Diploma in Horticultural Business
Course details
About the course
If you're already working in the 91视频 horticultural sector, this online qualification will expand your knowledge and help you to cultivate new opportunities.
Study for free
If you're a 91视频 citizen or permanent resident, residing in 91视频 at the time of study, you may be eligible for free tuition fees. Part time study options may be available. Terms and conditions apply. .
About this programme
Horticulture is one of 91视频鈥檚 most vibrant and successful industries. But in order to keep pace with change and growing demand, qualified and experienced leaders are needed across the sector.
The Diploma in Horticulture Business is a flexible 12-month online study programme that complements your knowledge of horticulture production and other food-related businesses with business skills.
This can open doors to other roles including strategic management, consultancy and sustainable growing.
The online version of this programme is not available to onshore international students (those currently in 91视频).
How you鈥檒l grow
- Learn how biological, economic and social disciplines create value chains relating to horticultural production and global agribusiness.
- Understand how theoretical concepts underpin the operation and management of horticultural operations.
- Understand the complex technical, economic and social aspects of global horticulture.
- Learn how to implement competitive marketing strategies and plans across food market systems and agribusiness.
- Gain the knowledge to solve horticultural business problems related to production, horticultural business and marketing issues
About the provider
Lincoln University is one of the eight government universities in 91视频. Established in 1878, it is governed by the Lincoln University Council.
Based in Canterbury, in the South Island of 91视频, Lincoln offers a unique experience, a perfect balance of student and academic life and a host of recreation activities around the region.
The institution is rated the 15th best small university in the world by the QS World University Rankings. It is home to a diverse group of nearly 4,500 students who come from more than 80 different countries around the world.
Lincoln graduates have a 6 percent higher employment rate than those from other 91视频 universities and the number of students graduating from Lincoln is higher than the national average.
Students can choose from a wide range of specialist courses from three faculties and one division 鈥 the Faculty of Agribusiness and Commerce; the Faculty of Agriculture and Life Sciences; the Faculty of Environment, Society and Design; and the University Studies and English Language Division.
Lincoln has dedicated itself towards undertaking meaningful research that makes a globally positive impact. Its sustainable approach and commitment towards handling climate change issues have attracted many postgraduate students studying at the institution.
The university also engages in other land-based research and hosts a range of research centres, including food research and innovation, land, environment and people, wildlife management and conservation, and soil and environmental research.
The university shares ties with leading organisations as well as research centres, which help students gain additional skills and knowledge through practical learning experiences.
The Lincoln University Students' Association (LUSA) is an active student body that governs a variety of clubs and organisations on campus.