Pathway to masters A postgraduate diploma is the stepping stone to a research-based degree such as a master's degree WHAT IS IT LIKE? This qualification will help you join this rapidly-growing industry at a senior level. Already worth $25 billion in export earnings a year - international demand is predicted to continue to grow rapidly for New Zealand’s agricultural produce and services. This postgraduate diploma is most suitable for those who wish to gain an postgraduate qualification, without a research component. It is able to be completed in a year full time. Join a world-leading university When you study AgriCommerce at Massey you’ll gain from our expertise across relevant agribusiness-related skills. Massey is world-ranked and New Zealand’s No 1 university in agriculture according to the QS (Quacquarelli Symonds) rankings. We are also ranked in the top 150 universities worldwide for agriculture by the Shanghai Ranking's Global Ranking of Academic Subjects. Our proud record dates back to 1927 when we offered New Zealand’s first degrees in agriculture and horticulture. Our expertise in agricultural and environmental systems is supported by the Centre for Farm Business Excellence. Why postgraduate study? Postgraduate study is hard work but hugely rewarding and empowering. The Postgraduate Diploma in AgriCommerce will push you to produce your best creative, strategic and theoretical ideas. The workload replicates the high-pressure environment of senior workplace roles. Not just more of the same Postgraduate study is not just ‘more of the same’ undergraduate study. Our experts are there to guide but if you have come from undergraduate study, you will find that postgraduate study demands more in-depth and independent study. It takes you to a new level in knowledge and expertise especially in planning and undertaking research. Careers There is growing demand for professional skills in the primary industries. The 2014 MPI People Powered report forecast growing demand and up to 50,000 more jobs in this sector. Qualification Requirements You will follow a flexible course of study, consisting of courses totalling at least 120 credits at 700-level from the Schedule, including compulsory courses and must not include more than 30 credits of approved Special Topic or professional development courses. The Postgraduate Diploma in AgriCommerce is awarded without specialisation. Time limits for completion for eligibility for Distinction or Merit Your 120 credit postgraduate diploma will carry the award of Distinction, if completed at a superior standard (equivalent to First Class Honours), or Merit (equivalent to Second Class Honours, Division One) if completed within one year of first enrolling in full-time study.