Graduate Certificate in Agribusiness Management
Business & Management
A course by
SIT
Equip yourself to understand and manage operational, policy, and economic issues within the agricultural industry. This graduate certificate provides theoretical and applied knowledge in agribusiness management for professional practice and advancement.
Online study
Flexible online learning from anywhere
SIT2LRN Distance Learning, Online
It will take a total of 17 weeks
Core skills this course teaches
Critically analyse issues in agricultural industries
Develop the skills to evaluate complex problems facing the agriculture sector and propose effective solutions.
Develop and implement management policy
Gain knowledge to create and apply policies and strategies in operations and general management roles in agribusiness.
Understand agribusiness economics
Apply economic principles and policy analysis in agricultural production, farm management, and agribusiness marketing contexts.
What You're Signing Up For
The Graduate Certificate in Agribusiness Management develops learners' ability to critically analyse issues facing agricultural industries, develop and implement management policies, and understand agribusiness economics. With a strong focus on both theory and practical application, this programme is ideal for those with prior degree-level study or sector experience, seeking advancement or specialisation in agribusiness management. Students study topics such as agricultural economics, policy, sustainable practices, and leadership. The programme is delivered online (distance learning) and can be completed full-time in 17 weeks or part-time over up to three years.
Course Content
- Agribusiness Economics: Economic and policy issues in agricultural production, marketing and resource use.
- Relationships, Influence and Leadership: Theories and skills for influencing decision-makers and leading organisational change.
- Agricultural and Resource Policy: New Zealand and global agricultural, agri-environmental and resource policy frameworks.
- Sustainable Agribusiness Practice: Environmental and social sustainability in agribusiness strategy, value chain analysis, and eco-efficiency.
What you need to know first
Undergraduate degree in any discipline OR
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Agribusiness
Agriculture
Business Management
Future employment opportunities might be
Agribusiness manager
Policy analyst (agriculture sector)
Agricultural consultant