Bachelor of Commerce (Horticulture)

    Bachelor of Commerce (Horticulture)

    Duration3 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    NZD 20,026 / Year
    Next IntakeFebruary 15, 2027

    Bachelor of Commerce (Horticulture)

    About

    Prepare yourself to grow into a business leader in horticultural and food industries, where there is strong demand for knowledgeable professionals hungry to address increasing global pressure for high quality food.

    There is escalating pressure to meet the growing demands for more quality food as the world population increases. But alongside knowledge of production processes and systems, business skills are equally important. Lincoln University’s Bachelor of Commerce (Horticulture) will prepare you for a management role in the horticultural industry.

    How you’ll grow

    • With an in-depth understanding of the bio-physical environment and biological production systems that relate to horticultural production.
    • By building your knowledge of the characteristics of the horticultural industry, along with the theoretical concepts that underpin its operation and management.
    • Learning how to analyse the likely impacts of new technologies and innovative new practices in the sector.
    • Understanding how to apply the appropriate approaches, methods and tools needed to analyse, evaluate and solve problems related to horticultural production, agribusiness management and marketing issues.
    • Being comfortable integrating theory and practice from different disciplines to evaluate complex social, economic and technical aspects of global horticultural systems.
    • With the ability to communicate a clear, fluid understanding of real-world horticultural business issues.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    University Entrance through NCEA or an approved, equivalent qualification.

    If you have an overseas qualification, you can find out more about entry requirements here.

    If English isn’t your first language, other entry requirements will apply. Learn more about English language requirements.

    Recommended preparation
    • Agriculture / Horticulture
    • Business Studies
    • Biology
    • Chemistry
    • Digital technologies
    • Economics
    • English
    • Māori Studies
    • Maths / Statistics
    • Technology

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 50
    • IELTSMin 6
    • TOEFLMin 60

    English Program Requirements

    English Language

    LU EL 65%

    IELTS (Academic) Now accepting One Skill Retake

    6.0 overall, with no individual component less than 5.5

    TOEFL iBT

    Overall score of 60 (with at least 18 in Writing)

    Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) and First (FCE)

    Overall score of 169, with no individual component less than 162

    Pearson Test of English (Academic)

    50 overall score - with no communicative skill less than 42

    NZ Certificates in English Language (NZCEL)

    Level 4 (Academic Endorsement) Duolingo English Test Minimum Score 105 (no score below 95)

    Career

    This programme will make a strong candidate for management and advisory positions in either the horticultural industry or food-related organisations. You’ll also have the potential to move into a governance role.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    20,026 / year

    Bachelor of Commerce (Horticulture)

    Lincoln University Canterbury

    Lincoln University Canterbury

    New Zealand

    New Zealand, Christchurch