Published: 02 October 2013

Master of Management Studies (AgriBusiness)

Institute:        University of Waikato
Qualification:        Master of Management Studies (AgriBusiness)
Length of Programme:    18 months (three semesters)
Commencement:    July 2014

Agribusiness combines all facets of business operations, and associated organisations that make up the agricultural sector. Successful agribusiness relies on the ability to understand the operation of competitive global markets, international marketing and the management of complex and extended supply chains.  An MMS in Agribusiness will enable students to build knowledge and business skills across the range of management capabilities that are relevant to the agricultural sector.

The Agribusiness MMS is an 18 month programme with compulsory papers in International Agribusiness, Agribusiness Case Studies and International Marketing.  Other papers include 21st Century Logistics. Students must write a dissertation or thesis.

http://www.mngt.waikato.ac.nz/myweb/prescription/publications/common/subj.asp?pub=2&subject_code=AGRI&eyear=2013

Published: 02 October 2013

Master of Science (Technology)

Institution:        University of Waikato
Qualification:        Master of Science (Technology)
Length of Programme:    2 years
Commencement:    July 2014

A MSc(Tech) is normally a two year coherent, advanced programme of study, which combines taught papers with an applied or industrial based research thesis or dissertation. The programme includes two papers on industrial technology and innovation. There is a focus on agricultural technology through strong collaboration with other research providers, including NIWA, AgResearch, Hort Research, Landcare.  These partnerships allow students to forge industry networks as well as gain hands-on experience by applying their research to practical agri-tech outcomes.

An example of a relevant taught course would be –
Ecohydrology – Ecohydrology is the interdisciplinary study of the interactions between water and ecosystems.  It views water, carbon and energy as essential ingredients for living systems, and recognises that ecosystems may modify the hydrological systems of which they are part.  This paper bridges the gap between hydrological soils, ecological and climate sciences.

http://sci.waikato.ac.nz/study/qualifications/msctech

Published: 02 October 2013

Postgraduate Diploma in AgriBusiness

Institution:        University of Waikato
Qualification:        Post Graduate Diploma (AgriBusiness)
Length of Programme:    1 year (two semesters)
Commencement:    July 2014

The PostGraduate Diploma in AgriBusiness provides instruction in agricultural economics and management. The programme comprises papers in International Agribusiness and Logistics, Econometrics, and Marketing, as well as other related papers.

http://www.mngt.waikato.ac.nz/education/qualifications/postgraduate/qualifications.asp?programme_code=PGDIP&Item=3&eyear=2011&student=2&header=