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Agriculture, Horticulture & Viticulture - Lincoln University Areas of Specialisation
Lincoln University
Areas of Specialisation

Agriculture,
Horticulture
& Viticulture
Agriculture, Horticulture & Viticulture - Lincoln University Areas of Specialisation
Things grow when the
conditions are right.
                                              Welcome                                          Contents
This is true for industry and agriculture,
and it’s most certainly true for people.
At Lincoln University, helping you to grow
is what we’re all about.
And we encourage you to do it your way,       Lincoln University is proud                      Lincoln and the Canterbury region              02
                                                                                               Why Lincoln University?                        03
with diverse learning options that fit your   to help grow your future.                        Lincoln at a glance                            04
ambitions in an environment that allows       As the longest running agriculturally based      Areas of specialisation & qualifications       05
                                              university in the Southern Hemisphere,
you to flourish.                              Lincoln's story begins with farming but
                                                                                               Lincoln University's areas of specialisation   06
                                                                                               Agriculture, Horticulture & Viticulture        07
                                              it certainly doesn’t end there. As New           Diploma in Agriculture and
We partner you with industry to prepare       Zealand’s economy has diversified so have           Diploma in Farm Management                  08
you for the real world and to plant the       we. What we are interested in growing
                                              is people.
                                                                                               Diploma in Horticulture and
                                                                                                  Diploma in Horticultural Management         10
seeds of a rewarding future.                  Now more than ever, we are enabling our          Bachelor of Agriculture                        12
                                              students to grow to meet urgent industry         Bachelor of Agricultural Science               14
So when the time comes, you’re ready          demands in areas such as food, fibre,            Bachelor of Commerce
                                              sustainability, agribusiness and more.              (Agriculture and Professional Accounting)   16
to go out there and grow the future for                                                        Bachelor of Commerce (Agricultural)            18
                                              At Lincoln, we offer great learning and
yourself and others.                          growth through powerful applied research,
                                                                                               Bachelor of Commerce (Horticulture)            20
                                                                                               Bachelor of Viticulture and Oenology           22
                                              deep industry collaborations, global
                                                                                               Bachelor of Agribusiness and Food Marketing    24
Welcome to Lincoln University.                connections and world-class learning
                                                                                               Bachelor of Land and Property Management       26
                                              environments and teaching.
A place to grow.                                                                               Additional majors                              28
                                              As a Lincoln graduate you’ll arrive at           Choose an additional major                     30
                                              your career globally connected, forward
                                              thinking and ready to shape tomorrow.            Careers                                        31

                                              Lincoln is a safe haven that will offer you a    Growing careers                                40
                                              wealth of opportunities to develop leading-      A student journey                               41
                                              edge skills here and in the real world. Just     Graduate pathways                              42
                                              as importantly, you will become part of a
                                                                                               Practical information                          44
                                              thriving and inclusive student community,
                                                                                               Practical work                                 45
                                              forging friendships that will last a lifetime.
                                                                                               Key dates                                      46
                                              We truly look forward to helping you grow.       How to apply and enrol                         47
                                                                                               Contacts                                       48

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Agriculture, Horticulture & Viticulture - Lincoln University Areas of Specialisation
Lincoln and the                                                                                                                                                   Why
Canterbury region                                                                                                                                                 Lincoln University?
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Catching up over coffee in
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           1   Mrs O’s cafe.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Students enjoying themselves
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           2   at the end-of-year Garden Party.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               The Lincoln Tramping and
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           3   Climbing club, one of over 30
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               clubs and societies at Lincoln.

Welcome to Canterbury                         Choosing Lincoln University                                                                                         At Lincoln University, we love our green and vibrant village
                                                                                               Skiing at a local skifield only an
Our campus is located in the Lincoln          At Lincoln, we’ve got a solid reputation     1   hour and half's drive from Ōtautahi                                full of like-minded people. There’s always something to get
township, a thriving village on the           for offering the finest, most industry-          Christchurch.                                                      involved in and the vibe is super friendly. Here are just a few
Canterbury plains.                            relevant learning programmes. And we’d       2   Local kapa haka group.                                             of the things available to you as a Lincoln student.
                                              like to make you a part of that.
Lincoln is small and very friendly. It                                                     3   Recreational biking on Banks Peninsula.
boasts local pubs, great cafés and            As New Zealand’s leading land-based                                                                                 Join the club.                              Bridging the gap.
eateries, shops and even its own              university, our specialised subject areas
farmers and craft market.                     are all about harnessing the value of                                                                               Looking for great ways to meet new          Urban meets rural at Lincoln, with
                                              the land to help make the world a                                                                                   people, broaden your horizons and           students arriving from bustling cities,
Twenty minutes away is Ōtautahi                                                                                                                                   have some fun? Join a club. The Lincoln     remote country farms and everywhere
                                              better place.
Christchurch, which is transforming                                                                                                                               University Students’ Association (LUSA)     in between. They all find their place
itself into one of the world’s most           We’ve got strong industry ties to ensure                                                                            and the LU Gym oversee all of our clubs     at New Zealand's top land-based
sustainable cities. Its rapidly evolving      that your learning lines up with what                                                                               and organisations. We can fill you in on    university and they tend to leave as
culture and energy makes it ideal             businesses need. Loads of our students                                                                              what’s out there or even help you set up    lifelong friends.
for students.                                 gain work experience while they study,                                                                              your own club.
                                              picking up real skills for the real world.                                                                                                                                                                                                          1
And no more than a couple of                                                                                                                                                                                  Read it in RAM.
                                              You can’t put a price on that.
hours from Ōtautahi Christchurch,                                                                                                                                 Help is here.                               RAM is our infamous, entertaining and
Canterbury offers a huge range of             We’re the smallest university in                                                                                    Every student needs a little help now       essential Lincoln student magazine. It’s
exciting recreational options in areas        New Zealand, which means a more                                                                                     and then. That’s why we have support        your monthly fix of satire, legend, inside
of incredible natural beauty – you can        personal learning environment, extra                                                                                services for every area of student life.    word and even the occasional serious
bungy jump, hike, mountain bike, raft,        face time with lecturers and a friendly,                                                                            And they’re there for you whenever          and factual article. Don’t miss it.
                                                                                                                                     1
surf, swim, play golf, shop, visit wineries   village atmosphere.                                                                                                 you need them. Whether it’s budgeting
and gardens, and so much more.                                                                                                                                    advice, help with a physical or mental      Great care for little ones.
                                              Māori and Pasifika                                                                                                  health problem or you just want
                                                                                                                                                                  someone friendly to talk to, we’re on       Our philosophy of helping people to
                                              Lincoln University is a great place for                                                                                                                         grow also extends to our fantastic
                                                                                                                                                                  your side.
                                              Māori and Pasifika students to gain an                                                                                                                          childcare centres. We create an
 New Zealand                                  excellent qualification in a fun, friendly                                                                                                                      environment that promotes wonder and
                                              and supportive environment.                                                                                         LUSA. They’re for you.                      play as central to learning. Children of
                   Auckland
                                              We offer a values based programme of                                                                                The good people at the Lincoln              all cultures love it, which makes it much
                                              manaaki (support) for Māori students                                                                                University Students’ Association are all    easier for their parents to concentrate
                               NORTH          called Whanake Ake that offers                                                                                      about making student life the best it can   on studying.
                               ISLAND
                                              programme support, internships and                                                                                  be. Independent from the university,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  2
                                              practical work opportunities.                                                                                       they offer impartial advice and look        Stellar coffee.
                                                                                                                                                                  after your student rights. LUSA is
                                              We're also committed to helping to                                                                                  committed to the Treaty of Waitangi and     Where there are university students,
                                              develop the next generation of Māori                                                   2                                                                        there are also great cafés. And in our
                              Wellington
                                                                                                                                                                  they help represent our Māori students
                                              and Pasifika leaders by offering industry-                                                                          at Lincoln. They also organise awesome      case, they’re well worth a visit or two.
                                              relevant, career-orientated programmes                                                                              and affordable events from lunchtime        If you’re after a coffee to get your
                       Christchurch           with support from Te Manutaki - the                                                                                 sausage sizzles to the legendary end-of-    brain going, head to our fantastic
                    Lincoln University        Māori and Pasifika Team.                                                                                            year Lincoln University Garden Party.       student space, Grounded (which
       SOUTH
       ISLAND                                                                                                                                                                                                 includes an awesome espresso bar), or
                                                                                                                                                                                                              our central café, Mrs O's.
                Dunedin
                                              International students
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                                              Our students hail from around 80                                                                                                                                This way up.
                                              different countries throughout the                                                                                                      LUSA.NZ
                                              world. This makes Lincoln University                                                                                                                            Need a bit of pointing in the right
                                              a truly global network and a diverse,                                                                                                                           direction? There are plenty of people
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                                              exciting place to be.                                                                                                                                           on campus to talk to about career and
                                                                                                                                                                                                              employment advice. If you want to
                                              We hope you will join us soon.                                                                                                                                  discuss job possibilities or need to find
                                                                                                                                     3                                                                        a part-time gig while you study, we’re                                              3
                                                                                                                                                                                                              here and ready to help.

