Bachelor of Agribusiness – BAgribusiness

From running large farm-based agribusinesses right through to international food trade, you will gain the skills and sound business knowledge to help progress the future of New Zealand’s primary production sector.

Join industry at a senior level

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.

Massey agribusiness aligns itself with agribusiness industries throughout the world. This ensures our graduates have the skills and industry knowledge employers need.

What will you learn?

This 3-year world-class qualification 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 1 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.

Join a world-leading university

Our proud record dates back to 1927 when we offered New Zealand’s first degrees in agriculture and horticulture. We have the largest Young Farmer’s Club in New Zealand.

Admission to Massey

All students must meet university entrance requirements to be admitted to the University.

• Massey University entry requirements

Specific requirements

There are no specific entry requirements for this qualification, outside of university admission regulations.

English language requirements

To study this qualification you must meet Massey University's English language standards.

• Massey University English language requirements

Prior learning, credit and exemptions

For information on prior learning, exemptions and transfer of credit or other questions:

• review the Recognition of Prior Learning regulations
• contact us through the Get advice button on this page.

English language skills

If you need help with your English language skills before you start university, see our English for Academic Purposes (EAP) courses.

Recommended prior learning

To be successful in your studies, we recommend you have credit at NCEA Level 3 (or equivalent) in some of the following subjects:

• agriculture or horticulture
• biology or science
• economics and/or statistics.

These subjects will help ensure that your transition to university study is as smooth as possible.