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Diploma in Farm Management

This course is available

On-Campus

Level of Study

Diploma

Duration

1 year

Next start date

Expected Feb 2027

Campus

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Summary

If you’ve already studied our Diploma in Agriculture, the Diploma in Farm Management cultivates your abilities further, so that you can pursue management roles.

The Diploma in Farm Management expands your knowledge and capabilities to prepare you for management positions in agribusiness or professional farm management.

This one-year, full-time study programme covers all aspects of agribusiness management, including land purchase and ownership, agricultural law, labour management and law, financial and taxation management, investment analysis and machinery ownership.

Practical work requirements

In addition to your study, you’re expected to:

  • Complete 44 weeks of hands-on practical experience
  • Work on at least two different types of farms.

To complete the practical requirements successfully, you’ll need:

  • Competence in driving vehicles (experience driving tractors or trucks is an advantage).
  • You will also be required to meet the reporting requirements for your practical work.

Some previous farming experience is preferred but not essential.

Download the Practical Work Handbook (PDF 1300 KB) for this diploma.

For more information on the practical aspects of study, practicalwork@lincoln.ac.nz or phone +64 3 423 0061.

Entry criteria

If you have successfully completed Lincoln University’s Diploma in Agriculture, you are eligible for admission into the Diploma in Farm Management. Equivalent qualifications will be assessed for admission on a case-by-case basis.

If English isn’t your first language, other entry requirements will apply. Learn more about English language requirements.

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