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Bachelor of Applied Management (Agribusiness Management Major) (Online)
Bachelor of Applied Management (Agribusiness Management Major) (Online)

Bachelor of Applied Management (Agribusiness Management Major) (Online)

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  • Level:3-Year Bachelor's Degree
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Admission Requirements

Entry requirements:

School Leavers:

  • University Entrance - NCEA Level 3. Three subjects at Level 3, made up of 14 credits each, in three NZQA University Entrance approved subjects, and
  • Literacy - 10 credits at Level 2 or above, made up of 5 credits in reading, 5 credits in writing, and
  • Numeracy - 10 credits at Level 1 or above, made up of specified achievement standards through a range of subjects, or package of three numeracy unit standards (26623, 26626, 26627 - all three required).

Mature Applicants

  • Be at least 20 years of age when the programme begins and provide evidence of aptitude or appropriate work or other experience, or
  • Completion of an external or overseas qualification, which is considered to be the equivalent of any of the above qualifications, as approved by the Head of Faculty.

English requirements:

  • Applicants from countries with an annual student visa approval rate of at least 80 percent, whose first language is not English, or who come from a country where the language of instruction in schools is not English, are required to provide evidence of having passed an NZQA approved English Proficiency Assessment, or one of the following tests of English language competence in accordance with the NZQA rules below:
  • IELTS test - Academic score of 6 with no band score lower than 5.5
  • TOEFL Paper based test (pBT) - Score of 550 (with an essay score 5 TWE)
  • TOEFL Internet based test (iBT) - Score of 60 (with a writing score of 18)
  • Cambridge English Examination - B2 First or B2 First for schools or C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency with a score of 169. No less than 162 in each skill.
  • OET - Minimum of Grade C or 200 in all sub-tests
  • NZCEL - a) Expiring Level b) Current: a) Level 4 (Academic) b) Level 4 (Academic)
  • Pearson Test of English (Academic) - PTE (Academic) score of 50 with no band score lower than 42
  • Language Cert - C1 Expert IESOL (LRWS) with PASS and no less than Pass in each skill
  • Trinity ISE - ISE II with no less than distinction in any band

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Course Information

The Bachelor of Applied Management (Agribusiness Management Major) programme aims to produce graduates with the personal and professional skills necessary to be successful in demanding and evolving business environments with a focus on the Agribusiness sector.

The programme offers a blend of theoretical and practical learning, with an emphasis on applied knowledge and skill. High importance is placed on the development of the soft skills for management (such as communication, business writing, presentation, interpersonal, and problem solving skills) in addition to the development of specific business knowledge and skills.

The programme offers a blend of theoretical and practical learning, with an emphasis on applied knowledge and skill. High importance is placed on the development of the soft skills for management (such as communication, business writing, presentation, interpersonal, and problem solving skills) in addition to the development of specific business knowledge and skills.

Majors available for the Bachelor of Applied Management programme:

  • Agribusiness

  • Applied Marketing

  • Applied Management

  • Event Management

  • Human Resource Management

  • Project Management

  • Occupational Health and Safety

The Agribusiness major will equip students to:

  • Demonstrate knowledge and skills relevant to agribusiness management, including key ideas, principles and concepts associated with the theory and application of the papers.

  • Be confident, capable and professional practitioners and learners.

  • Gather and assess agribusiness management information from a variety of sources, undertake analysis of this data, and use this to solve problems.

  • Be able to think critically, analyse relevant issues, and discuss these within the context of agribusiness management in a logical and competent manner.

  • Understand, apply, and communicate principles and concepts within the agribusiness management sector.

  • Developed professional knowledge and applied skills appropriate for the needs of clients within the agribusiness management sector.

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Year 1 Compulsory Papers (all majors)

  • MGT100 Introduction to Accounting (15 credits)

  • MGT101 Introduction to Human Resource Management (15 credits)

  • MGT103 Introduction to Applied Management (15 credits)

  • MGT104 Introduction to Applied Marketing (15 credits)

  • MGT105 Business Communications (15 credits)

  • Year 1 Elective Paper List (choose three papers from the following list) (45 credits)

  • MGT102 Introduction to Business Operations (15 credits)

  • MGT106 Introduction to Quality Management (15 credits)

  • MGT110 Workplace Relationships (15 credits)

  • MGT111 Administration Systems (15 credits)

  • MGT112 Introduction to Leadership (15 credits)

  • MGT113 Introduction to Project Management (15 credits)

  • MGT114 Introduction to Occupational Health and Safety (15 credits)

  • MGT115 Occupational Health and Safety Strategies (15 credits)

  • MGT514 Organisational Context of Project Management (15 credits)

  • MGT515 Introduction to Project Management Methodologies and Frameworks (15 credits)

  • Elective 1 Elective Paper - to be approved by Programme Manager (15 credits)

