What is it Like? In the Bachelor of AgriCommerce (International Agribusiness) you’ll learn about the global agri-food system. This includes everything from on-farm procurement in New Zealand to export and distribution of food and other agricultural products to consumers around the world. You’ll learn about production sciences, agri-food value chains, manufacturing, distribution and logistics, international finance and the trade and marketing skills required to take New Zealand’s agri-food industry to the global marketplace. Real-world experience Your learning will focus on real-world case studies and will include field trips to provide the experience sought by employers. This three-year world-class programme will teach you about farm production systems, supply chain management, marketing, food economies, and international agribusiness. Practical experience while you study During your degree you will gain a huge amount of practical experience. This experience will include at least 26 weeks of paid employment undertaken in agriculture and related sectors. That will give you an advantage with potential employers. A growing, innovative industry New Zealand’s economy is dominated by agriculture and food - it generates $37 billion in export earnings a year - and international demand is predicted to continue to grow rapidly. Join the large group of Massey students that have secured jobs before they graduate and have gone on to become leaders in the industry. Relevant international knowledge Massey’s AgriCommerce programme aligns itself with agribusiness industries throughout the world - ensuring our graduates have the skills and industry knowledge employers want today and in the future. Careers New Zealand’s agribusiness sector is flourishing, and there is strong demand for graduates, from running large farm-based businesses through to international trade. Massey's AgriCommerce programme brings in the most recent developments in both business and primary production, because we actively research in all our subjects. Therefore, you'll have the knowledge and foundation skills for several career paths. Potential careers include Business analyst Business and industry leadership roles Business management Export and import Businesses involved in international trade Structure At Massey a credit system is used for our degrees. To complete a Bachelor of AgriCommerce the following is required. Total of 360 credits completed. That’s 24 courses of 15 credits each Up to 165 credits (11 courses) may be completed at 100-level At least 195 credits (13 courses) completed above first year. Of these 75 credits or more must be from 300-level courses 26 weeks of relevant practical work and two associated reports This course is also offered by the School of Economics and Finance.