Bachelor of Agribusiness – BAgribusiness

Summary

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.

New Zealand’s economy is dominated by agriculture and food. The industry generates close to $37 billion in export earnings a year and international demand is predicted to continue to grow.

Massey agribusiness aligns itself with agribusiness industries throughout the world. This ensures our graduates have the skills and industry knowledge employers need.

This 3-year world-class qualification 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 1 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.

Our proud record dates back to 1927 when we offered New Zealand’s first degrees in agriculture and horticulture. We have the largest Young Farmer’s Club in New Zealand.