Published: 02 October 2013

Master of Agricultural Science

Institute:        Lincoln University
Qualification:        Master of Agricultural Science
Length of Programme:    2 years (four semesters)
Commencement:    July 2014

The Master of Agricultural Science recognises the scientific management of our primary resources demands innovation, sophistication and business acumen. It offers advanced study and research in the fields that underpin agricultural production, science and management.

http://www.lincoln.ac.nz/Degrees-Diplomas-and-Certificates/Qualifications/Agriculture/Master-of-Agricultural-Science/

Published: 02 October 2013

Detailed Information on Postgraduate Programmes

Agriculture:

Postgraduate Diploma in Agricultural Science

Institute:        Lincoln University
Qualification:        Postgraduate Diploma in Agricultural Science
Length of Programme:    1 year (two semesters)
Commencement:    July 2014

Agriculture is the backbone of New Zealand's economy. Scientific research and technological developments have made this country an international leader in the production of many agricultural products.

Graduates intending to enter the agricultural industries will need to be well prepared in the basic and applied sciences, as well as business and management disciplines. This diploma will prepare graduates for the challenging roles they will play in agriculture, both in New Zealand and overseas.

The traditional role of primary production has changed so dramatically that graduates are sought after in more than the traditional areas of sheep, dairy and arable farming. The demand for activities that will increase the value of our primary products has resulted in the need for graduates beyond the traditional areas of sheep, dairy and arable farming. They are now sought after in the areas of research, marketing and technology transfer, in service industries allied to the agricultural sector and into positions with Crown Research Institutes, Treasury and into consultancy positions within exporting companies. Graduates from agriculture programmes are highly sought after both within New Zealand and internationally.

http://www.lincoln.ac.nz/Degrees-Diplomas-and-Certificates/Qualifications/Agriculture/Postgraduate-Diploma-in-Agricultural-Science/

Published: 02 October 2013

New Zealand Development Scholarships to the Caribbean

Background

New Zealand is pleased to announce the expansion New Zealand Development Scholarship awards to include all CARICOM states and the Dominican Republic.

The following fifteen countries are eligible to apply for a New Zealand Development Scholarship: Antigua and Barbuda; Bahamas; Barbados; Belize; Dominica; Dominican Republic; Grenada; Guyana; Haiti; Jamaica; St Lucia; St Kitts and Nevis; St Vincent and the Grenadines; Suriname; Trinidad and Tobago.

Priority Areas

Applications to the New Zealand Development Scholarships scheme will be sought to support study in thematic areas which support our overall development programme in the region, namely agriculture, disaster risk management and renewable energy (including hydro, wind, solar, wave or geothermal energy).

Planning for the 2014 intake is under way with promotion to begin shortly to recruit suitable applicants who are interested in postgraduate study in either of the three priority areas of the Caribbean.

Application Process

Candidates will be instructed to apply directly to one of the institutions above that offers a relevant programme of study by 2 December 2013. Pending immigration processes, successful applicants will begin for study in New Zealand in July 2014.

Please refer to the New Zealand Aid Programme website for further details: http://www.aid.govt.nz/