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Agriculture, Horticulture & Viticulture - Lincoln University Areas of Specialisation
Lincoln at a glance

          Major                                              18th            Top 1.5%                                     Areas of
                                                                                                                          specialisation
links and collaborations                                rated for small        of all universities
  with industry, iwi and                                universities in             globally*
    research centres                                       the world        *2020/2021 QS World University rankings

                                                                                                                          & qualifications
                            9th                                                          6%
                                                                               higher graduate
          of 290 institutions for                                              employment rate
         our contributions to the                                           *level 7 qualification – 3 years post study
        United Nations Sustainable
            Development goal
              of zero hunger*
        *Times Higher Education World University Rankings

              Attracts
                                                    Genuine                              3rd
       urban                                                student staff       oldest University
       & rural                                               interaction         in New Zealand
             students

                                                                                               1878

        Higher
         percentage of
                                                                8                        13
                                                               farms                   research
     graduates compared                                                                 centres
      to national average

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Agriculture, Horticulture & Viticulture - Lincoln University Areas of Specialisation
Lincoln University's                                                                                                                 Agriculture, Horticulture
areas of specialisation                                                                                                              & Viticulture

Our nine areas of                                                                                                                    Primary production is the               of disciplines, including biology,       Qualifications
specialisation are designed                                                                                                                                                  chemistry, and plant, animal and
                                                                                                                                     foundation of our national                                                       Diploma in Agriculture
                                                                                                                                                                             soil science, as well as management
to help you tailor your                                                                                                              economy and that is truer               skills. The practical experiences        Diploma in Farm Management
learning to your ambitions.                                                                                                          now than ever. Demand for               we offer set us apart from other
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Diploma in Horticulture
Each area contains a                                                                                                                 university graduates well               universities and prepare you to
                                                                                                                                                                             make an immediate difference to          Diploma in Horticultural Business
range of practical study                                                                                                             exceeds supply and our
                                                                                                                                                                             the industry.                            Diploma in Horticultural Management
programmes that you can                                                                                                              students are sought-after
                                                                                                                                                                             Employment opportunities are wide-       Bachelor of Agriculture
mix and match to gain the                                                                                                            across all areas of the sector.
                                                                                                                                                                             ranging, from farm and horticultural     Bachelor of Agricultural Science
breadth of knowledge and                                                                                                             As New Zealand’s leading agricultural   consultancy to rural banking and         Bachelor of Agricultural
                                                                                                                                     university, we have a long history of   valuation careers, agribusiness roles,
expertise needed for success                                                                                                                                                                                          Science with Honours
                                                                                                                                     supporting the land-based industries    and working for the fertiliser, seed
in your chosen field.                                                                                                                to increase their productivity          and livestock industries.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Bachelor of Agribusiness
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      & Food Marketing
                                                                                                                                     and sustainability.
                                                                                                                                                                             We also lead the way in viticulture,     Bachelor of Commerce (Agriculture)
                                                                                                                                     This trend is set to continue, with a
Lincoln University                                                                                                                   70 percent increase in global food
                                                                                                                                                                             having established the first tertiary-   Bachelor of Commerce (Agriculture
                                                                                                                                                                             level cool climate wine production
areas of specialisation                                                                                                              production required by 2050 to                                                   & Professional Accounting)
                                                                                                                                                                             programme in the English-speaking
                                                                                                                                     feed an additional three billion                                                 Bachelor of Commerce (Horticulture)
                                                                                                                                                                             world. Our Centre for Viticulture
                                                                                                                                     people worldwide.                                                                Bachelor of Land
                                                                                                                                                                             and Oenology is a top research
Agriculture, Horticulture                                                                                                                                                                                             & Property Management
                                                                                                                                     Thousands of extra jobs will open       organisation designed to help
and Viticulture                                                                                                                      up, with skyrocketing international     increase the economic value of           Bachelor of Viticulture & Oenology
                                                                                                                                     demand for New Zealand exports          the New Zealand wine industry.           Bachelor of Viticulture
                                                                                                                                     such as meat, milk, fruit and                                                    & Oenology (Honours)
Business                                                                                                                             vegetables, and wool.                   Many of our viticulture graduates
                                                                                                                                                                             are working in leading winemaking        Graduate Diploma in
                                                                                                                                     There's never been a better time to     regions all over the globe, from         Viticulture & Oenology
Environment                                                                                                                          enter the industry.                     Auckland to Wanaka, from Asia to         Postgraduate Certificate in
                                                    The purpose of this booklet                                                      Our agriculture and horticulture        the United States of America.            International Rural Development
Food, Wine and Beer                                                                                                                  programmes cover a wide range                                                    Postgraduate Diploma in
                                                    Our agriculture,               This booklet outlines the                                                                                                          Horticultural Science
                                                                                   qualifications within the
Landscape Architecture                              horticulture and viticulture                                                                                                                                      Postgraduate Diploma in
                                                                                   specialisation and explores potential                                                                                              Agricultural Science
                                                    programmes will prepare        career outcomes, as well as
                                                    you to play a part in          providing valuable information on                                                                                                  Postgraduate Diploma in
Property and Valuation                                                             how to get where you want to be.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      International Rural Development
                                                    meeting the major demand
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Master of Agricultural Science
                                                    for university graduates in    We cover pathways our graduates
Science                                             some of the world’s most       have taken, offer insights into the                                                                                                Master of Applied Computing
                                                                                   journeys of some of our current                                                                                                    Master of Commerce (Agricultural)
                                                    enduring professions.          students, and throw some real-world
Sport and Recreation                                                                                                                                                                                                  Master of Horticultural Science
                                                                                   facts into the mix.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Master of Management in Agribusiness
                                                                                   Ultimately, this book will assist you                                                                                              Master of Wine & Viticulture
Tourism                                                                            in making the right choice to grow
                                                                                   your future.                                                                                                                       PhD

                                                                                           To see the full range of qualifications
                                                                                           on offer, visit: www.lincoln.ac.nz

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Agriculture, Horticulture & Viticulture - Lincoln University Areas of Specialisation
Diploma in                                                                                                               Duration (Years)

                                                                                                                                1
Agriculture                                                                                                             Intake (Semesters)

and Diploma in                                                                                                              1       2