Year 2 Compulsory Papers for Agribusiness Management major

  • MGT222 Health and Safety in Employment (15 credits)

  • MGT235 Agribusiness Economics (15 credits)

  • MGT236 Agribusiness Strategy and Competitiveness (15 credits)

  • MGT237 Crop Industries (15 credits)

  • MGT238 Livestock Industries (15 credits)

  • Year 2 Elective Papers for Agribusiness Management major

  • Year 2 Elective Paper List (to select from as allowed in each major)

  • MGT200 Management Accounting and Finance (15 credits)

  • MGT201 Marketing Operations (15 credits)

  • MGT202 Employment Relations (15 credits)

  • MGT203 Operations Management (15 credits)

  • MGT205 Introduction to Strategic Management (15 credits)

  • MGT206 Risk Management and Quality (15 credits)

  • MGT209 Managing Human Resources (15 credits)

  • MGT215 Organisational Behaviour (15 credits)

  • MGT219 Change Management (15 credits)

  • MGT221 Strategic Planning (15 credits)

  • MGT222 Health and Safety in Employment (15 credits)

  • MGT224 Administration Systems II (15 credits)

  • MGT225 Occupational Health and Safety Strategies and Organisational Systems (15 credits)

  • MGT226 Occupational Health and Occupational Safety Training Strategies and Evaluation (15 credits)

  • MGT227 Occupational Health and Safety Management Practice Leadership (15 credits)

  • MGT228 Occupational Health and Safety Strategic Planning and Performance Measurement (15 credits)

  • MGT229 Occupational Health and Safety Intervention Programme Design and Evaluation (15 credits)

  • MGT235 Agribusiness Economics (15 credits)

  • MGT236 Agribusiness Strategy and Competitiveness (15 credits)

  • MGT237 Crop Industries (15 credits)

  • MGT238 Livestock Industries (15 credits)

  • MGT622 Fundamentals of Project Management (15 credits)

  • MGT623 Fundamentals of Project Planning (15 credits)

  • MGT624 Fundamentals of Monitoring, Controlling and Evaluating the Project (15 credits)

  • MGT625 Fundamentals of Project Closure (15 credits)

  • MGT626 Leadership and the Project Manager (15 credits)

  • MGT233 Life and Career Coaching (15 credits)

Year 3 Compulsory Papers for Agribusiness Management major

  • MGT301 Business Ethics (15 credits)

  • MGT702 Research Methodology (15 credits)

  • MGT315 Agricultural and Resource Policy (15 credits)

  • MGT316 Sustainable Agribusiness Practice (15 credits)

  • MGT307 Agribusiness Futures Project (30 credits)

  • Year 3 Elective Papers for Agribusiness Management major

  • Year 3 Elective Paper List (to select from as allowed in each major)

  • MGT303 Strategic Management (15 credits)

  • MGT304 Strategic Marketing Management (15 credits)

  • MGT305 Advanced Event Management (15 credits)

  • MGT306 Reputation and Brand Management (15 credits)

  • MGT707 Digital Marketing Strategy and Analysis (15 credits)

  • MGT308 Advanced Digital Marketing (15 credits)

  • MGT309 Relationships, Influence and Leadership (15 credits)

  • MGT312 Advanced Human Resource Management (15 credits)

  • MGT711 Occupational Health and Safety Sustainability Practices (15 credits)

  • MGT712 Workplace Health and Wellbeing Strategies (15 credits)

  • MGT313 Occupational Health Strategic Management (15 credits)

  • MGT314 Occupational Safety Strategic Management (15 credits)

  • MGT315 Agricultural and Resource Policy (15 credits)

  • MGT316 Sustainable Agribusiness Practice (15 credits)

  • MGT717 Organisational Project Management (15 credits)

  • MGT718 Project Management in Practice (15 credits)

  • MGT719 Advanced Project Management Methodologies and Frameworks (15 credits)

  • MGT720 Consumer Behaviour and Market Trends (15 credits)

  • MGT721 Event Planning, Finance and Budgeting (15 credits)

  • MGT722 Event Planning Marketing and Promotion (15 credits)

  • MGT723 The Dynamics of Employment Regulations (15 credits)

  • MGT724 Management Skills for a Diverse Workforce (15 credits)

  • MGT725 Role of Professional Coaching (15 credits)

  • MGT726 Professional Coaching Relationships and Environment (15 credits)

  • MGT727 Professional Coaching Tools (15 credits)

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Graduates from the Bachelor of Applied Management with an Agribusiness Management major will critically analyse strategic issues facing agricultural industries and develop and implement policies and procedures in the areas of operations, management, and financial management for agribusiness organisations.  They will employ reflective practices to solve problems, both independently and as part of a team and collect, critically analyse and communicate information effectively.

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