Bachelor of Commerce (Agriculture)
Farming
A course by
Lincoln University
Combine professional commerce skills with a passion for agriculture and become a specialist in the industry. This three-year degree blends academic study, real-world examples, industry interactions, field trips, and practical work placements to prepare graduates for leadership roles in the evolving land-based industries.
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Core skills this course teaches
Comprehensive knowledge of primary production systems
Develop an in-depth understanding of the knowledge fields relevant to the different stages of primary production systems.
Understanding biophysical and economic contexts
Describe in detail the multidisciplinary nature of the biophysical environment, biological production systems, and their impacts on agribusiness and food supply chains.
About This Course
The Bachelor of Commerce (Agriculture) is designed for those interested in becoming innovative leaders in New Zealand's agricultural and land-based sectors. The programme develops a comprehensive skillset including farm systems, farm management, agribusiness, animal, plant and soil production. Students gain core commerce knowledge with specialist applications in the primary industries, benefiting from real-world learning through industry engagement and practical work. The curriculum prepares graduates for diverse roles in the sector, requiring the completion of 360 credits across compulsory and elective modules, and 30 weeks of practical experience on farms or related placements.
Course Content
- Primary industry systems
- Commercial law
- Economies and markets
- Financial information for business
- Introductory statistics
- Animal science
- Soil science
- Plant science
- Principles of agricultural systems
- Horticultural systems
- Livestock production science
- Plant production systems
- Soil management
- Agricultural systems and sustainability
- The agribusiness environment
- Evaluating agricultural systems
- Opportunity analysis in agricultural systems
- Agribusiness strategic management
- Strategic management in agricultural systems
- Elective modules
Entry Requirements
Build towards these roles
Farm managementFarm servicesAgricultural consultingRural financeRural accounting
Build skills in these industries
AgricultureFarm managementAgribusiness
