Diploma in Horticultural Management

    Diploma in Horticultural Management

    Duration1 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    NZD 15,033 / Year
    Next IntakeJuly 13, 2026
    Diploma in Horticultural Management

    About

    Expand your opportunities in modern-day horticulture with a study programme that combines business management with the latest cultivation and production knowledge.

    New Zealand is a world-leader in horticultural production. Besides being a major export industry, you’re playing an important part in helping the global land-based food sector evolve and meet the growing needs whilst also applying the principles of sustainable production and land care. This is usually a 12-month, full time study programme.

    How you’ll grow

    • Grow your knowledge and understanding of modern horticultural production and management systems.
    • Build a firm understanding of business management and the principles of commercial enterprise success.
    • Put your learnings into practice with hands-on practical work as a necessary component of your study.
    • Be immediately employable as soon as you’ve competed your study.

    Practical work

    A period of practical work is a requirement for this qualification:

    • Minimum of 44 weeks of hands-on practical experience (preferably full-time)
    • On at least two different horticultural units.

    Download the Practical Work Handbook (PDF 1100 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

    If you’ve successfully completed Lincoln University’s Diploma in Horticulture, you’re eligible for admission to the Diploma in Horticultural Management. Equivalent qualifications will be assessed for admission on a case-by-case basis.

    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.

    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
    15,033 / year
    Diploma in Horticultural Management
    Lincoln University Canterbury
    Lincoln University Canterbury
    New Zealand

    New Zealand, Christchurch

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