Diploma in Horticultural Business
Growing & Vines
A course by
Lincoln University
An online diploma designed for those in the New Zealand horticultural sector, enhancing knowledge of horticulture production with business and management skills.
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Core skills this course teaches
Comprehend horticultural value chains
Learn how biological, economic and social disciplines create value chains relating to horticultural production and global agribusiness.
Apply theoretical concepts to horticultural operations
Understand how theoretical concepts underpin the operation and management of horticultural operations.
About This Course
This programme is suited for those already working in the horticultural industry who wish to advance their careers with specialist business skills. The diploma covers biological, economic, and social value chains in horticulture, operations management, marketing, and global trends. It is delivered online over a year, with compulsory face-to-face workshops and part-time options. Graduates gain strategic management, consultancy, and sustainable growing capabilities.
Course Content
- Introduction to Horticultural Management
- Horticultural Marketing
- Horticultural Resource Planning: Production and Labour Management
- Horticultural Supply Chain Management
- Global Trends and New Market Opportunities in Horticulture
- Innovation and New Product Opportunities in Horticulture
- Horticultural Financial Management
- Business Planning and Legislation in Horticulture
- Three compulsory face-to-face workshops
- Preparation and presentation of a business plan
Entry Requirements
University Entrance through NCEA or an equivalent approved qualification
Build towards these roles
Horticultural business managementStrategic management rolesConsultancy in horticultureSustainable growerAgribusiness specialist
Build skills in these industries
HorticultureAgribusinessFood Production
