Overview

Massey University`s Bachelor of Agribusiness programme aligns itself with agribusiness industries throughout the world. This ensures our graduates have the skills and industry knowledge employers need.

New Zealand’s economy is dominated by agriculture and food. The industry generates close to $37 billion in export earnings a year and international demand is predicted to continue to grow.

Key facts

This three-year world-class programme will:

teach you about farm production systems, supply chain management, marketing, food economies, and international agribusiness
give you a strong understanding of what it takes to be sustainable and competitive in global food and fibre markets
provide you with the knowledge and skills needed to deliver in future workplaces
give you a sound knowledge of land-based systems and agribusiness along with specialist knowledge in one area of agribusiness
teach you to apply and integrate scientific, technological and business knowledge to meet marketplace demands
ensure you will be a good analytical thinker able to interpret information to develop sound and innovative solutions
give you an understanding of ethics, multi-cultural and international environments
help you develop into an effective communicator and a self-directed, independent learner

give you management skills applicable across the primary industries

Career

New Zealand’s agribusiness sector is flourishing, and there is strong demand for graduates, from running large farm-based businesses through to international trade.

You will emerge with the knowledge and foundation skills for several career paths:

international marketing
economics
rural banking
rural valuation
government
business
sales
purchasing
consultancy
farm management
farm ownership
purchasing manager.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Food and Agribusiness Value Chains

Accounting for Business

Economics for Business

Business Law

Finance Fundamentals
Plants for Agriculture and Horticulture

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-06-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-06-19 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-02-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-31 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-02-05 00:00:00 , National

Language

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Palmerston North, New Zealand

Disciplines

Agribusiness View 7 other Bachelors in Agribusiness 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.

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Other requirements

General requirements

For most undergraduate level programmes, the minimum academic entry requirement is successful completion of a qualification equivalent to the New Zealand Year 13 - NCEA Level 3 University Entrance.
International students who have previously studied at a New Zealand secondary school should refer to the secondary school requirements section.
International students who have completed 3 x B at level 5 or 6 passes in the New Zealand Diploma of Business may apply for entry into a Bachelor's programme

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Tuition Fees

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

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Applies to you

Non-residents

42300 NZD / year

≈ 42300 NZD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

8761 NZD / year

≈ 8761 NZD / year

Living costs

Palmerston North

New Zealand

1100 - 2100 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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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Agribusiness.

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