Diploma in Horticulture (Level 5)

About the Programme

The Diploma in Horticulture (Level 5) is a flexible programme that includes Lincoln University papers and is recommended for those working in horticultural businesses wishing to acquire a broad range of horticultural management skills.

If studying full-time, students will come to MIT for a maximum of two days per week. This gives students the opportunity to work in the industry at other times during the week and earn an income while they study.

Offered by

Faculty of Engineering and Trades - School of Horticulture and Landscaping

Entry Requirements

Applicants must meet the following entry requirements:

• Have successfully completed the MIT Certificate in Horticulture or its equivalent and
• Be able to demonstrate they have the attitudes and attributes to work and study at the level required for the programme.

The above attributes will be assessed through an interview process.

• Be physically capable of completing the practical aspects of the programme and
• Have English language competence to undertake this programme which is taught and assessed in English.

Any applicant whose first language is not English must provide evidence of an overall IELTS (Academic) band score of 6.0 (with no one score below 5.5) or equivalent.

Applicants with Disabilities:

• At the time of enrolment, individual needs will be assessed in conjunction with the MIT Disabilities Coordinator and compared with the demands of the programme.

Applicants will be accepted in order of application.

Cost

$4,890 (approx)

International Student Fees

$16,900 per year (additional costs up to $1,000)

Programme Summary

Students must obtain a pass in six courses - four compulsory courses and two optional courses.

Compulsory Courses

• Management in the primary sector
• Research  - Applied Horticultural Practices
• Production Management
• Specialist Investigation – in a subject area of your choice

Optional Courses

• Horticulture Development and
• Horticulture Marketing

Or Lincoln University Papers

• Horticulture Management Systems A and
• Horticulture Management Systems B

If you have chosen Lincoln papers as part of the Diploma you will also need to complete:

• Horticulture Management Systems Project A
• Horticulture Management Systems Project B

Courses

Further Training or Study

MIT offers the Lincoln University Diploma in Horticulture Management (Level 6). This will be studied one evening per week at MIT throughout the academic year. Success in these papers will enable students to gain cross-credits into horticulture degree programmes at Lincoln and Massey Universities.

Career Opportunities

Positions such as Production Supervisors and Managers in specific horticultural businesses, MAF Quarantine Officers, Parks Officers, Glasshouse Managers, Nursery Managers, Turf Managers, Garden Centre Managers and Vegetable Production Managers.

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