WHAKATAUKI:
"Whatungarongaro te tangata toitū te whenua"
- As man disappears from sight, the land remains
KAUPAPA:
Students who study Agribusiness will gain a thorough understanding of both the agricultural science and skills and the business aspects of the sector in New Zealand
Students who study Agribusiness will gain the ability to think critically and act creatively in the primary industries sphere in New Zealand
YEAR 12 PRE-REQUISITES:
NCEA: Year 11 Commerce
OR at least one of
NCEA: Year 11 Science OR NCEA: Year 11 Agriculture OR Year 11 Geography
YEAR 13 PRE-REQUISITES:
NCEA: Year 12 Agribusiness
YEAR 12 CO-REQUISITES: '
The following subjects are recommended as co-requisites to the Agribusiness course, but not compulsory for 2025
At least one of NCEA: Year 12 Economics OR Accounting
At least one of NCEA: Year 12 Biology, OR Chemistry, OR Physics, OR Agriculture
NCEA: Year 12 English
NCEA: Year 12 Mathematics (or higher)
NCEA: Year 12 Geography
YEAR 13 CO-REQUISITES: '
The following subjects are recommended as co-requisites to the Agribusiness course, but not compulsory for 2025
At least one of NCEA: Year 13 Economics OR Accounting
AND
At least one of NCEA: Year 13 Biology, OR Chemistry, OR Physics, OR Agriculture, OR Geography
YEAR 12 COSTS:
Students will be charged for any trips and additional activities/trips (for 2025, ~$350)
YEAR 13 COSTS:
Students will be for any trips and additional activities/trips (for 2025, ~$1000)
2.1
AS 91865
Demonstrate understanding of future proofing influences that affect business viability
4 Credits
Internal
2.2
AS 91866
Conduct an inquiry into the use of organisms to meet future needs
4 Credits
Internal
2.3
AS 91868
Demonstrate understanding of cash flow forecasting for a business
4 Credits
Internal
2.4
AS 91867
Demonstrate understanding of a primary industry business structure that best meets the strategic needs of a business
3 Credits
Internal
AS 90844
Demonstrate understanding of how a large business responds to external factors
4 Credits
External
3.1
AS 91869
Analyse future proofing strategies to ensure long term viability of a business
4 Credits
Internal
3.2
AS 91870
Analyse the effect of financing options of a strategic capital expenditure decision on a business
4 Credits
Internal
3.3
AS 91871
Analyse how a product meets market needs through innovation in the value chain
4 Credits
Internal
3.4
AS 919382
Develop a marketing plan for a new or existing product
6 Credits
Internal
AS 91380
Demonstrate understanding of strategic response to external factors by a business that operates in a global context
4 Credits
External
FUTURE STUDIES / CAREER OPTIONS:
Bachelor of Agricultural Innovation (Otago University)
Various Agribusiness degrees at Lincoln UNiversity
Rural Banker
Environmental Scientist
Stock Agent
Rural Property Agent
Robotic Agricultural Engineer
Food Security Manger
Silver Fern Farms
Crop Advisor
Soil Scientist
Conservation Officer