Farm Management
Study for these flagship diplomas and you’ll be well on
your way to helping maintain New Zealand’s position as
a top agricultural producer and exporter. Get started
with the Diploma in Agriculture (DipAg) for a solid                                                                                                                                                                                                         Being a part of
grounding in the basics, then continue on to the Diploma                                                                                                                                                                                                     a small course
in Farm Management (DipFM), which will equip you with                                                                                                                                                                                                       of like-minded
essential farming and business management skills.                                                                                                                                                                                                           people was very
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                powerful.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 And the
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             knowledge and
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             practical skills
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              I gained from
Enhance your knowledge of agriculture          Electives for the Diploma in Farm         • English*                                          Diploma in Agriculture – course structure
and farm management and prepare to             Management include beef and deer          • Māori Studies                                                                                                                                                       the diploma
hit the ground running in a professional       production, dairy production, sheep       • Maths/Statistics                                   COMP 021      MGMT 024       PLSC 024         SOSC 021   ANSC 021        BIOS 021     ENGN 023     MGMT 025   gave me a point
environment. You’ll need to complete           production, engineering, annual crop
the DipAg before continuing on to the          production, pasture management, and
                                                                                         *Highly recommended subjects
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              of difference
DipFM, which is perfect if you’re seeking      applied agroforestry.
                                                                                         Intake semesters
                                                                                                                                                 Compulsory course
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              against other
a management career in agribusiness.
                                               Career opportunities                      You can start in:                                                                                                                                                  applicants when
                                               Armed with a Diploma in Agriculture       • Semester 1 (late February)                                                                                                                                          applying for
Key features                                                                             • Semester 2 – regional delivery only
                                               and a Diploma in Farm Management,
                                               you’ll be ready for any number of           (early July)
                                                                                                                                             Diploma in Farm Management – course structure                                                                   roles after uni.
For the Diploma in Agriculture, you will
learn about:                                   management positions on farms or in                                                            MGMT 073      MGMT 073        Elective        Elective    Elective       Elective                                      Matt Walker
                                               the agribusiness sector.                  Practical Work                                                                                                                                                      Diploma in Farm Management
•    Computing and communication
•    Farm management systems                   Entry requirements                        Practical work requirements for the                 A course advisor can assist you to select your electives and plan your degree.
•    Business planning                         One of the following:                     Diploma in Agriculture include:                         Compulsory course        Elective course
•    Plant husbandry                           • NCEA Level 2, a minimum of 40           • Working for 12 weeks in total on two
•    Soils and soil management                   credits over four subjects recognised     different farm types
•    Livestock production systems                by Lincoln University as suitable for   • Working for at least four weeks on
•    Plant and animal health                     entry. The literacy and numeracy          each type of farm or one farm and
•    Engineering                                 requirements for university entrance      an Allied industry
                                                 are also required.                                                                          The advanced Diploma in Farm                              Programme contact
If you decide to continue with                                                           • Completing at least six of the 12
                                               • A New Zealand Certificate in                                                                Management requires a further year of
the DipFM, you will study aspects                                                          weeks before beginning study                                                                                Dan Smith
                                                 Agriculture at Level 4 or higher                                                            academic study and an additional 44
of agribusiness planning and                                                                                                                                                                           Course Advisor
                                                 obtained through an approved            To pass the practical work component,               weeks of practical work.
management, such as:                                                                                                                                                                                   E: dan.smith@lincoln.ac.nz
                                                 polytechnic institution.                you’ll need to demonstrate:
                                                                                                                                             Please contact the Practical Work                         P: +64 3 423 0273
•    Land purchase and ownership
                                                                                         • Competence in driving vehicles                    Coordinator for further information
•    Financial and taxation management         Recommended preparation                     (previous tractor or truck driving                practicalwork@lincoln.ac.nz
•    Risk and uncertainty                                                                                                                                                                                          For more information or to apply
                                               •   Agriculture/Horticulture*               experience would be an advantage)                 or phone +64 3 423 0061.                                              visit www.lincoln.ac.nz
•    Agricultural law
                                               •   Biology*                              • A physical aptitude for working on                                                                                      or call 0800 10 60 10.
•    Machinery ownership
                                               •   Chemistry                               farms without endangering yourself
•    Labour management
                                               •   Computing                               or others.

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Diploma in Horticulture                                                                                                  Duration (Years)

                                                                                                                                1
and Diploma in                                                                                                          Intake (Semesters)

Horticultural                                                                                                               1       2

Management
Study for a Diploma in Horticulture and get the start
you’re looking for in this important area of New Zealand’s
land-based economy. Want to move into management
in the horticultural or agribusiness industries? Then
go on to complete the Diploma in Horticultural
Management. The further year of study will give you                                                                                                                                                                                                     Horticulture is
the applied skills and academic knowledge you need                                                                                                                                                                                                     one of the most
to enhance and hone your decision-making abilities.                                                                                                                                                                                                        crucial and
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       fastest-growing
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          industries in
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         the world. It’s
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           filled with a
Prepare to begin working in the                Electives for the Diploma in              Recommended preparation                             Diploma in Horticulture – course structure
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        broad range of
horticultural industry by enhancing            Horticultural Management include fruit
                                                                                         •   Agriculture/Horticulture*
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         opportunities
your knowledge of a broad range of             crop production, crop production,
                                               engineering, applied agroforestry and
                                                                                         •   Biology*                                         COMP 021       HORT 022     MGMT 026          SOSC 021    BIOS 022     ENGN 023    MGMT 027   PLSC 021         and huge
essential topics, then take your learning
to the next level with the Diploma in          amenity horticulture.
                                                                                         •
                                                                                         •
                                                                                             Chemistry
                                                                                             Computing
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          potential for
                                                                                                                                                 Compulsory course
Horticultural Management.                                                                •   English*                                                                                                                                                   innovation and
                                               Career opportunities
Key features                                                                             •
                                                                                         •
                                                                                             Māori Studies
                                                                                             Maths/Statistics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           technology.
                                               Equipped with a Diploma in Horticulture
For the Diploma in Horticulture, you will
                                               and Diploma in Horticultural              *Highly recommended subjects                                                                                                                                        Justin Wehner
learn about:                                                                                                                                 Diploma in Horticultural Management – course structure
                                               Management, you’ll be ready for                                                                                                                                                                           Diploma in Horticulture
•    Computing and communication               any number of positions, including        You can start in either:
•    Horticultural management systems          management positions, in the                                                                   MGMT 072      MGMT 072        Elective        Elective    Elective      Elective
                                                                                         • Semester 1 (late February)
•    Propagation and Nursery                   horticultural sector.
                                                                                         • Semester 2 (mid July)
•    Soils and soil management                                                                                                               A course advisor can assist you to select your electives and plan your degree.
•    Plant health                              Entry requirements                                                                                Compulsory course        Elective course
                                                                                         Practical Work
•    Plant studies                             One of the following:
•    Engineering                                                                         Practical work requirements for the
                                               • NCEA Level 2, a minimum of 40
                                                                                         Diploma in Horticulture include:
If you decide to continue with the               credits over four subjects recognised
Diploma in Horticultural Management,             by Lincoln University as suitable for   • Working for 12 weeks in total on two
you will study aspects of horticultural          entry. The literacy and numeracy          different types of horticultural units
business, such as:                               requirements for university entrance                                                        Programme contacts
                                                                                         The advanced Diploma in Horticultural
                                                 are also required.                                                                          David Shillito
• Analysis and planning in horticultural                                                 Management requires a further year of
                                               • A New Zealand Certificate in                                                                Course Advisor
  business                                                                               academic study and an additional 44
                                                 Agriculture at Level 4 or higher                                                            E: david.shillito@lincoln.ac.nz
• Contemporary industry issues                                                           weeks of practical work.
                                                 obtained through an approved                                                                P: 03 423 0270
• Employment relations and issues                polytechnic institution.                Please contact the Practical Work
• Land laws
                                                                                         Coordinator for further information
• Labour management                                                                                                                                    For more information or to apply
                                                                                         practicalwork@lincoln.ac.nz                                   visit www.lincoln.ac.nz or call 0800 10 60 10.
                                                                                         or phone +64 3 423 0061.

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Bachelor of                                                                                                        Duration (Years)

                                                                                                                          3
Agriculture                                                                                                       Intake (Semesters)

                                                                                                                      1       2

Looking for a Bachelor of Agriculture
that works in the real world? Want to use
140 years of agricultural experience to
your advantage? With Lincoln, you’re
definitely on the right side of the fence.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       The
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  combination
New Zealand is a world leader in             Entry requirements                        Additional major                                Course structure                                                                                              of these
agriculture. Lincoln University plays a
big part in that reputation by producing
                                             University Entrance through NCEA, or      There may be an opportunity to add an           Year 1                                                                                                        courses
                                             an approved equivalent qualification      additional major to your programme of
world-leading agricultural specialists.
                                                                                       study. Please refer to the programme              LINC 101     MGMT 103       PHSC 101         ANSC 105    SOSC 106       PLSC 104   BIOS 110   Elective
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    prepares
This degree offers deeper learning in        • If English is not your first language
plant, animal and soil sciences plus           other entry requirements will apply.
                                                                                       course advisor for further information.                                                                                                                     you well for
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  employment
                                                                                                                                       Year 2
farm management to help you become             Learn more about English language
outstanding in your field.                     requirements here: http://www.          Practical work
                                               lincoln.ac.nz/International-Students/   Practical work requirements include:
                                                                                                                                         PLSC 204      ANSC 213     MGMT 201          SOSC 224    QMET 201       Elective   Elective   Elective       in the
Key features
                                               English-Language-Requirements/
                                                                                       • Working for 28 in full-time work
                                                                                                                                       Year 3                                                                                                     agricultural
• Gain in-depth knowledge of the
                                                                                         in total                                                                                                                                                   industry.
                                             Recommended preparation                   • Working on one dairy farm for
                                                                                                                                         AGRI 393       Elective      Elective        Elective     Elective      Elective   Elective   Elective
  animal, plant and soil sciences
                                             •   Agriculture/Horticulture                10-14 weeks
• Learn about the workings of                                                                                                          Please note this degree structure is indicative only.
                                             •   Biology*                              • Working on a sheep or beef farm for
  primary industry and plant                                                                                                           A course advisor can assist you to select your electives and plan your degree.
                                             •   Chemistry*                              10-14 weeks
  production systems                                                                                                                       Compulsory course        Elective course        Recommended elective course
                                             •   Computing                             • Using any remaining time to work on
• Undertake practical work on a farm or
                                             •   English*                                a different type of farm or in an allied
  allied industry of your choice
                                             •   Māori Studies                           industry of your choice.
• Use farm-collected data to
  investigate improving feed and             •   Maths/Statistics*                     Previous farming experience is                  Programme contacts
  nutrient management.                       *Highly recommended subjects              preferred but not essential.                    Jon Hickford
                                                                                       To pass the practical work component,           Course Advisor
Career opportunities                         Intake semesters                          you’ll need to demonstrate:                     E: jonathan.hickford@lincoln.ac.nz
                                                                                                                                       P: 03 423 0665
With a Bachelor of Agriculture from          You can start in either:                  • Competence in driving vehicles                M: 027 280 1285
Lincoln University, you’ll be an ideal       • Semester 1 (late February)                (previous experience driving tractors
candidate for a rewarding career             • Semester 2 (mid July)*                    or trucks would be an advantage)
in areas like soil consultancy, farm                                                   • A physical aptitude for working on                      For more information or to apply
                                             There are also options for starting in
management, agronomy, research or                                                        farms without endangering yourself
                                                                                                                                                 visit www.lincoln.ac.nz or call 0800 10 60 10.
                                             summer semesters, although the range
environmental advisory roles.                                                            or others.
                                             of courses available would be limited.
                                             *Please obtain course advice if you are   For more information, please email
                                             thinking about this option.
                                                                                       the Practical Work Coordinator at
                                                                                       practicalwork@lincoln.ac.nz
                                                                                       or phone +64 3 423 0061.

