Bachelor of Commerce (Agriculture)
Bachelor of Commerce (Agriculture)
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Upcoming start dates
November Summer School - 11 Nov 2024
Semester 1 - 17 Feb 2025
Semester 2 - 14 Jul 2025
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Qualification
Bachelors
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Duration
3 years full-time
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Credits
360
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Location
Lincoln University Campus
Stand out with a highly specialised qualification that prepares you for leadership roles in areas where farm business, agribusiness, science and commerce meet. This is one of our most rewarding degrees.
As farming and related industries evolve and innovate, there will be an increasing need for highly educated managers who understand how land-based and primary production sector businesses interact and trade.
This degree is made up of academic study, real-world case examples, industry interactions, field trips and regional study tours.
How you’ll grow
- Study for a degree that has close links to our primary industries.
- Develop a broad, immediately applicable knowledge base in farm systems and farm management, agribusiness, animal, plant and soil production.
- Gain hands-on experience in the expanding business and entrepreneurial sides of land-based food production.
Career opportunities
Graduates in this programme are ready to flourish in a variety of professional roles right across the agricultural industry. These include farm management, farm services, agricultural consulting, rural finance or rural accounting.
Practical work
In addition to your study, you’re required to complete at least 30 weeks of hands-on practical experience. This can be two farm placements of 15 weeks each OR two farm placements plus a further allied placement of 10 weeks.
The minimum placement period is 10 weeks per workplace, with a maximum term of 15 weeks. Two reports are required.
To complete the practical requirements successfully, you’ll need:
- Competence in driving vehicles (experience driving tractors or trucks is an advantage)
- The physical ability to work on farms without endangering yourself or others.
Some previous farming experience is preferred but not essential.
Download the Practical Work Handbook (PDF 1600 KB) for this degree.
For more information on the practical aspects of study, email the Practical Work Coordinator or phone +64 3 423 0061.
Lincoln was the obvious choice for me because of its great reputation across the agricultural sector.
Anna Paget
Bachelor of Commerce (Agriculture)
Programme information
University Entrance through NCEA or an approved, equivalent qualification.
If you have an overseas qualification, you can find out more about entry requirements here.
*If English isn’t your first language, other entry requirements will apply. Learn more about English language requirements.
Recommended preparation
- Accounting
- Agriculture / Horticulture
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Computing
- Economics
- English (highly recommended)
- Māori Studies
- Maths / Statistics
Summary of Regulations
All of the following:
- Pass at least 360 credits (24 courses)
- Pass all compulsory courses
- Complete no more than 165 credits (11 courses ) at the 100 level
- Complete at least 75 credits (5 courses) at the 300 level
- 30 credits (2 courses) at the 100-level coded for ANSC, FORS, HORT, PLSC, SOSC, WINE
- A further 30 credits (2 courses) coded for ANSC, FORS, HORT, PLSC, SOSC, WINE
- Complete all practical work requirements
What's it going to cost?
Learn more by using the Domestic Fees Calculator or viewing the International Fees.
You can start studying in either:
- Semester 1 (late February)
- Semester 2 (mid-July)*
There are also options for starting in summer semesters. But the range of courses available would be limited.
*Please obtain course advice if you’re considering this option.
There may be an opportunity to add an additional major to your study programme. Please refer to the programme course advisor for further information.
Graduate Attributes refer to the knowledge, skills, and values that you gain from completing your qualification. These high-level qualities will prepare you for career success, further study or research and making a valuable contribution to society in your chosen field.
Knowledge
- Develop a comprehensive understanding the knowledge fields relevant to the different stages of primary production system.
- Describe in-depth the multi- and inter-disciplinary nature of the bio-physical environment and biological production systems and the impact of these on agribusiness and food supply chains.
- Explain the characteristics of agricultural, horticultural and agribusiness industries and the theoretical concepts that underpin their formation, operation and management.
- Explain the risk associated with farming systems.
- Understanding the likely impacts of new technologies and innovative practices in the primary sector.
- Explain the different approaches and dimensions of sustainability relevant to different stakeholders in primary production systems.
Skills
- Apply appropriate approaches, methods and tools to analyse, evaluate and solve problems related to agricultural production management issues.
- Communicate, in both written and spoken forms, an understanding of agribusiness and food marketing issues clearly and fluently.
