presentations, reports, and final examinations. The specific assessment methods and criteria may vary depending on the individual module.
Teaching:
The program is delivered by experienced and qualified lecturers with expertise in agribusiness management. The teaching methods include lectures, tutorials, discussions, group work, and online learning resources.
Careers:
Graduates of the Graduate Diploma in Agribusiness Management can pursue various career paths within the agribusiness industry. Potential career opportunities include:
- Agribusiness consultant
- Farm manager
- Policy analyst
- Market researcher
- Business development manager
- Project manager
Other:
The program is offered through SIT2LRN, a distance learning provider. This allows students to study flexibly and at their own pace.
Note:
The information provided above is based on the Graduate Diploma in Agribusiness Management program offered by SIT2LRN. Specific details such as course schedules, assessment criteria, and teaching methods may vary between different institutions offering similar programs.
Tuition Fee: $0 Check eligibility SIT Zero Fees Scheme Tuition Fee: $0 Check eligibility Direct material Cost: $7.00 per credit (incl GST) (e.g. $700 for 100 credit course) International Fees $25000
Entry Requirements:
Applicants must have obtained at least an undergraduate degree in any discipline. Mature Applicants Applicants must supply at least three years relevant work experience. Each mature applicant must provide their curriculum vitae detailing any relevant work experience and academic achievements. The Programme Manager will use this information to assess whether the applicant is likely to successfully complete the Graduate Diploma programme. English Language Requirements Applicants, whose first language is not English, or who come from a country where the language of instruction in schools is not English, are required to provide evidence of having achieved one of the following NCEA Level 3 with University Entrance, or an International Baccalaureate Diploma or Cambridge A- level qualification for which the teaching and assessment was conducted in English; or Cambridge Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (CELTA),or Trinity College London Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (CertTESOL);or Successful completion of all primary education (being the equivalent of New Zealand primary school years 1 to 8) and at least three years of secondary education (being the equivalent of three years from New Zealand secondary school years 9 to 13) at schools in either New Zealand,,Australia,Canada, the Republic of Ireland, South Africa, the United Kingdom and the United States one of the countries listed in Rule 18.5 where the student was taught using English as the language of instruction; or Successful completion of at least five years of secondary education (being the equivalent of New Zealand secondary school years 9 to 13) at schools in either New Zealand, Australia, Canada, the Republic of Ireland, South Africa, the United Kingdom and the United States where the student was taught using English as the language of instruction; or Successful completion of a Bachelor's Degree, Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma, Bachelor Honours degree, Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma, Masters' Degree or Doctoral Degree, the language of instruction of which must be in English and which must be from a tertiary education provider from New Zealand, Australia, Canada, the Republic of Ireland, South Africa, the United Kingdom or the United States or Successful completion of one of the following internationally recognised proficiency tests listed below to the level required of the programme of study and with all scores achieved in a single test during the two years preceding the proposed date of enrolment IELTS test - Academic score of 6 with no band score lower than 5.5TOEFL Paper based test (pBT) - Score of 550 (with an essay score 5 TWE)TOEFL Internet based test (iBT) - Score of 60 (with a writing score of 18)Cambridge English Examination - B2 First or B2 First for schools or C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency with a score of 169. No less than 162 in each skill.OET - Minimum of Grade C or 200 in all sub-testsNZCEL - a) Expiring Level b) Current: a) Level 4 (Academic) b) Level 4 (Academic)Pearson Test of English (Academic) - PTE (Academic) score of 50 with no band score lower than 42Language Cert - C1 Expert International ESOL Written (LRW) PASS with no less than 25/50 in each skill and Spoken (S) PASSTrinity ISE - ISE II with no less than distinction in any band
- New versions of some NZCEL qualifications, and in some cases new qualifications, were published on 13 June 2017. These are intended to replace pre-existing versions and qualifications, which have been given expiring status until discontinued on 31 December 2019. (a) denotes expiring (b) denotes current