12     Lincoln University — Qualifications                                                                                             www.lincoln.ac.nz                                                                                                          13
Agriculture, Horticulture & Viticulture - Lincoln University Areas of Specialisation
Bachelor of                                                                                                        Duration (Years)

                                                                                                                          4
Agricultural Science                                                                                              Intake (Semesters)

                                                                                                                      1       2

This qualification has produced some of the best
leaders, thinkers and doers in the agricultural sector
for over 140 years. Plus, if you really want to set
yourself apart from the herd, you can undertake
an original research project on a chosen topic in
animal science, plant science, soil science or farm                                                                                                                                                                                                  I chose my
management to complete your degree with honours.                                                                                                                                                                                                  degree because
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    of its broad
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  range of animal,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   soil, agronomy
If you want a career helping farmers         Entry requirements                        Additional major                                Course structure                                                                                               and farm
meet the demands of international
                                             University Entrance through NCEA, or      There may be an opportunity to add an           Year 1
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    management
markets with environment-friendly
ways of getting food from the paddock
                                             an approved equivalent qualification      additional major to your programme of
                                                                                       study. Please refer to the programme
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    papers. I was
                                             • If English is not your first language                                                     LINC 101     MGMT 103       PHSC 101         ANSC 105    SOSC 106       PLSC 104   BIOS 110   Elective
to plate, you’ll find the grass is always
                                               other entry requirements will apply.
                                                                                       course advisor for further information.                                                                                                                     able to choose
greener at Lincoln.
                                               Learn more about English language                                                       Year 2
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   topics which I
                                                                                       Practical work
Key features
                                               requirements here: http://www.
                                               lincoln.ac.nz/International-Students/
                                                                                                                                         PLSC 204      ANSC 213     MGMT 201          SOSC 224    QMET 201       Elective   Elective   Elective    was passionate
                                                                                       Practical work requirements include:
• Gain in-depth knowledge of animal,           English-Language-Requirements/                                                          Year 3
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     about and
                                                                                       • Working for 28 weeks of full-time
  plant and soil sciences
                                                                                         work in total                                                                                                                                             customise my
• Learn how primary industry,                Recommended preparation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       degree.
                                                                                                                                         AGRI 393       Elective      Elective        Elective     Elective      Elective   Elective   Elective
                                                                                       • Working on one dairy farm for
  agricultural, and plant
                                             •   Agriculture/Horticulture                10-14 weeks
  production systems work                                                                                                              Year 4
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Becxs Bush
                                             •   Biology*                              • Working on a sheep or beef farm for
• Undertake practical work on a farm or                                                                                                                                                                                                           Bachelor of Agricultural Science
                                             •   Chemistry*                              10-14 weeks                                      Elective      Elective      Elective        Elective     Elective      Elective   Elective   Elective
  allied industry of your choice
                                             •   Computing                             • Using any remaining time to work on
• Use data from farms to investigate
                                             •   English*                                a different type of farm or in an allied      A course advisor can assist you to select your electives and plan your degree.
  ways to improve feed and nutrient
                                             •   Māori Studies                           industry of your choice.
  management.                                                                                                                              Compulsory course        Elective course        Recommended elective course
                                             •   Maths/Statistics*                     Previous farming experience is
Career opportunities                         *Highly recommended subjects              preferred but not essential.

With a Bachelor of Agricultural Science                                                To pass the practical work component,           Programme contacts
                                             Intake semesters                          you’ll need to demonstrate:
from Lincoln University, you’ll be an                                                                                                  Jon Hickford
ideal candidate for a rewarding career       You can start in either:                  • Competence in driving vehicles                Course Advisor
in areas like consultancy, research,         • Semester 1 (late February)                (previous experience driving tractors         E: jonathan.hickford@lincoln.ac.nz
technical roles and farm management.         • Semester 2 (mid July)*                    or trucks would be an advantage)              P: 03 423 0665
                                             There are also options for starting in    • A physical aptitude for working on            M: 027 280 1285
                                             summer semesters, although the range        farms without endangering yourself
                                             of courses available would be limited.      or others.
                                                                                                                                                 For more information or to apply
                                             *Please obtain course advice if you are   For more information, please email                        visit www.lincoln.ac.nz or call 0800 10 60 10.
                                             thinking about this option.               the Practical Work Coordinator at
                                                                                       practicalwork@lincoln.ac.nz
                                                                                       or phone +64 3 423 0061.

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Agriculture, Horticulture & Viticulture - Lincoln University Areas of Specialisation
Bachelor of Commerce                                                                                               Duration (Years)

                                                                                                                         4
(Agriculture and                                                                                                 Intake (Semesters)

Professional Accounting)                                                                                             1       2

Get ready to be equipped for leadership in
the farming, agribusiness and accounting
sectors. This four-year degree includes
components of farm management, agricultural                                                                                                                                                                                                         The Bachelor
production, accounting and business courses.                                                                                                                                                                                                        of Commerce
You’ll graduate well ahead of the curve.                                                                                                                                                                                                         (Agriculture and
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Professional
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Accounting)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   provides many
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   opportunities
The farming sector needs excellent           Entry requirements                        Additional major                               Course structure
accounting skills like cows need grass.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 for employment,
                                             University Entrance through NCEA, or      There may be an opportunity to add an
Want to put expert farming knowledge
                                             an approved equivalent qualification      additional major to your programme of
                                                                                                                                      Year 1
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 as you stand out
and your skills with numbers to work in
a key New Zealand industry? Here’s the       • If English is not your first language
                                                                                       study. Please refer to the programme             ECON 113     MGMT 103       COMM 112         ACCT 101    LWST 114      ANSC 105    SOSC 106   PLSC 104    from the crowd.
                                                                                       course advisor for further information.
degree for you.                                other entry requirements will apply.
                                                                                                                                      Year 2
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 The degree gives
                                               Learn more about English language
                                               requirements here: http://www.          Practical work                                  MGMT 201                    MGMT 202                                                                        you a different
                                                                                                                                         or           ACCT 202       or              MGMT 203    MGMT 222      ANSC 213    SOSC 224   PLSC 204
Key features                                   lincoln.ac.nz/International-Students/   Practical work requirements include:            MGMT 214                    MGMT216                                                                          skill set that
                                               English-Language-Requirements/
With this degree, you'll meet the
                                                                                       You'll need to complete at least 30
                                                                                                                                      Year 3                                                                                                        is in demand
academic requirements for Professional
Accounting bodies:                           Recommended preparation
                                                                                       weeks of practical work in total. This
                                                                                                                                       MGMT 316       FINC 204     MGMT 318          MGMT 317    MGMT 340      COMM 111
                                                                                                                                                                                                                           ACCT 203
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              or      Elective     with the ever-
                                                                                       could be either:                                                                                                                    ACCT 211
• CPA (Certified Practising
                                             •   Accounting*                                                                                                                                                                                         expanding
  Accountants) Australia, one of the                                                   • Two farm placements of 15 weeks              Year 4
  world’s largest accounting bodies          •   Agriculture/Horticulture                each, or                                                                                                                                                   agricultural
                                             •   Biology
• Chartered Accountants Australia and
                                             •   Chemistry
                                                                                       • Two farm placements plus an allied            ACCT 306       ACCT 308      ACCT 302         ACCT 310    LWST 201       Elective   Elective   Elective
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        sector.
  New Zealand (CA ANZ), a leading                                                        placement of 10 weeks each.
  professional association of leaders        •   Computing                                                                            Please note this degree structure is indicative only.                                                                  Fiona Pahl
                                             •   Economics                             You must work for 10-15 weeks per              A course advisor can assist you to select your electives and plan your degree.
  in business and finance in Australia                                                                                                                                                                                                           Bachelor of Commerce (Agriculture
                                             •   English*                              workplace and complete two reports.                Compulsory course        Elective course        Recommended elective course
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    and Professional Accounting)
  and New Zealand
• Association of Chartered Certified         •   Māori Studies                         Previous farming experience is
  Accountants (ACCA), a network of           •   Maths/Statistics                      preferred but not essential.
  finance professionals across the                                                                                                    Programme contacts
                                             *Highly recommended subjects              To pass the practical work component,
  globe that give you meaningful
                                                                                       you’ll need to demonstrate:                    Cuong Nguyen                                               Bruce Greig
  connections and industry credibility.
                                             Intake semesters                                                                         Course Advisor (Accounting)                                Course Advisor (Agriculture)
                                                                                       • Competence in driving vehicles
                                             You can start in either:                                                                 E: cuong.nguyen@lincoln.ac.nz                              E: bruce.greig@lincoln.ac.nz
Career opportunities                                                                     (previous experience driving tractors
                                             • Semester 1 (late February)                                                             P: 03 423 0245                                             P: 03 423 0268
                                                                                         or trucks would be an advantage)
As a Bachelor of Commerce –                  • Semester 2 (mid July)*                  • A physical aptitude for working on
Agriculture and Professional Accounting                                                  farms without endangering yourself
                                             There are also options for starting in                                                             For more information or to apply
graduate, you will be well equipped for                                                  or others.                                             visit www.lincoln.ac.nz or call 0800 10 60 10.
                                             summer semesters, although the range
leadership roles in agribusiness and
                                             of courses available would be limited.    For more information, please email
right across the accounting sector.
                                             *Please obtain course advice if you are   the Practical Work Coordinator at
                                             thinking about this option.
                                                                                       practicalwork@lincoln.ac.nz
                                                                                       or phone +64 3 423 0061.

