Overview

Plant the seeds of a rewarding career based on understanding global value chains, food economics and policy, market structures and performance alongside the economics of natural resources, development and trade with this Food and Resource Economics program from Lincoln University Canterbury. This might sound like a complex mix now. But you’ll graduate with the skills and knowledge to navigate the future of industries that are vitally important to humanity.

How you’ll grow

Nurture in-depth analytical skills alongside the knowledge of markets, natural resources and value chains.
Develop your potential into becoming a professional economist in the global food and resource industries.
Have an unforgettable experience and expand your expertise still further by studying part of your degree abroad through our LincOE exchange programme.

Career opportunities

Graduates of Lincoln University’s Bachelor of Commerce (Food and Resource Economics major) are in demand by both government and industry. Your career opportunities will include Economist, Economic / Business Analyst, Trade and Enterprise Policy Analyst and Advisor, Researcher and more.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

The Economics of Food Markets and Policy
The Economics of Development
Markets, Firms Consumers
Statistics for Business
Principles of Marketing
Statistics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2026-11-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-10-27 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-02-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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105

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60

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PTE Academic

50

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IELTS

6

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Christchurch, New Zealand

Disciplines

Economics Food Science View 21 other Bachelors in Economics in New Zealand

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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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105

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TOEFL^® IBT

60

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50

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IELTS

6

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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
Accounting
Computing
Economics
English (highly recommended)
Māori Studies
Maths / Statistics (highly recommended)

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

35000 NZD / year

≈ 35000 NZD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

7234 NZD / year

≈ 7234 NZD / year

Living costs

Christchurch

New Zealand

1300 - 2000 NZD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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How you’ll grow

Career opportunities

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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International Applies to you

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