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Massey University

Palmerston North , North Island, New Zealand ,New Zealand

International Agribusiness – Bachelor of Agribusiness

Does managing the marketing process of meat, kiwifruit, or milk to retailers in Tokyo or Nestlé in Switzerland excite you? How about sourcing and processing billions of litres of milk every year?

In the Bachelor of Agribusiness (International Agribusiness) you’ll learn about the global agri-food system. This includes everything from on-farm procurement in New Zealand to export and distribution of food and other agricultural products to consumers around the world.

You’ll learn about

  • production sciences
  • agri-food value chains
  • manufacturing
  • distribution and logistics
  • international finance, and
  • the trade and marketing skills required to take New Zealand’s agri-food industry to the global marketplace.

Real-world experience

Your learning will focus on real-world case studies and will include field trips to provide the experience sought by employers.

Research-led teaching

Our staff are active researchers. Massey's AgriCommerce programme integrates the most recent developments and thinking into your learning.

A growing, innovative industry

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

Relevant international knowledge

Massey’s Agribusiness programme aligns itself with agribusiness industries throughout the world. This ensures our graduates have the skills and industry knowledge employers want today and in the future.

Massey graduates and staff are helping to define the future of our nation’s agriculture and food businesses.

Campus Information

Manawatu campus (Palmerston North)

The Manawatu campus is Massey's original campus. With lovely heritage buildings and park-like grounds located near Palmerston North city, it is one of the best places in the country to experience the real student lifestyle. With a huge portion of the population under 25 it is the perfect place for learning and living. The large campus is beautiful year-round with 11,500 different varieties of plants and trees in the form of manicured gardens, green fields, woodlands and bush.

Intakes

  • Feb
  • July

Application Processing Time in Days: 30

Application Process

More Information Required
10 Days
GTE/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

New Zealand’s agribusiness sector is flourishing, and there is strong demand for graduates, from running large farm-based businesses through to international trade. Massey's Agribusiness programme brings in the most recent developments in both business and primary production, because we actively research in all our subjects. Therefore, you'll have the knowledge and foundation skills for several career paths.

Potential careers include

  • business analyst
  • business and industry leadership roles
  • business management
  • export and import
  • businesses involved in international trade.

Practical experience while you study
During your degree you will gain a huge amount of practical experience. This experience will include at least 26 weeks of paid employment undertaken in agriculture and related sectors. That will give you an advantage with potential employers.

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

You must meet one of these entry requirements:

  • All India Senior School Certificate (AISSC) Year 12 with an overall average of 75% and a minimum of 60% in English
  • Indian School Certificate (ISC) Year 12 with an overall average of 75% and a minimum of 60% in English
  • Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSC) – State Board Examination in the states of Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal, with:
    • an overall average of 85% or higher (with no less than four academic subjects), with
    • a minimum of 70% or above in English.

For Sri Lanka

  • GCE A-levels with a minimum of three credit passes.

Worldwide

These qualifications are available worldwide. You can use one of these as an entry requirement:

  • an International Baccalaureate (IB) – a complete diploma of 24 points
  • Cambridge International Examination (CIE) – three A-Levels taken in countries other than New Zealand (and excluding the UK), including at least one C grade or better (a result in General Studies cannot be included among the three on which the application is based).

 


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