Diploma in Horticultural Business
Diploma in Horticultural Business
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Qualification
Certificate and Diplomas
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Duration
1 year full-time
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Credits
120
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Location
Online
If you're already working in the New Zealand horticultural sector, this online qualification will expand your knowledge and help you to cultivate new opportunities.
Study for free (2025 -2027)
If you're a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, your tuition fees may be waived in 2025 and you will only need to pay the Student Services fee. Part time study options may be available. Terms and conditions apply. Learn more here.
About this programme
Horticulture is one of New Zealand’s most vibrant and successful industries. But in order to keep pace with change and growing demand, qualified and experienced leaders are needed across the sector.
The Diploma in Horticulture Business is a flexible 12-month online study programme that complements your knowledge of horticulture production and other food-related businesses with business skills.
This can open doors to other roles including strategic management, consultancy and sustainable growing.
How you’ll grow
- Learn how biological, economic and social disciplines create value chains relating to horticultural production and global agribusiness.
- Understand how theoretical concepts underpin the operation and management of horticultural operations.
- Understand the complex technical, economic and social aspects of global horticulture.
- Learn how to implement competitive marketing strategies and plans across food market systems and agribusiness.
- Nurture your ability to evaluate, analyse and solve problems as they relate to agribusiness, real-world horticultural production and marketing.
Programme information
- University Entrance through NCEA or an equivalent approved qualification.
- If you have an overseas qualification, find out more about entry requirements here.
- Special admission is offered for mature domestic students in current, relevant employment.
- Current or prior experience working in the horticultural sector would be advantageous.
- If English isn’t your first language, other entry requirements will apply. Learn more about English language requirements.
Summary of Regulations
All of the following:
- Pass eight compulsory courses (120 credits)
What's it going to cost?
Learn more by using the Domestic Fees Calculator or viewing the International Fees.
You can start studying in semester 1 (late February).
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Entry requirements
- University Entrance through NCEA or an equivalent approved qualification.
- If you have an overseas qualification, find out more about entry requirements here.
- Special admission is offered for mature domestic students in current, relevant employment.
- Current or prior experience working in the horticultural sector would be advantageous.
- If English isn’t your first language, other entry requirements will apply. Learn more about English language requirements.
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Regulations and fees
Summary of Regulations
All of the following:
- Pass eight compulsory courses (120 credits)
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 semester 1 (late February).
Programme Structure
The Diploma in Horticultural Business is a flexible online programme that can be studied full-time or part-time.
The full-time version is an eight-course diploma taught across four terms. Two courses are delivered each term.
Term 1: HORT 108 and MKTG 104 Monday 5 Feb to Friday 12 April
Term 2: MGMT 107 and MKTG 103 Monday 22 April to Thursday 27 June
Term 3: MKTG 105 and MKTG 106 Monday 8 July to Friday 13 September
Term 4: MGMT 108 and MGMT 109 Monday 23 September to Friday 29 November
There are three compulsory face-to-face workshops, which include study, networking and industry visits. Please note that you will need to pay for your own travel and accommodation and cover any other costs associated with the workshops.
Part-time study requires completing one course per term.
At the end of the programme, you will be able to prepare and present a business plan that is based on your personal business or work situation.
All necessary materials and assessments are available online. Zoom sessions are held and recorded as per student requests and agreement within the group.
Find out more about studying online.
Year 1
Semester 1
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Semester 1
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Introduction to Horticultural Management
15 credits
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Horticultural Resource Planning: Production and Labour Management
15 credits
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Horticultural Supply Chain Management
15 credits
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Horticultural Marketing
15 credits
Semester 2
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Semester 2
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Global Trends and New Market Opportunities in Horticulture
15 credits
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Innovation and New Product Opportunities in Horticulture
15 credits
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Horticultural Financial Management
15 credits
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Business Planning and Legislation in Horticulture
15 credits
- Compulsory courses
Programme contacts
Key information for students
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