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Bachelor of Commerce                                                                                               Duration (Years)

                                                                                                                         3
(Agriculture)                                                                                                    Intake (Semesters)

                                                                                                                     1       2

If you’re not one to follow the herd, here’s
the degree for you. It’s specialised, industry-
related and prepares you for leadership
in both farming and agribusiness.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    I decided to
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  attend Lincoln
Agriculture is a bio-economic                Entry requirements                        Additional major                               Course structure                                                                                               because of
endeavour. Gain in-depth knowledge
of the interaction between biology,
                                             University Entrance through NCEA, or      There may be an opportunity to add an          Year 1                                                                                                          its great
                                             an approved equivalent qualification      additional major to your programme of
commerce and farm systems. This
                                             • If English is not your first language
                                                                                       study. Please refer to the programme             ECON 113     MGMT 103       COMM 112         COMM 111    LWST 114       PLSC 104   ANSC 105   SOSC 106
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   reputation in
degree includes academic courses,
real-world case studies, field trips and       other entry requirements will apply.
                                                                                       course advisor for further information.                                                                                                                   the agricultural
                                                                                                                                      Year 2
regional study tours.                          Learn more about English language       Practical work                                                                                                                                                  sector.
                                               requirements here: http://www.          Practical work requirements include:            MGMT 201       MGMT 222     MGMT 203          MGMT 202    ANSC 213      PLSC 204    SOSC 224   Elective
                                               lincoln.ac.nz/International-Students/
Key features                                                                           You'll need to complete at least 30                                                                                                                             Anna Paget
                                               English-Language-Requirements/                                                         Year 3                                                                                                       Bachelor of Commerce
                                                                                       weeks of practical work in total. This
• Gain a degree that translates directly                                                                                                                                                                                                               (Agriculture)
                                                                                       could be either:
  to industry                                Recommended preparation                                                                   MGMT 316       MGMT 318     MGMT 340          MGMT 317     Elective      Elective   Elective   Elective
• Develop a broad knowledge base                                                       • Two farm placements of 15 weeks
                                             •   Accounting
  in farm systems management,                                                            each, or                                     Please note this degree structure is indicative only.
  agribusiness, animal, plant and soil       •   Agriculture/Horticulture              • Two farm placements plus an allied           A course advisor can assist you to select your electives and plan your degree.

  production and put it to work in a         •   Biology                                 placement of 10 weeks each.                      Compulsory course        Elective course        Recommended elective course

  variety of professional contexts.          •   Chemistry
                                             •   Computing                             You must work for 10-15 weeks per
                                             •   Economics                             workplace and complete two reports.
Career opportunities                                                                                                                  Programme contacts
                                             •   English*                              Previous farming experience is
This programme will equip you for            •   Māori Studies                         preferred but not essential.                   Bruce Greig                                                Victoria Westbrooke
roles right across the agricultural          •   Maths/Statistics                                                                     Course Advisor                                             Course Advisor
industry, including areas such as farm                                                 To pass the practical work component,
                                             *Highly recommended subjects                                                             E: bruce.greig@lincoln.ac.nz                               E: victoria.westbrooke@lincoln.ac.nz
management, farm services,                                                             you’ll need to demonstrate:
                                                                                                                                      P: 03 423 0268                                             P: 03 423 0272
agricultural consultancy, rural finance,                                               • Competence in driving vehicles
                                             Intake semesters                                                                         Elizabeth Burtt
rural insurance, and accounting.                                                         (previous experience driving tractors
                                             You can start in either:                                                                 Course Advisor
                                                                                         or trucks would be an advantage)
                                             • Semester 1 (late February)                                                             E: elizabeth.burtt@lincoln.ac.nz
                                                                                       • A physical aptitude for working on
                                             • Semester 2 (mid July)*                                                                 P: 03 423 0266
                                                                                         farms without endangering yourself
                                             *Please obtain course advice if you are     or others.
                                             thinking about this option.
                                                                                                                                                For more information or to apply
                                                                                       For more information, please email
                                                                                                                                                visit www.lincoln.ac.nz or call 0800 10 60 10.
                                                                                       the Practical Work Coordinator at
                                                                                       practicalwork@lincoln.ac.nz
                                                                                       or phone +64 3 423 0061.

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Bachelor of Commerce                                                                                               Duration (Years)

                                                                                                                         3
(Horticulture)                                                                                                    Intake (Semesters)

