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Bachelor of Commerce (Horticulture)

Horticulture is a successful and profitable sector in New Zealand’s primary industry. Success in this sector requires practical knowledge of production as well as business skills. Business skills applied to the horticultural industry are in demand from growers and associated areas such as agrochemical, fertiliser and machinery distribution businesses. The Bachelor of Commerce (Horticulture) will contribute to this industry need.

The programme will prepare future business leaders for the horticultural industry and/or food-related organisations including processors and wholesalers. Graduates will possess knowledge and skills to successfully develop careers in management and advisory roles in the horticultural sector.

Practical Work
A period of Practical Work is a requirement of this qualification and full details are available in the handbook.

Summary
At least 30 weeks work must be completed in total.

This could be either:

2 horticultural placements of 15 weeks each, or
2 horticultural placements plus an allied placement of 10 weeks each.

The minimum placement is 10 weeks per workplace. The maximum placement is 15 weeks. Two reports are required.

Intakes

Application Processing Time in Days: 30

Application Process

More Information Required

10 Days

Possible Interview Call from Institution

10 Days

Provisional/Unconditional Offer

20 Days

Visa Process

30 Days

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description	IELTS (1.0 -9.0)	TOEFL IBT (0-120)	TOEFL CBT (0-300)	PTE (10-90)
Expert	9	120	297-300	86-90
Very Good	8.5	115-119	280-293	83-86
Very Good	8	110-114	270-280	79-83
Good	7.5	102-109	253-267	73-79
Good	7	94-101	240-253	65-73
Competent	6.5	79-93	213-233	58-65
Competent	6	60-78	170-210	50-58
Modest	5.5	46-59	133-210	43-50
Modest	5	35-45	107-133	36-43
Limited	4	32-34	97-103	30-36
Extremely Limited	< 4	< 31	< 93	< 30

Job Opportunity Potential

The University regularly assesses the job market for new areas of employment demand such as:

Agriculture and horticulture
Society, tourism and sport
Science
Environment
Design and technology
Business and commerce.

Recruitment
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Career and networking events
Poster distribution - electronic and paper (A4 only)
Interviews on-campus.

PSW Opportunity

Level 7 (Bachelor’s degree)

Duration: Equal to length of study (typically up to 3 years)
Requirement: minimum 30 weeks full time study in NZ

Level 7 (Graduate Diploma)
Eligible for PSWV
Conditions:

Must also hold a Bachelor’s degree (NZ or overseas)
Duration: Up to length of study (typically 1 year)

Level 8 (Postgraduate Diploma)

Duration: Equal to length of study, OR
Up to 3 years in some cases (if part of higher qualification pathway)

Level 9 and 10 (Master’s degree and Doctoral degree)

Duration: 3 years
Condition: Must study at least 30 weeks in New Zealand

- Most eligible international students can work up to 25 hours per week during study and full-time during scheduled breaks, only if their student visa includes work rights.

- Foundation, pathway and short courses have different rules.

- Not allowed for part time students.

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

FOR INDIA

Qualification

All India Senior School Certificate (AISSC) – awarded by Central Board of Secondary Education

Minimum achievement level (if appropriate)

Applicants must have completed 12 years of schooling and a minimum average of 75%, and 60% in English.

FOR SRI LANKA