MMS - Agribusiness as a main subject
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Set yourself up as a future business leader and rise to the top of your profession with specialist management expertise. Get the edge over other graduates with a Master of Management Studies from Waikato's Triple Crown Accredited business school.
In a small country like New Zealand, successful agribusiness relies on understanding how to manage complex value chains within competitive global markets. Studying Agribusiness at Waikato University puts you in the heartland of New Zealand's leading agriculture-based export industries, learning from experts.
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Key information
| Years: | 1 to 1.5 |
|---|---|
| Points: | 120 or 180 |
| Start Dates: | February (A Trimester A) and July (B Trimester) |
| Estimated Fees* (Domestic): | 2023 fees: $8,345 (120 pts) - $12,518 (180 pts) per programme |
| Estimated Fees* (International): | $36,130 (120 pts) $54,200 (180 pts) |
| Entry Requirements: | Postgraduate International |
| Area of Study: | |
| All amounts are in New Zealand Dollars (NZD). *Tuition fees shown are indicative only and may change. There are additional fees and charges related to enrolment please see the Table of Fees and Charges for more information. You will be sent an enrolment agreement which will confirm your fees. | |
Career opportunities
- Dairy business manager
- Agri-consultant
- Agri-food business adviser
- Agri-technician
- Nutrient specialist
- Agribusiness entrepreneur
- Government policy adviser
- Rural banking adviser
Degree Planner
Degree planner — MMS in Agribusiness - 180 points total
Your MMS must include at least 120 points inside the field of your specialist subject. You may take up to 60 points outside the field of the degree.
Outside field of degree (up to 60 points)
ELECTIVE PAPERS
in any subject at 500 Level (up to 30 points)
Field of degree - Subject papers (up to 105 points)
Choose up to 75 points from the following papers:
Field of degree - Research papers (at least 30 points)
Research - choose one of the following papers:
- Field of degree
- Compulsory papers
- Explanatory note
- Elective papers
Please note: Admission to each paper requires the approval of the Subject Convenor. In some cases, you may be asked to complete some prerequisite papers.
This information is provisional and subject to change.Papers
Papers available within Agribusiness
Prescriptions for the PGCert(AgBus), PGDip(AgBus) and MMS
The qualification regulations define the subject requirements for the PGCert(AgBus), PGDip(AgBus) and MMS.
The specified subject papers that must be completed for these programmes are below.
PGCert(AgBus) students must complete AGBUS501 and select the remaining 30 points from the papers listed for the subject.
PGDip(AgBus) students must complete AGBUS501, and select at least 60 points from the papers listed for the subject.
MMS students must complete MNMGT581 and one of AGBUS590, AGBUS591, AGBUS592, AGBUS593 or AGBUS594. Students taking the 120 point MMS must complete at least 60 points from the papers listed for the subject, including AGBUS501. Students taking the 180 point MMS must complete at least 120 points from the papers listed for the subject, including AGBUS501.
500 Level
| Code | Paper Title | Points | Occurrence / Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| AGBUS501 | International Agribusiness | 30.0 | 24A (Hamilton) |
| This paper will cover the evolution of international agribusiness and will develop skills in the analysis of international agribusiness from the perspective of farms, firms and governments. | |||
| AGBUS502 | Agribusiness Case Studies | 30.0 | 24B (Hamilton) |
| Analysis of agribusiness decisions pertaining to production and trade. | |||
| AGBUS590 | Directed Study | 30.0 | 24X (Hamilton) |
| Students have the opportunity to pursue a topic of their own interest under the guidance of academic staff. | |||
| AGBUS591 | Agribusiness Dissertation | 30.0 | 24X (Hamilton) |
| A report on the findings of a theoretical or empirical investigation. | |||
| AGBUS592 | Agribusiness Dissertation | 60.0 | 24X (Hamilton) |
| A report on the findings of a theoretical or empirical investigation. | |||
| AGBUS593 | Agribusiness Thesis | 90.0 | 24X (Hamilton) |
| An externally examined piece of written work that reports on the findings of supervised research. | |||
| AGBUS594 | Agribusiness Thesis | 120.0 | 24X (Hamilton) |
| An externally examined piece of written work that reports on the findings of supervised research. | |||
| ECONS524 | Topics in Economic Policy Analysis | 15.0 | 24A (Hamilton) |
| This paper focuses on selected topics in the economics of policy analysis. | |||
| ECONS533 | Topics in Trade and Development | 15.0 | 24B (Hamilton) |
| This paper focuses on selected topics in trade and development. These will include aspects of trade policy and evidence in the world economy and current issues in development microeconomics. | |||
Scholarships and prizes
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Qualifications available
Expand to read Qualifications available
Agribusiness as a Major or Minor subject (60 points)
- Bachelor of Business - BBus
- Bachelor of Management Studies with Honours - BMS(Hons)
- Almost any other bachelor's degree at the University of Waikato
Graduate qualifications (100-300 Level)
- Graduate Certificate in Agribusiness (60 points)
Postgraduate qualifications (500 Level)
- Postgraduate Certificate in Agribusiness (60 points)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Agribusiness (120 points)
- Master of Management Studies in Agribusiness (180 points)
Contacts
Management Student Centre (MSC)
Phone: +64 838 4303
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.management.ac.nz/msc
Opening hours: 8.30am - 5.00pm Monday to Friday
Location: MSB.1.50, Hillcrest Road, University of Waikato, Hamilton