Lincoln University’s Bachelor of Commerce (Agriculture) is a specialised, industry-based degree that will prepares you for leadership in both the farming and agribusiness sectors.
It teaches the bio-economic basis for agriculture through applied academic courses, real-world case studies, field trips and regional study tours. The degree is structured around a number of integrated farm management, plant and livestock production, soil management and agribusiness courses.
You can also choose additional courses of interest to extend your career opportunities.
Practical Work
A period of Practical Work is a requirement of this qualification and full details are available in the handbook.
Summary
At least 30 weeks work must be completed in total.
This could be either:
• 2 farm placements of 15 weeks each, or
• 2 farm placements plus an allied placement of 10 weeks each.
The minimum placement is 10 weeks per workplace. The maximum placement is 15 weeks. Two reports are required.
It is important that students in this programme have the following attributes to ensure successful completion of the Practical Work:
• Competence in driving vehicles (previous tractor or truck driving experience is an advantage)
• Previous farming experience is preferred, though not essential
• Physical ability for working on farms without endangering yourself or others.
Please contact the Practical Work Co-ordinator for further information [email protected] or phone +64 3 423 0061.
Courses
Compulsory Courses
COMM 111 Introductory Statistics
COMM 112 Financial Information for Business
ECON 113 Economies and Markets
LWST 114 Introduction to Commercial Law
MGMT 103 Primary Industry Systems
MGMT 203 Agricultural Systems and Sustainability
MGMT 222 The Agribusiness Environment
MGMT 316 Analysis and Planning in Agricultural Systems
MGMT 317 Development and Investment in Agricultural Systems
MGMT 318 Opportunity Analysis in Agricultural Systems
MGMT 340 Agribusiness Strategic Management
Plus
MGMT 201 Principles of Agricultural Systems
or
MGMT 214 Horticultural Systems
Plus
MGMT 202 Analysis of Agricultural Systems
or
MGMT 216 Horticultural Management Analysis
Plus
30 credits at the 100-level coded ANSC, FORS, HORT, PLSC, SOSC, WINE
Plus
a further 30 credits coded ANSC, FORS, HORT, PLSC, SOSC, WINE
Plus
15 credits at the 300-level chosen from the Schedule of Courses
Electives
Select from the Schedule of Courses. Students should obtain course advice to ensure that course choices form a coherent programme of study.