The Diploma in Horticultural Business is an online qualification for domestic students working and studying in New Zealand.

Horticulture is a successful and profitable sector in New Zealand’s primary industry. Success in this sector requires practical knowledge of production as well as business skills. Lincoln University’s online Diploma in Horticultural Business is designed for individuals in the horticultural industry who wish to continue in their employment whilst studying.

The programme can be completed in 12 months and will provide business leaders for the horticultural industry and/or food-related organisations including processors and wholesalers, by training and upskilling those already working in the industry to become strategic managers, consultants, and sustainable growers. Graduates will be able to comply with the changing expectations and characterisation of key future jobs in the horticultural industry.

One of the following:
• NCEA Level 2, a minimum of 40 credits over four subjects recognised by Lincoln University as suitable for entry (see the 'attachments' box further down for more information) to this diploma. The literacy and numeracy requirements for university entrance are also required. The list of subjects is reviewed periodically and applicants who have taken subjects other than those listed will be considered on a case-by-case basis. A maximum of 24 credits in any one subject will be counted towards the total. 

• Viet Nam High School Graduation Certificate (Bang Tot Ngiep Trung hoc Pho thong)

• Other Pathways