- Critically evaluate risks and implement mitigation and avoidance strategies.
- Integrate theory and practice from different disciplines to evaluate complex social, economic and technical aspects of bio-economic farming systems.
Values
- Appreciate appropriate professional and environmentally sound practice.
- Appreciate different cultural and socio-economic perspectives.
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Entry requirements
University Entrance through NCEA or an approved, equivalent qualification.
If you have an overseas qualification, you can find out more about entry requirements here.
*If English isn’t your first language, other entry requirements will apply. Learn more about English language requirements.
Recommended preparation
- Accounting
- Agriculture / Horticulture
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Computing
- Economics
- English (highly recommended)
- Māori Studies
- Maths / Statistics
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Regulations and fees
Summary of Regulations
All of the following:
- Pass at least 360 credits (24 courses)
- Pass all compulsory courses
- Complete no more than 165 credits (11 courses ) at the 100 level
- Complete at least 75 credits (5 courses) at the 300 level
- 30 credits (2 courses) at the 100-level coded for ANSC, FORS, HORT, PLSC, SOSC, WINE
- A further 30 credits (2 courses) coded for ANSC, FORS, HORT, PLSC, SOSC, WINE
- Complete all practical work requirements
What's it going to cost?
Learn more by using the Domestic Fees Calculator or viewing the International Fees.
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Intake semesters
You can start studying in either:
- Semester 1 (late February)
- Semester 2 (mid-July)*
There are also options for starting in summer semesters. But the range of courses available would be limited.
*Please obtain course advice if you’re considering this option.
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Additional major
There may be an opportunity to add an additional major to your study programme. Please refer to the programme course advisor for further information.
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Graduate Attributes
Graduate Attributes refer to the knowledge, skills, and values that you gain from completing your qualification. These high-level qualities will prepare you for career success, further study or research and making a valuable contribution to society in your chosen field.
Knowledge
- Develop a comprehensive understanding the knowledge fields relevant to the different stages of primary production system.
- Describe in-depth the multi- and inter-disciplinary nature of the bio-physical environment and biological production systems and the impact of these on agribusiness and food supply chains.
- Explain the characteristics of agricultural, horticultural and agribusiness industries and the theoretical concepts that underpin their formation, operation and management.
- Explain the risk associated with farming systems.
- Understanding the likely impacts of new technologies and innovative practices in the primary sector.
- Explain the different approaches and dimensions of sustainability relevant to different stakeholders in primary production systems.
Skills
- Apply appropriate approaches, methods and tools to analyse, evaluate and solve problems related to agricultural production management issues.
- Communicate, in both written and spoken forms, an understanding of agribusiness and food marketing issues clearly and fluently.
- Critically evaluate risks and implement mitigation and avoidance strategies.
- Integrate theory and practice from different disciplines to evaluate complex social, economic and technical aspects of bio-economic farming systems.
Values
- Appreciate appropriate professional and environmentally sound practice.
- Appreciate different cultural and socio-economic perspectives.
Programme Structure
Year 1
Semester 1 Courses
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Semester 1 Courses
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Introduction to Commercial Law
15 credits
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Economies and Markets
15 credits
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Primary Industry Systems
15 credits
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{{ 'COMM 112' | except-last-word }} {{ 'COMM 112' | last-word }}
Financial Information for Business
15 credits
Semester 2 Courses
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Semester 2 Courses
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Introductory Statistics
15 credits
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Year 1 Required Electives *
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Elective
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Elective
Year 2
Semester 1 Courses
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Semester 1 Courses
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MGMT201 OR MGMT214*
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Year 2 Suggested Electives *
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Elective
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Elective
Semester 2 Courses
Year 3
Semester 1 Courses
- Compulsory courses
- Elective courses
- Refer to the lists below
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*Year 1 Required Electives
Choose a minimum of two of the following:
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*MGMT201 OR MGMT214
Choose a minimum of one of the following courses:
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*Year 2 Suggested Electives
The following courses are suggested for second years:
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*MGMT202 OR MGMT216
Choose a minimum of one of the following courses:
This degree structure is indicative only. A course advisor will help you to select your electives and plan your degree. You can check out our courses to see what electives might interest you.
Programme contacts
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