The Diploma in Horticultural Management prepares students for management of modern horticultural enterprises. The emphasis on business management combined with horticulture and production courses makes this diploma highly relevant and immediately applicable to the work place. It is possible to take this diploma either on or off the Lincoln campus.

To find out more about off-campus delivery, please view the Regional Diploma information on our website.

Practical Work

A period of Practical Work is a requirement of this qualification and full details are available in the handbook.

A summary of requirements is provided:
• 44 weeks in total on at least two different types of horticultural units.

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