Bachelor of Business majoring in Agribusiness

The University of Waikato

Studying Agribusiness at Waikato University puts you right on the doorstep of New Zealand's rural heartland, close to leading export firms such as Fonterra, Gallagher, Zespri, Comvita, and DairyNZ. Agribusiness is New Zealand's largest export industry, generating $50 billion in revenue a year. In fact 13% of our global workforce is connected with the food and fibre sector - from beef and dairy through to apples, wine, wool and mānuka honey. These numbers are driving high demand for agribusiness graduates with good business and economics skills to solve the challenges facing food producers today. This subject has been developed in consultation with industry leaders to emphasise the business side of agriculture, so you'll be well equpiped to help farmers gain a competitive advantage in global markets. You will gain a solid grounding in economic analysis, rural finance and banking, strategy, as well as learning about global supply chains from paddock to plate, environmental and sustainability issues, and the latest smart technologies being used in agriculture.

Waikato Management School