Master of Precision Agriculture
Master of Precision Agriculture
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Qualification
Taught Master's
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Duration
1.5 years full-time
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Credits
180
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Location
Lincoln University Campus and University of Canterbury Campus
Around the world, digital technology is being employed to make agriculture more efficient, productive and sustainable. To ensure global food production meets population needs, there is strong demand for leaders with the technical skills and industry understanding to reshape the future of the agrifoods industry.
The Master of Precision Agriculture is a unique postgraduate degree awarded by Lincoln University and taught in conjunction with the University of Canterbury.
The focus is on learning the technology-based skills, tools and applications that can grow a more productive and more sustainable agrifoods production sector.
With high-level skills and capabilities in data gathering and management, you’ll be of immense value to an exciting range of organisations and businesses.
How you’ll grow
- Become highly adept at using information management technologies to monitor and manage crops, animals and natural resources across a range of agricultural contexts.
- Grow your ability to discuss the principles and technologies of precision agriculture, and how they apply to cropping, horticulture and livestock cultivation.
- Evaluate how algorithms, sensors and controllable implements are used to ensure effective, precise timing of actions and responses.
- Compare and contrast precision agricultural techniques and how they influence performance, productivity, environment and economy.
- Evaluate how GIS analysis can solve ecological problems.
- Design and adapt systems that incorporate GPS, remote-sensing and multi-thematic data sets effectively through data analysis processes and GIS applications in land-based production systems.
- Recognise the value and potential of a systems-based approach to applying information technologies to decision-making, along with the potential for solving agriculture-related environmental problems through precision agriculture.
Career opportunities
This postgraduate degree expands your opportunities to work as a digitally-literate expert and decision-maker in the primary industries, with large farming corporations and food production organisations.
You’ll be eligible for roles in data-driven science, sustainable production management, strategic management or digital consultancy, with the potential to move into governance.
Programme information
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A relevant New Zealand level 7 bachelor’s degree or recognised equivalent with a B+ average or better in the 300 level and final year (full-time equivalent) courses
- IELTS 6.5 (no individual band less than 6.0)
- A background in, but not limited to, engineering, computer science, agricultural science and agricultural management.
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)
- Semester 2 (early July)
You can complete the programme in 12 months if you start in February. Or you can begin study in the July intake, taking 18 months to complete (allowing for a summer break).
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Entry requirements
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A relevant New Zealand level 7 bachelor’s degree or recognised equivalent with a B+ average or better in the 300 level and final year (full-time equivalent) courses
- IELTS 6.5 (no individual band less than 6.0)
- A background in, but not limited to, engineering, computer science, agricultural science and agricultural management.
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Regulations and fees
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)
- Semester 2 (early July)
You can complete the programme in 12 months if you start in February. Or you can begin study in the July intake, taking 18 months to complete (allowing for a summer break).
Programme Structure
Compulsory courses
Compulsory courses
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Advanced Precision Agriculture
20 credits
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Agricultural Engineering
20 credits
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Research Essay
20 credits
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Research Placement
20 credits
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Research Issues in Precision Agriculture
20 credits
Choose one of the following courses:
- Compulsory courses
- Elective courses
A course advisor can assist you to select your courses and plan your degree.
Students who have demonstrated sufficient academic ability (and with the approval of the Dean of the relevant faculty) are permitted to substitute ENGN 697, 698, and 699.
The second study semester for this programme is taught at the University of Canterbury. The courses are as follows:
Programme contacts
Key information for students
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