MGMT 214
Horticultural Systems
Course overview
You’ll combine studies of horticultural production and management systems, by examining real life case studies and focusing on the role of management and the interdependence of biological, production, economic and marketing factors.
Field tour requirement
You are required to attend a weekend-long field tour commencing on Friday of Week 2, Semester 1. Travel, accommodation, and some food expenses are covered by course fees.
Course information
| Prerequisites and Restrictions | You must satisfy the following requirement(s):
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| Available semesters | Semester 1 2026 |
| Credits | 15 |
| Domestic fees | $1,250.00 |
What you will learn
After successfully completing this course, you’ll be able to:
1. Demonstrate understanding of the operation and management of horticultural production systems in New Zealand.
2. Analyse and evaluate the major factors affecting horticulture production, including the impacts of new technologies and innovative practices.
3. Apply appropriate methods and frameworks to evaluate the social, economic and technical aspects, and related risks of horticultural production systems.
4. Apply budgeting techniques to appraise the financial viability of selected horticultural production systems in New Zealand.
Course examiners
Dr Gagan Jain
Senior Lecturer
Faculty of Agribusiness and Commerce
Gagan.Jain@lincoln.ac.nz Researcher profile