Overview

The Master of Agribusiness at Massey University is an internationally recognised qualification. You will gain the research and professional skills required across the value chain from farm production to agri-food marketing.

Key skills you will learn include:

advanced knowledge of agribusiness and agri-food value chains
solving real world complex problems by application of appropriate methodologies
communicating clearly the results of investigations
working effectively in small teams and applying advanced knowledge of agribusiness to effective solutions to agribusiness issues in an ethical and culturally appropriate way.

The Master of Agribusiness is a research-focused degree with a dissertation component. Our close links with industry and agribusiness faculty globally will help you identify relevant research topics that specifically address strategic agribusiness-related issues.

Career

New Zealand’s economy is dominated by agriculture and food - it generates approximately 70% of the country’s export earnings a year and international demand is predicted to continue to grow. Join the large group of Massey students that have secured jobs before they graduate. They have gone on to become leaders in the industry in New Zealand and internationally.

There is growing demand for professional skills in the primary industries. There is increasing demand for people in occupations with higher qualifications in this sector.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

International Agri-Food Marketing Strategies

Research Methods

Cooperative Governance and Management
Environmental Economics for Non-Economists

Topics in Agricultural Extension and Consultancy
Thesis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-06-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-06-19 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-02-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-31 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-02-05 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

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Campus Location

Palmerston North, New Zealand

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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.

This qualification includes a 90 credit thesis. Please provide a short summary of your research interests (200 words or less) when you apply for this qualification.
you must meet Massey University's English language standards.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

51180 NZD / year

≈ 51180 NZD / year
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Citizens or residents

11645 NZD / year

≈ 11645 NZD / year

Living costs

Palmerston North

New Zealand

1100 - 2100 NZD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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