Agribusiness
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.
If you're interested in working alongside farmers and businesses focused on agriculture, then Agribusiness at Waikato will help you build the foundations for a dynamic global career.
Gain an all-round understanding of the agricultural sector, including farm management, soil and nutrient management, rural financial management and banking, and value chain management.
You'll learn about international marketing and sales, technological innovations in agribusiness, the impact of free-trade agreements, and how sustainable farming practices can be used to reduce costs and gain a competitive advantage.
During your studies, you'll also develop broad knowledge and skills in general management, which can be applied to various other sectors.
As an Agribusiness student, you'll enjoy field trips to see the operations of successful companies in action, such as Fonterra, Tatua Co-operative Dairy Company and DairyNZ. Learn more about Agribusiness by visiting the Waikato Management School website.
Many of our agribusiness students receive job offers before they have even finished their studies.
Internationally recognised
You'll study at our internationally recognised Waikato Management School, which is among the top 1% of business schools globally with our prestigious Triple Crown Accreditation from AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA.
Waikato is also ranked #1 in New Zealand for Business & Economics by the globally recognised Times Higher Education Rankings 2022.
Qualifications
Agribusiness can normally be taken as either a Major subject (8-9 papers) or Minor subject (4 papers) for any undergraduate degree offered at the University of Waikato. Take a look at our Bachelor of Business, or the Bachelor of Management Studies with Honours.
Otherwise, you can take just one or two Agribusiness papers as electives. You can also take Agribusiness for a Graduate Certificate (4 papers).
If you'd like to gain specialist expertise through postgraduate research, look at our Master of Management Studies in Agribusiness.
Key information
| Study Location: | Hamilton |
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Career opportunities
- Dairy business manager
- Agri-consultant
- Agri-food business adviser
- Agri-technician
- Nutrient specialist
- Agribusiness entrepreneur
- Government policy adviser
- Rural banking adviser
Papers
Available Agribusiness papers
100 Level
| Code | Paper Title | Points | Occurrence / Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| AGBUS101 | Agri-Food Business | 15.0 | 24A (Hamilton) |
| This paper focuses on the business of food in modern society. It covers the production, processing, trade, and consumption of food, while emphasising their economic, environmental, and social impacts. | |||
| ECONS101 | Economics for Business and Management | 15.0 | 24A (Hamilton), 24A (Hamilton Waikato College), 24A (Secondary School - Unistart), 24A (Tauranga), 24B (Hamilton), 24B (Hamilton Waikato College), 24VA (National Economics University, Vietnam) & 24X (Zhejiang University City College, Hangzhou China) |
| This paper offers insights into the behaviour of consumers, firms and the government within the economy, giving students skills in analysing and predicting the actions of individuals and businesses. | |||
200 Level
| Code | Paper Title | Points | Occurrence / Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| AGBUS201 | Agriculture, Food and the Environment | 15.0 | 24A (Hamilton) |
| This paper focuses on the environmental impacts of food systems. Sustainable production, processing, trade, and consumption patterns are explored. Their links to the social context of food are reinforced. | |||
| AGBUS202 | Food and the Consumer | 15.0 | 24B (Hamilton) |
| This paper develops student understanding and analytical skills pertaining to food marketing and consumer perceptions, choice motives, segmentation and attitudes towards sustainable and innovative food products. | |||
| ECONS200 | Understanding the Global Economy | 15.0 | 24A (Hamilton) & 24X (Zhejiang University City College, Hangzhou China) |
| This paper focuses on developing understanding of contemporary global issues, including economic well-being, sustainable growth, emerging economies, world trade and globalisation. | |||
300 Level
| Code | Paper Title | Points | Occurrence / Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| AGBUS304 | Agri-food Policy | 15.0 | 24B (Hamilton) |
| Students will learn about industry and government policy-making and critical analysis of current and proposed policies in the context of Agri-Food industries. | |||
| AGBUS306 | Agri-food Business Analytics | 15.0 | 24B (Hamilton) |
| This paper focuses on agri-food industry analytics. It incorporates biophysical and economic financial tools associated with budgeting, cash flow analysis, and investment analysis. | |||
| AGBUS308 | Agri-food Systems | 15.0 | 24A (Hamilton) |
| This paper introduces students to the analysis of agri-food systems including the mapping and evaluation of local and international agri-food systems in order to facilitate food integrity, food security and food business success. | |||
| ECONS304 | International Economics Issues | 15.0 | 24A (Hamilton) |
| This paper covers in-depth analysis of the global economic environment, including international trade, access to markets and cross-border movement of factors of production including capital and labour. | |||
| SCMGT303 | Supply Chain Design | 15.0 | 24A (Hamilton) & 24VA (National Economics University, Vietnam) |
| Every company is part of a supply network for producing products and services that satisfy customer needs. This paper introduces critical concepts of supply chain management. | |||
| STMGT303 | Applied Strategy | 15.0 | 24B (Hamilton) & 24B (Tauranga) |
| Develop strategic analysis and strategic thinking skills to be able to evaluate and improve the competitive position and performance of organisations. | |||
| STMGT305 | Doing Business Internationally | 15.0 | 24A (Hamilton) & 24A (Tauranga) |
| Explores the international dimensions of business that enable growth and provide new markets, but increase the complexities involved (e.g. scale, different regulations, cultures). | |||
| WSAFE396 | Management Internship | 15.0 | 24A (Hamilton), 24A (Tauranga), 24B (Hamilton), 24B (Tauranga), 24C (Hamilton), 24C (Tauranga) & 24X (Zhejiang University City College, Hangzhou China) |
| The Management Internship provides students with the opportunity to apply their management discipline-based knowledge to an authentic project within an organisation. | |||
| WSAFE399 | Report of an Investigation | 15.0 | 24A (Hamilton), 24A (Tauranga), 24B (Hamilton), 24B (Tauranga), 24C (Hamilton) & 24C (Tauranga) |
| This paper offers students the opportunity to complete a directed investigation of an approved topic relevant to an organisation or industry and in an area related to their management discipline of study. | |||
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
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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