Diploma in Horticultural Management
Diploma in Horticultural Management
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Upcoming start dates
Semester 1 - 17 Feb 2025
Semester 2 - 14 Jul 2025
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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
Lincoln University Campus
Expand your opportunities in modern-day horticulture with a study programme that combines business management with the latest cultivation and production knowledge.
New Zealand is a world-leader in horticultural production. Besides being a major export industry, you’re playing an important part in helping the global land-based food sector evolve and meet the growing needs whilst also applying the principles of sustainable production and land care. This is usually a 12-month, full time study programme.
How you’ll grow
- Grow your knowledge and understanding of modern horticultural production and management systems.
- Build a firm understanding of business management and the principles of commercial enterprise success.
- Put your learnings into practice with hands-on practical work as a necessary component of your study.
- Be immediately employable as soon as you’ve competed your study.
Practical work
A period of practical work is a requirement for this qualification:
- Minimum of 44 weeks of hands-on practical experience (preferably full-time)
- On at least two different horticultural units.
Download the Practical Work Handbook (PDF 1100 KB) for this diploma.
For more information on the practical aspects of study, email the Practical Work Coordinator or phone +64 3 423 0061.
Programme information
If you’ve successfully completed Lincoln University’s Diploma in Horticulture, you’re eligible for admission to the Diploma in Horticultural Management. Equivalent qualifications will be assessed for admission on a case-by-case basis.
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.
Summary of Regulations
All of the following:
- Pass 120 credits: Horticultural Management (60 credits) plus 60 credits from elective schedule of courses.
What's it going to cost?
Learn more by using the Domestic Fees Calculator or viewing the International Fees.
Study starts:
- Semester 1 (late February)
- Semester 2 (mid-July)
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Entry requirements
If you’ve successfully completed Lincoln University’s Diploma in Horticulture, you’re eligible for admission to the Diploma in Horticultural Management. Equivalent qualifications will be assessed for admission on a case-by-case basis.
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.
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Regulations and fees
Summary of Regulations
All of the following:
- Pass 120 credits: Horticultural Management (60 credits) plus 60 credits from elective schedule of courses.
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
Study starts:
- Semester 1 (late February)
- Semester 2 (mid-July)
Programme Structure
Year 1
Semester 1 courses
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Semester 1 courses
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Horticultural Management
0 credits
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Dip Hort Mgmt List A*
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Elective
Semester 2 courses
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Semester 2 courses
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Horticultural Management
60 credits
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Dip Hort Mgmt List A*
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Elective
- Compulsory courses
- Elective courses
- Refer to the list below
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*Dip Hort Mgmt List A
Choose a minimum of four of the following courses:
Semester 1
Subject to approval, up to 2 ‘elective’ courses may be selected from the degree schedule (100 or 200 level).
A course advisor will help you to plan your study programme.
Programme contacts
Key information for students
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Need more info?
Email us on grow@lincoln.ac.nz
Or call us on 0800 10 60 10
If you're overseas, please call +64 3 423 0000
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