Diploma in Farm Management
    Duration1 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    NZD 17,105 / Year
    Next IntakeFebruary 15, 2027

    Diploma in Farm Management

    About

    If you’ve already studied our Diploma in Agriculture, the Diploma in Farm Management cultivates your abilities further, so that you can pursue management roles.

    The Diploma in Farm Management expands your knowledge and capabilities to prepare you for management positions in agribusiness or professional farm management.

    This one-year, full-time study programme covers all aspects of agribusiness management, including land purchase and ownership, agricultural law, labour management and law, financial and taxation management, investment analysis and machinery ownership.

    Practical work requirements

    In addition to your study, you’re expected to:

    • Complete 44 weeks of hands-on practical experience
    • Work on at least two different types of farms.

    To complete the practical requirements successfully, you’ll need:

    • Competence in driving vehicles (experience driving tractors or trucks is an advantage)
    • The physical ability to work on farms without endangering yourself or others.
    • You will also be required to meet the reporting requirements for your practical work.

    Some previous farming experience is preferred but not essential.

    Download the Practical Work Handbook (PDF 1300 KB) for this diploma.

    For more information on the practical aspects of study, email the Practical Work Coordinator or phone +64 3 423 0061.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 50
    • IELTSMin 6
    • TOEFLMin 60

    English Program Requirements

    Lincoln University – English for Academic Purposes (LU EAP)

    LU EL 60%

    IELTS (Academic) Now accepting One Skill Retake

    5.5 overall, with no individual component less than 5.0

    TOEFL iBT

    Overall score of 46 (with at least 14 in Writing)

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

    B2 First or B2 First for schools with a score of 162. No less than 154 in each skill.

    Pearson Test of English (Academic)

    42 overall score with no communicative skill of less than 36.

    NZ Certificates in English Language (NZCEL)

    Level 4 (General, Employment or Academic Endorsement) Duolingo English Test Minimum Score 95 (no score below 80)

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    17,105 / year

    Diploma in Farm Management

    Lincoln University Canterbury

    Lincoln University Canterbury

    New Zealand

    New Zealand, Christchurch