Agribusiness

About the course

In this Graduate Diploma course, you will develop particular expertise in agricultural economics, plant and soil science or production animal science within your choice of 8 units. Upon successful completion, you may enrol in a Masters degree with 1 year of credits (if applicable).

What you might learn

During the course, you will enrol into subjects such as financial management, climate change management, plant production and establishment . This will enable you to build on skills from your previous studies or enhance your skills in your current employment.

Career outcome

Upon graduating from this program, you may be employed in roles such as researcher, forester, agricultural scientist, landcare officer, soil surveyor, farm management, and etc. in companies including Landcare Australia, Department of Agriculture and Water Resources, KPMG, Corporate Agriculture Australia, Cargill, and etc.

Living Costs in Palmerston North**

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Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) NZ$ 15 - 20	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) NZ$ 1,089 - 1,440	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) NZ$ 702 - 928
Transportation (Daily) NZ$ 2 - 5	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) NZ$ 203 - 268

Average Salary***

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*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2023)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: payscale.com