Programme details

Master of Agribusiness – MAgribus

Acquire the skills and knowledge that employers in New Zealand and globally seek. Contribute to addressing global challenges in the fast-evolving feed, food, and fibre industries.

Course description

Massey’s Master of Agribusiness is an internationally recognized qualification that equips you with research and professional skills essential across the value chain, from farm production to food marketing.

Key Skills You Will Learn:

Advanced Knowledge of Agribusiness and Agri-Food Value Chains
Problem Solving: Apply appropriate methodologies to solve real-world complex problems.
Communication: Clearly articulate the results of investigations.
Teamwork: Work effectively in small teams and apply advanced agribusiness knowledge to create ethical and culturally appropriate solutions to agribusiness issues.

The Master of Agribusiness is a research-focused degree that includes a dissertation component. Our strong industry links and global agribusiness faculty connections will help you identify relevant research topics that address strategic issues.

Massey’s agribusiness program is closely aligned with agribusiness industries worldwide, ensuring our graduates possess the skills and industry knowledge that employers seek today and in the future.

Immigration benefits

This course qualifies for 5 points if applying for residency under the Skilled Migrant Category.

This course may qualify for the following visa rights:
In-study work rights
Partner visitor rights
Partner work rights
Post-study work rights

Career Prospects

Earning a Master of Agribusiness opens up a variety of career opportunities in the agribusiness sector, both in New Zealand and internationally. Here are some potential career paths:

Agribusiness Manager
Commodity Trader
Farm Management Consultant
Rural Development Consultant

Entry requirements

To enter the Master of Agribusiness you will have been awarded or qualified for:

a bachelor’s degree in agriculture or a business-related subject with a B+ grade average or higher over the qualifying 300-level courses, or equivalent, or
a bachelor’s degree, or equivalent, with a B+ grade average or higher over the qualifying 300-level courses and at least three years of relevant work experience, or
a Bachelor of AgriCommerce/Agribusiness with Honours with Second Class Honours, Division I or higher or equivalent, or
a Postgraduate Diploma in Agribusiness with a B+ grade average or higher, or equivalent.

If you are applying with the work experience option, you will supply a curriculum vitae (CV) to support your application.

If you have a Bachelor of AgriCommerce/Agribusiness with Honours or a Postgraduate Diploma in Agribusiness from Massey University as outlined above, you may apply for credit towards Part One of the qualification.

You must also meet University’s English Language proficiency requirements. Recognised English language examinations:
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) – academic scores only
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
Cambridge English Qualifications
NZCEL
Pearson Test of English (Academic)
LanguageCert.