Overview
The Agribusiness and Food Marketing at Lincoln University Canterbury provides students with a unique competitive edge by combining fundamental agricultural knowledge with advanced commercial strategies. This degree is specifically designed to address the growing global demand for professionals who understand the entire food value chain from farm to consumer.
Students engage with a curriculum that balances scientific understanding of primary production with the complexities of international trade and consumer behaviour. By focusing on the business of food, the programme ensures that graduates are prepared to manage the economic and marketing challenges facing the modern primary industry sector.
Why Agribusiness and Food Marketing at Lincoln University Canterbury?
Lincoln University Canterbury is world-renowned for its specialist focus on land-based disciplines, providing an immersive environment where agribusiness is a core institutional strength. The university maintains deep connections with New Zealand’s leading food exporters and agricultural organisations, offering students unparalleled insights into real-world industry practices.
The campus serves as a living laboratory, situated in the heart of a major agricultural region, which allows for practical applications of marketing theories. Students benefit from a learning environment that prioritises sustainable commercial practices and innovative food marketing solutions, ensuring they are ready to lead in a rapidly evolving global marketplace.
Tuition Fee Breakdown
- International fee: NZD 35000 per year
- National fee: NZD 7604 per year
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Syllabus
The curriculum is structured to provide a solid foundation in both business management and the technical aspects of food production. Modules may include:
- Agribusiness Management
- Food Marketing
- Supply Chain Management
- Economics for Agribusiness
- Accounting and Finance
- Agricultural Systems
- Consumer Behaviour
- International Trade
- Strategic Management
Careers with Agribusiness and Food Marketing
Graduates are highly sought after for roles that bridge the gap between production and the final marketplace. Common career paths include positions in food marketing, supply chain logistics, and international trade consultancy. Many alumni find success as export managers, brand strategists for food companies, or rural bank advisors.
The programme also prepares individuals for roles in government policy, industry advocacy, and market research within the primary sector. With a focus on the global food system, graduates are equipped to work for multinational corporations, local producer cooperatives, or innovative food startups looking to scale their operations internationally.
Programme Structure
Courses include:- Financial Information for Business
- Economies and Markets
- Food Quality and Consumer Acceptance
- Global Food Systems
- Principles of Marketing
- Processing Food for Consumers
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
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Credits
Delivered
Campus Location
- Christchurch, New Zealand
Disciplines
Agribusiness View 7 other Bachelors in Agribusiness in New ZealandWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- University Entrance through NCEA or an approved, equivalent qualification.
- GCE ‘A’ Levels (taken in countries other than the UK) - A minimum of 3 results with at least 1 grade at Level C or above. (General Studies is not to be used as one of the results.)
- Cambridge Pre-U 3 principal subjects, a GPR and evidence of numeracy
- Advanced Placement International Diploma (APID) - At least 4 subjects with grades 3 or higher
- International Baccalaureate (IB - The diploma must be completed with a minimum of 24 points
- Recommended preparation
- Agribusiness
- Agriculture / Horticulture
- Biology
- Economics
- English (highly recommended)
- Māori Studies
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Tuition Fees
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Applies to youCitizens or residents7604 NZD / year≈ 7604 NZD / year
Living costs
Christchurch
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