Course Overview
Want to grow your business? The New Zealand Diploma in Primary Industry Business Management will help get your business moving forward.
Ideally suited to business owners or people wanting to move into management roles. This course will give you the knowledge and practical skills to streamline your business and increase returns. Designed to be flexible with work, this course can be completed part-time over two to three years.
You learn about general farm and orchard planning, financial management and sustainable farming practices, and hear from guest speakers in the agricultural and financial sector. You also analyse your own systems and processes to identify where you can improve outputs each month.
This course is about sharpening your skills and knowledge so you can turn your business into a highly profitable player in New Zealand's booming primary sector.
Upon successfully completing the requirements you'll receive the award of:
- New Zealand Diploma in Primary Industry Business Management (Level 5)
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| Next intake | To be confirmed View more details |
| Study options |
2.5 years part-time |
| Total credits | 120 |
| StudyLink assistance | Available |
| Indicative Fees | To be confirmed for domestic students View full fees information |
| Eligibility | View entry criteria |
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Career opportunities
- Supervisory and management roles in pastoral and arable farming, horticulture, and other agribusiness operations.
Topics you'll cover
- Accounting and Finance
- Leadership and Management
- Human Resource
- Strategic Management
- Business Planning
- Environmental Sustainability
- Health and Safety
Course Fees
| Indicative Fees * | To be confirmed for domestic students |
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Please note, fees for our 2025 intakes are yet to be confirmed. Once they are, we will update our website to reflect the new 2025 fee amount.
Your final fee may vary if:
- you have a choice of topics/papers to study
- the qualification excludes GST
- there are extra course materials to purchase
- student levies apply
We’ll let you know if any of these apply to you.
* Important fee information, and hints and tips
Help with fees
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There are several ways to take advantage of free study at Toi Ohomai. Find out how on our Fees Free FAQ page.
Student Loans and Allowances
This course meets the requirements for student allowance and student loan applications through StudyLink.
- A student loan helps to pay for your course fees (the compulsory fees), study materials e.g. books, equipment, and living costs. You'll have to pay this money back.
- A student allowance is a weekly payment that can help with your living expenses while you're studying. You don't have to pay the money back.
Find out more and apply at studylink.govt.nz
Scholarships
Scholarships are one way you might be able to get some financial help. Any scholarships specifically related to this course are shown below, otherwise check out the full list of scholarships promoted by Toi Ohomai.
Course Entry Information
Entry criteria
You will need:
- a Level 3 or 4 industry-related qualification or equivalent, OR evidence of ability to meet academic requirements,
- relevant industry experience.
You must be employed in the agriculture industry and/or have unlimited access to an appropriate business.
Standard Entry Criteria
Admission, entry, selection, and enrolment into programmes will be in accordance with the Academic Regulations and/or, where approved, specific programme regulations.
English language requirements
Level 5 certificate or diploma IELTS Academic score of 5.5 with no band score lower than 5 or completed NZ Certificate in English Language Level 4 with the Academic Endorsement or meets a relevant English Proficiency Outcome as outlined by NZQA.
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Course Locations and Intake Information
Intakes to be confirmed Ask to be notified when the next intake becomes available
Study options
- 2.5 years part-time
Important dates
Further Study Options
Courses Currently Under Development at Toi Ohomai, or Offered at Other Institutions
- further study at diploma or degree level in agriculture, horticulture, science and related-disciplines.
