Master of Management in Agribusiness

Summary

As global food production evolves, there is a need for leaders who understand the complex relationship between land, agribusiness and the global trading environment. This programme teaches the opportunities, constraints and challenges for leaders in the agribusiness sector, nurturing your capabilities to respond, innovate and anticipate.

Lincoln University is a globally recognised leader in land-based education. The Master of Management in Agribusiness is an advanced postgraduate programme that will widen your skills and employment opportunities, with a firm understanding of the dynamics, analysis and management structures covering bio-economic systems and agribusiness products and services.

This programme can be completed in 12 months if you start in Semester 1.

How you’ll grow

• With advanced understanding and knowledge of agribusiness systems and value chains.
• Seeding and developing the inter-disciplinary skills required to undertake senior management and leadership roles in agribusinesses here in New Zealand and across the world.
• Nurturing your communication skills at all levels of an organisation.

Career opportunities

You’ll be strongly prepared for senior management roles in agribusinesses that operate in any part of the world.

Programme Structure

The Master of Management in Agribusiness takes 16 months to complete, beginning in February or year one, finishing in June of year two. You will complete nine postgraduate courses totalling 180 credits. A research placement can be incorporated.

Compulsory courses

MGMT 624 - International Agribusiness Systems

MGMT 634 - Research for Agricultural Systems Managers

MGMT 637 - Agribusiness Value Chains

MGMT 638 - Agribusiness Organisations

Plus four elective postgraduate courses in Economics, Management or Marketing or other courses with the permission of the academic coordinator.