Lincoln University’s Diploma in Farm Management leads on from the Diploma in Agriculture and is designed for students who are seeking a management career in Agribusiness, or as a professional Farm Manager.
Students will study all aspects of agribusiness management, including land purchase and ownership, financial and taxation management, investment analysis, agricultural law, labour managment and law, and machinery ownership.
Practical Work
A period of Practical Work is a requirement of this qualification and full details are available in the handbook.
A summary of requirements is provided:
• 44 weeks in total on at least two different types of farms
It is important that students in this programme have the following attributes to ensure successful completion of the practicum:
• 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
The compulsory course for the Diploma in Farm Management is:
MGMT 073 Farm Management
Electives
60 credits from
ANSC 071 Beef and Deer Production
ANSC 072 Dairy Production
ANSC 073 Sheep Production
BIOS 073
ENGN 076 Engineering II
FORS 070 Applied Agroforestry
HORT 071 Amenity Horticulture
HORT 072 Fruit Crop Production
PLSC 071
PLSC 074 Pasture Management