                                                                                                                          1

Prepare to become a business leader in the                                                                                                                                                                                                       The goal of the
horticultural and food industries and meet a                                                                                                                                                                                                       programme
strong demand for professionals who can cater to                                                                                                                                                                                                   is to provide
increasing global pressure for high-quality food.                                                                                                                                                                                                 business and
The Bachelor of Commerce (Horticulture) will give                                                                                                                                                                                                 management
you the skills and knowledge to pursue a career in                                                                                                                                                                                                  skills that
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 directly apply
an all-important management or advisory role.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 to the specific
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   and complex
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  nature of the
Business skills are also needed                technical aspects of global               Additional major                              Course structure                                                                                           horticultural
in associated areas such as the                horticultural systems
agrochemical, fertiliser and horticultural   • Learn to communicate a clear,
                                                                                         There may be an opportunity to add an         Year 1                                                                                                        industry.
                                                                                         additional major to your programme of
machinery distribution industries,             fluent understanding of real-world
                                                                                         study. Please refer to the programme           COMM 111       COMM 112       ECON 113         HORT 107    LWST 114    MKTG 115    PLSC 104   SOSC 106       Extensive
so there will be a wide range of               horticultural business issues.
career possibilities open to you
                                                                                         course advisor for further information.                                                                                                                 feedback from
                                                                                                                                       Year 2
when you graduate.                           Career opportunities
                                                                                         Practical work                                                              MGMT 201          MGMT 202
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   the industry
Key features
                                             This programme will prepare you for
                                                                                         Practical work requirements include:
                                                                                                                                         BMGT 221      HORT 222        or
                                                                                                                                                                     MGMT 214
                                                                                                                                                                                          or
                                                                                                                                                                                       MGMT 216
                                                                                                                                                                                                   MGMT 222    MGMT 106    Elective   Elective
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  suggests that
                                             management and advisory positions in
• Develop an in-depth understanding          the horticultural industry and/or food-     A summary of requirements is provided:        Year 3                                                                                                      higher level
  of the bio-physical environment and        related organisations, with the potential   • 30 weeks in total
                                                                                                                                        MGMT 318       MGMT 340      MGMT 344           Elective    Elective    Elective   Elective   Elective
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     academic
  biological production systems as they      to move into governance roles.
  relate to horticultural production
                                                                                         This could be either:
                                                                                         • 2 horticultural placements of 15
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   training will
• Learn about the characteristics of         Entry requirements                            weeks each, or                              Please note this degree structure is indicative only.                                                      be needed for
  the horticultural industry and the
  theoretical concepts that underpin its
                                             University Entrance through NCEA, or        • 2 horticultural placements of 10
                                                                                           weeks each plus an allied placement
                                                                                                                                       A course advisor can assist you to select your electives and plan your degree.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    managerial
                                             an approved equivalent qualification                                                          Compulsory course         Elective course
  operation
                                             • If English is not your first language
                                                                                           of 10 weeks.                                                                                                                                                 staff
  and management
• Discover how to analyse the likely           other entry requirements will apply.      The minimum placement is 10                                                                                                                               Professor Alison Bailey
  impacts of new technologies                  Learn more about English language         weeks per workplace. The maximum                                                                                                                         Head of Department, Land
                                                                                                                                       Programme contacts
  and innovative practices in the              requirements here: http://www.            placement is 15 weeks. Two reports are                                                                                                                   Management and Systems
                                               lincoln.ac.nz/International-Students/     required.                                     David Shillito
  horticultural sector
                                                                                                                                       Course Advisor
• Understand how different                     English-Language-Requirements/
                                                                                         For more information, please email            E: david.shillito@lincoln.ac.nz
  stakeholders approach sustainability
                                                                                         the Practical Work Coordinator at             P: 03 423 0270
  in horticultural production systems        Recommended preparation
• Learn to apply appropriate                                                             practicalwork@lincoln.ac.nz
                                             •   Agriculture /Horticulture               or phone +64 3 423 0061.
  approaches, methods and tools                                                                                                                  For more information or to apply
                                             •   Biology
  to analyse, evaluate and solve                                                                                                                 visit www.lincoln.ac.nz or call 0800 10 60 10.
  problems related to                        •   Chemistry
  horticultural production and               •   Economics
  agribusiness management                    •   English
  and marketing issues                       •   Māori Studies
• Integrate theory and practice from         •   Maths/Statistics
  different disciplines to evaluate          •   Technology
  complex social, economic and

20     Lincoln University — Qualifications                                                                                             www.lincoln.ac.nz                                                                                                                     21
Bachelor of Viticulture                                                                                                   Duration (Years)

                                                                                                                                 3
and Oenology                                                                                                            Intake (Semesters)

                                                                                                                             1       2

Behind every great wine there’s a lot of high
quality science and sound management.
This specialist degree will prepare you for a
rewarding career in a fascinating industry.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                The type of
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                programme
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               I was looking
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 for wasn’t
This degree covers wine preparation,         Career opportunities                      Intake semesters                                      Typical degree structure:                                                                                       offered at other
advanced viticulture and wine science,
                                             Employment options in the wine            You can start in either:                              Year 1                                                                                                            universities,
pest and disease management,
biometrics and wine chemistry. Our
                                             industry are many and varied.             • Semester 1 (late February)
                                                                                       • Semester 2 (mid July)*                                BIOS 110      PHSC 101      WINE 101         SOSC 106      PLSC 104          Elective   Elective   Elective
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                and it made
graduates are highly sought-after and        You could become a Viticulturist,
                                                                                       There are also options for starting in
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              sense to study
if you’re one of them, you can look          Winemaker, Vineyard Manager,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 plants at a
                                                                                                                                             Year 2
forward to great career opportunities all    Cellar Manager, Winery Lab Manager,       summer semesters, although the range
                                                                                       of courses available would be limited.
over the world.                              Marketing Manager or Sales                                                                        WINE 201      MGMT 214      WINE 202         QMET 201     WINE 302           Elective   Elective   Elective
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             university with
                                             Representative.                           *Please obtain course advice if you are
                                                                                       thinking about this option.                           Year 3                                                                                                           a strong land-
Key features
                                             Entry requirements                                                                                WINE 301      ENGN 361     MGMT 344          PLPT 323     WINE 304           Elective   Elective   Elective
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              based history.
• Receive a solid grounding in                                                         Additional major
  the sciences, including biology,           University Entrance through NCEA, or                                                                                                                                                                                 Len Ibbotson
                                                                                       There may be an opportunity to add an                 Please note this degree structure is indicative only.
  chemistry, and plant, soil and             an approved equivalent qualification                                                                                                                                                                              Bachelor of Viticulture
                                                                                       additional major to your programme of                 A course advisor can assist you to select your electives and plan your degree.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  and Oenology
  wine science                               • If English is not your first language   study. Please refer to the programme                      Compulsory course        Elective course        Select at least two of four courses
• Enjoy the opportunity to produce             other entry requirements will apply.    course advisor for further information.
  your own wine                                Learn more about English language
• Discover the essentials of                   requirements here: http://www.
  horticultural systems                                                                Practical work                                        Programme contacts
                                               lincoln.ac.nz/International-Students/
• Learn the principles of wine science         English-Language-Requirements/          You'll need to complete 18 weeks of                   Bin Tian
  and wine quality assessment                                                          practical work in total. This must include            Course Advisor
• Develop an understanding of the                                                      a minimum of 6 consecutive weeks in:                  E: bin.tian@lincoln.ac.nz
  wine supply chain from plant and soil      Recommended preparation
                                                                                       • A commercial vineyard                               P: 03 423 0645
  sciences through to marketing and          •   Agriculture/Horticulture              • A commercial winery
  management of wine products.               •   Biology*
• Lincoln University delivered the                                                                                                                     For more information or to apply
                                             •   Chemistry*                            In addition to this, you can complete
                                                                                                                                                       visit www.lincoln.ac.nz or call 0800 10 60 10.
  first cool climate wine production         •   Computing                             6 weeks practical work in an allied
  programme in the English-speaking                                                    industry such as wine bar or shop,
                                             •   English*
  world, and we’ve been leading the                                                    winery laboratory or brewery.
                                             •   Māori Studies
  way ever since.                                                                      Alternatively, you can complete up to
                                             •   Maths/Statistics
                                                                                       12 weeks in your vineyard or winery
                                             *Highly recommended subjects              practical work placement.
                                                                                       For more information, please email
                                                                                       the Practical Work Coordinator at
                                                                                       practicalwork@lincoln.ac.nz
                                                                                       or phone +64 3 423 0061.

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Bachelor of Agribusiness                                                                                                   Duration (Years)

                                                                                                                                  3
and Food Marketing                                                                                                        Intake (Semesters)

                                                                                                                              1       2

Food. A multi-billion dollar industry in a fast-changing
world, with huge demand for experts who understand
food systems, from production to the final consumer.
Ready to get your teeth into a career with a big future?                                                                                                                                                                                                     Lincoln’s
With the Bachelor of Agribusiness and Food Marketing,                                                                                                                                                                                                     helped me to
you will be employable right across the agrifood industry.                                                                                                                                                                                               grow so much.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Before I came
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          to university,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          I was working
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         in the food and
Did you know food and beverage makes
up 69% of New Zealand exports?
                                             Entry requirements                                 Additional major                               Course structure                                                                                          wine industry.
                                             University Entrance through NCEA, or               There may be an opportunity to add an
                                             an approved equivalent qualification               additional major to your programme of
                                                                                                                                               Year 1                                                                                                      Now I’ve got
As populations grow faster than
resources, demand for innovative ways        • If English is not your first language
                                                                                                study. Please refer to the programme
                                                                                                                                                 ECON 113     MGMT 106       COMM 112         FOOD 101    MKTG 115     COMM 111    Elective   Elective
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           an academic
                                                                                                course advisor for further information.
to produce and market food grows too.          other entry requirements will apply.                                                                                                                                                                       qualification
                                               Learn more about English language                                                               Year 2
Underpinned by our strong history in
                                               requirements here: http://www.                   Practical work                                                                                MGMT 223
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             that will
agriculture and agribusiness, this
degree offers you excellent working
                                               lincoln.ac.nz/International-Students/
                                                                                                You'll need to complete 18 weeks of
                                                                                                                                                FOOD 201       MKTG 210     MGMT 222             or
                                                                                                                                                                                              FOOD 202
                                                                                                                                                                                                           Elective     Elective   Elective   Elective
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             improve
                                               English-Language-Requirements/
knowledge of global agribusiness and                                                            practical work in total. This must be          Year 3                                                                                                       my career
food marketing, not to mention tasty                                                            undertaken in two different areas with
career options in key fields.                Recommended preparation                            a maximum of 12 weeks in any of the              MKTG 301      FOOD 301      MKTG 323         MGMT 341    MGMT 340     MKTG 308    Elective   Elective
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            prospects,
                                             •   Agribusiness
                                                                                                following areas:                                                                                                                                            which is so
Key features                                 •   Agriculture/Horticulture                       • Agricultural production based                Please note this degree structure is indicative only.
                                                                                                                                               A course advisor can assist you to select your electives and plan your degree.                                amazing.
                                             •   Biology                                          enterprises i.e. farms of all types
                                                                                                                                                   Compulsory course        Elective course
• Gain the only specialised food             •   Economics                                        including livestock, crop, horticulture,                                                                                                                      Ellen Pryor
  marketing degree in the Southern           •   English*                                         vineyards and aquaculture.                                                                                                                              Bachelor of Agribusiness
  Hemisphere                                 •   Māori Studies                                                                                                                                                                                              and Food Marketing
                                                                                                • Associated processing industries
• Become work-ready and highly                                                                    such as food factories, wineries and         Programme contacts
                                             *Highly recommended subjects
  employable in agrifood sectors in                                                               meat works.
  New Zealand and around the world                                                              • Distribution, logistics, transport,          Nic Lees                                       Sharon Lucock
• Gain promising career options              Intake semesters                                                                                  Course Advisor                                 Course Advisor
                                                                                                  distribution centres, cool stores etc
  in everything from supplier                You can start in either:                           • Marketing, import/export, retail,            E: nic.lees@lincoln.ac.nz                      E: sharon.lucock@lincoln.ac.nz
  management to product                      • Semester 1 (late February)                         wholesalers etc                              P: 03 423 0275                                 P: 03 423 0262
  development and marketing.                 • Semester 2 (mid July)*
                                                                                                For more information, please email
                                             There are also options for starting in             the Practical Work Coordinator at                        For more information or to apply
Career opportunities                         summer semesters, although the range                                                                        visit www.lincoln.ac.nz or call 0800 10 60 10.
                                                                                                practicalwork@lincoln.ac.nz
This degree will equip you for roles         of courses available would be limited.             or phone +64 3 423 0061.
in areas such as food marketing              *Please obtain course advice if you are thinking
and communications; product                  about this option.

innovation; logistics and supply chain
management; business development
in dairy, meat, wine, horticulture and
arable industries; processed food and
beverage companies; product sales;
and customer service.

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Bachelor of                                                                                                                            Duration (Years)

                                                                                                                                                4
Land and Property                                                                                                                     Intake (Semesters)

Management                                                                                                                                  1       2

This programme is the perfect place to start
your career as a land and property professional.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Additional major or minor
It’s one of the most comprehensive degrees of                                                                                                                                                                                                                        There may be an opportunity to add
its kind in Australasia, has had a 100% graduate                                                                                                                                                                                                                     an additional major or minor to your
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     programme of study. Please refer to the
employment rate and you can even do a                                                                                                                                                                                                                                programme course advisor for further
semester overseas. Ready for a closer look?                                                                                                                                                                                                                          information.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Practical work
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     You'll need to complete practical work
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     for both majors (urban and rural).
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Urban Major
Demand for urban and rural property          Urban Valuation and Property Management – course structure                                                    Rural Valuation – course structure                                                                        The Urban major requires you to
graduates now far outstrips supply.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  complete 12 weeks practical work. This
                                             Year 1                                                                                                        Year 1
That means you’ll finish your degree able                                                                                                                                                                                                                            must include six consecutive weeks to
to walk into any number of great jobs.                                                                                                                                                                                                                               be carried out with one employer.
                                               ECON 113      ENGN 105      COMM 112         FINC 101   COMM 111      VAPM 101    LWST 114       Elective     ECON 113     MGMT 103       COMM 112         FINC 101   COMM 111      VAPM 101    SOSC 106   LWST 114
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Rural Major
Key features                                 Year 2                                                                                                        Year 2                                                                                                    The Rural major requires an additional
• Study urban property or rural                                                                                                                                                                                      MGMT 202      MGMT 201                          18 weeks practical work experience
                                               VAPM 201      VAPM 207      ECON 211         LWST 203   ENGN 232      VAPM 209    Elective       Elective     ENGN 105      ECON 211      VAPM 208         LWST 203     or            or        VAPM 209   Elective
  property or specialise by adding                                                                                                                                                                                   MGMT 216      MGMT 214                          in Primary Production and Allied
  a major like accounting, finance,                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Industries.
                                             Year 3                                                                                                        Year 3
  investment, or environmental                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       For more information, please email
  management                                  VAPM 205       VAPM 308      VAPM 310         Elective    Elective      Elective   Elective       Elective    VAPM 308       LWST 302      VAPM 310         VAPM 205    Elective      Elective   Elective   Elective   the Practical Work Coordinator at
• Gain a degree that is accredited by                                                                                                                                                                                                                                practicalwork@lincoln.ac.nz
  the Property Institute of New Zealand,     Year 4                                                                                                        Year 4                                                                                                    or phone +64 3 423 0061.
  the Valuers Registration Board, the                                                                                                                                      MGMT 318
  Institute of Valuers, the Real Estate        VAPM 313      LWST 302      VAPM 314         VAPM 311   VAPM 309       Elective   Elective       Elective    MGMT 316          or         VAPM 312         MGMT 317    Elective      Elective   Elective   Elective
                                                                                                                                                                           VAPM 309                                                                                  Programme contacts
  Agents Authority, and the Royal
  Institution of Chartered Surveyors.        Please note this degree structure is indicative only.                                                         Please note this degree structure is indicative only.                                                     David Dyason
                                             A course advisor can assist you to select your electives and plan your degree.                                A course advisor can assist you to select your electives and plan your degree.
• Benefit from a huge range of                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Course Advisor
                                                 Compulsory course        Elective course
  career options                                                                                                                                               Compulsory course        Elective course
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     E: david.dyason@lincoln.ac.nz
• Be taught by specialists in the field                                                                                                                                                                                                                              P: 03 423 0218
  with international experience, and
                                             Entry requirements                                        Recommended preparation                             Intake semesters                                          Primary Production Specialisation –             Ed Percy
  up-to-date insights into the industry.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                     course structure                                Course Advisor
• Be taught by specialists in the field      University Entrance through NCEA, or                      •   Accounting                                      You can start in either:                                                                                  E: edward.percy@lincoln.ac.nz
  with international experience, and         an approved equivalent qualification                                                                          • Semester 1 (late February)
                                                                                                       •   Computing                                                                                                 The Primary Production Specialisation is        P: 03 423 0252
  up-to-date insights into the industry.                                                                                                                   • Semester 2 (mid July)*
                                             • If English is not your first language                   •   Economics                                                                                                 an option in conjunction with the
                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Rural Valuation major.                          Mark Dow
                                               other entry requirements will apply.                    •   English*                                        There are also options for starting in
Career opportunities                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Course Advisor
                                               Learn more about English language                       •   Geography/Social Studies                        summer semesters, although the range                      Compulsory courses:                             E: mark.dow@lincoln.ac.nz
This degree will equip you for roles           requirements here: http://www.                          •   Māori Studies                                   of courses available would be limited.                    ANSC 105; MGMT 222; MGMT 318;                   P: 03 423 0202
in areas such as valuation, property           lincoln.ac.nz/International-Students/                   •   Maths/Statistics                                *Please obtain course advice if you are thinking          MGMT 340
management, facilities and asset               English-Language-Requirements/                                                                              about this option.
                                                                                                       *Highly recommended subjects
management, property development,                                                                                                                                                                                    Plus four of:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            For more information or to apply
investment and portfolio analysis, real                                                                                                                                                                              PLSC 104; ANSC 213; FORS 270; PLSC                     visit www.lincoln.ac.nz
estate brokerage, banking and finance,                                                                                                                                                                               204; SOSC 224; ANSC 312;                               or call 0800 10 60 10.
rural valuation, agricultural banking and                                                                                                                                                                            PLSC 320; PLSC 321; SOSC 320
finance, and farm consultancy.

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Additional majors                                                                                                                    Finance
                                                                                                                                     Finance lies at the heart of business
                                                                                                                                                                                Parks and Outdoor
                                                                                                                                                                                Recreation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Tourism
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Management
                                                                                                                                     operations and is a dynamic field
                                                                                                                                                                                The major in Parks and Outdoor              A knowledge of tourism adds an extra
                                                                                                                                     within the modern global economy.
                                                                                                                                                                                Recreation is a multidisciplinary           level of expertise if you would like
                                                                                                                                     Develop the advanced knowledge
                                                                                                                                                                                programme bringing together areas           to work in a range of organisations
                                                                                                                                     and skills to become a finance expert
                                                                                                                                                                                of social and ecological science to         charged with protecting the physical
                                                                                                                                     so that when you join the workforce,
                                                                                                                                                                                give a holistic approach to this field of   environment. To be more effective,
                                                                                                                                     you can effectively adapt to a rapidly
                                                                                                                                                                                study, equipping students for public        planners, designers and developers
                                                                                                                                     changing business environment.
                                                                                                                                                                                and private sector roles in parks and       need to understand the behaviour of
                                                                                                                                     As New Zealand becomes more
                                                                                                                                                                                reserves management, visitor services,      tourists. Understanding the commercial
                                                                                                                                     dependent on global value chains,
                                                                                                                                                                                recreation policy and planning or           differences of tourism compared with
                                                                                                                                     greater numbers of university
                                                                                                                                                                                nature-based tourism.                       other sectors of the economy will
                                                                                                                                     graduates will be required in
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            be invaluable if you're studying for a
                                                                                                                                     many industries.                           Courses
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            business degree.
Studying for a bachelor's degree? You can include                                                                                    Courses
                                                                                                                                                                                This major consists of eight courses,
                                                                                                                                                                                which is one-third of a 24-course degree.   Courses
                                                                                                                                     The Finance major consists of eight
an additional major, which will supplement your                                                                                      courses: three 100-level courses, two
                                                                                                                                                                                Courses selected at the 300-level cannot    The Tourism Management major consists
                                                                                                                                                                                be applied to any other qualification.      of eight courses from the Bachelor of
degree programme with meaningful study in a                                                                                          200-level courses and three 300-level
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Tourism Management (75 credits). In
                                                                                                                                     courses. Courses selected at the           DOC Scholarship
complementary discipline.                                                                                                            300-level for the major cannot be          The Department of Conservation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            addition, there are a number of ‘soft
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            core’ options (30 credits). Courses
                                                                                                                                     applied to any other qualification.        (DOC) is offering a number of $5,000
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            selected at the 300-level cannot be
                                                                                                                                                                                scholarships to talented Lincoln
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            applied to any other qualification.
                                                                                                                                     Global Business                            bachelor's degree students undertaking
                                                                                                                                                                                this major. DOC is looking for qualified
                                                                                                                                     Learn the management techniques            individuals who can think and plan          Water Management
                                                                                                                                     required to run global organisations.      strategically for tourism on a landscape
                                                                                                                                     Develop leadership and strategy skills     scale. DOC is also interested in            Water management is a particular
                                                                                                                                     and have the option of specialising in     graduates with multi-disciplinary skills    challenge for New Zealand, given that
Accounting                                   Economics                                   create more careers for people with
                                                                                         environmental management skills.
                                                                                                                                     international marketing, international     in general management, working with         the nation’s primary and tourism sectors
                                                                                                                                     economics, or business sustainability      iwi, whānau and hapū, visitor and           are underpinned by high-quality fresh
Develop the accounting-based                 Use economics to solve real-world                                                                                                                                              water and ecologically sustainable
                                                                                         Courses                                     management.                                facilities management and partnering
knowledge and skills to pursue a             problems and gain the expertise to help                                                                                                                                        waterways. Yet waterways are
                                                                                         This major consists of eight courses,                                                  skills to help DOC work with others
wide variety of business careers. This       address a range of global issues.                                                       An emphasis on internationalisation of                                                 diminishing in quality and water is over-
                                                                                         which is one-third of a 24-course                                                      to grow conservation. For more
major will massively increase your           You'll develop the ability to                                                           management, as well as management                                                      allocated in many sub-regions. Develop
                                                                                         degree. At least three of the courses are                                              information and application details,
employability, especially when coupled       quantitatively analyse New Zealand                                                      functions in multinational corporations,                                               the water management knowledge and
                                                                                         at the 300-level and no more than three                                                visit lincoln.ac.nz/scholarships
with a core business major. Learn to         value chains (from primary production                                                   will offer employment opportunities all                                                skills to enter a career in the water, land
                                                                                         can be taken at the 100-level. Courses
evaluate accounting issues in a business     to end consumers), a skill that is highly                                               over the world.                                                                        or environmental management sector.
environment, use the latest tools            sought-after by employers.
                                                                                         selected at the 300-level cannot be
                                                                                         applied to any other qualification.
                                                                                                                                                                                Supply Chain
                                                                                                                                     Courses                                                                                Courses
and techniques to solve accounting
problems and prepare and analyse
                                             Courses                                                                                 The Global Business major consists of      Management                                  The Water Management major consists
accounting and finance reports.
                                             The Economics major consists of             Event Management                            eight courses: two 100-level courses,      New Zealand is becoming more                of eight courses, which is one-third of a
                                             eight courses: two 100-level courses,                                                   three 200-level courses and three                                                      24-course degree. Courses selected at
                                                                                         Gain the expertise to pursue a career                                                  dependent on long, complex and
Courses                                      three 200-level courses and three                                                       300-level courses. Courses selected at                                                 the 300-level cannot be applied to any
                                                                                         as an event professional in a range                                                    vulnerable global supply chains for
The Accounting major consists of             300-level courses. Courses selected at                                                  the 300-level for the major cannot be                                                  other qualification.
                                                                                         of industries. Event management                                                        both imports and exports. Gain a solid
eight courses: one 100-level course,         the 300-level for the major cannot be                                                   applied to any other qualification.
                                                                                         is a growing area of specialisation                                                    grounding in sustainable supply chain
four 200-level courses and three             applied to any other qualification.
                                                                                         at tertiary institutions throughout                                                    practices and the legal framework
300-level courses. Courses selected at
the 300-level for the major cannot be
                                             Environmental
                                                                                         Australasia and the world. The              Marketing                                  of global business and prepare to
                                                                                                                                                                                work in supply chain managerial roles
applied to any other qualification.                                                      significance of events has spread
                                                                                                                                     Develop the expertise to make
                                             Management                                  beyond the traditional realm of
                                                                                                                                     the right marketing decisions for
                                                                                                                                                                                within any land-based, manufacturing
                                                                                                                                                                                or service industry. Supply chain
                                                                                         tourism, sport and the arts into the
Facilities                                   This major is strongly aligned with         corporate world and a range of other
                                                                                                                                     businesses, consumers, society and         management is taught from a systems
                                                                                                                                     the environment. Become aware of the       perspective, to add value to producers,
Management                                   Agriculture, Environmental Science,
                                             Tourism Management, Land and
                                                                                         sectors, including hospitality and wine
                                                                                                                                     profession’s social, ethical, moral and    distributors and consumers.
                                                                                         and food production. Corporations,
Gain a sound understanding of                Property Management, Landscape                                                          legal standards and their impact on
                                                                                         organisations and local councils                                                       Courses
building form, function, materials,          Architecture and Recreation                                                             society. You'll learn the concepts and
                                                                                         appreciate the value that events and                                                   The Supply Chain Management
maintenance, processes and                   Management. If you're studying for one                                                  tools to be a productive and responsible
                                                                                         festivals bring to businesses and local                                                major consists of eight courses:
facility and corporate legislation.          of these degrees, this major will provide                                               marketing professional.
                                                                                         economies as they help to facilitate                                                   two 100-level courses, three 200-level
You will be equipped with the                you with essential environmental            their role in encouraging community         Courses                                    courses and three 300-level courses.
knowledge and skills required to             management skills, leading to               development and engagement.                 The Marketing major consists of seven      Courses selected at the 300-level for
develop and manage complex                   employment in the profession.
                                                                                                                                     courses: two 100-level courses, two        the major cannot be applied to any
portfolios of real estate assets.                                                        Courses
                                             The public and political interest                                                       200-level courses and three 300-level      other qualification.
                                                                                         The Event Management major consists
Courses                                      in environmental issues across a                                                        courses. Courses selected at the
                                                                                         of eight courses – three 100-level
The major consists of eight courses,         broad range of industries, along with                                                   300-level for the major cannot be
                                                                                         courses, two 200-level courses and
three at 100-level, two at 200-level         increased media coverage, is likely                                                     applied to any other qualification.
                                                                                         three 300-level courses. Courses
and three at 300-level.                      to increase the importance of the           selected at the 300-level cannot be
                                             environment in employers’ minds and         applied to any other qualification.

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