Bachelor of Horticultural Science
New Zealand’s horticulture industry is booming and worth billions of dollars to the New Zealand economy. With the growth in industry comes increasing demand for university-qualified graduates to take on exciting careers. Opportunities are plentiful around New Zealand and overseas.
The Bachelor of Horticultural Science is totally focused on helping you become a horticulture graduate who can hit the ground running. It will give you the relevant, contemporary skills that industry requires and will ensure that you can take your place leading this exciting industry into the future.
Careers
After completing your qualification, you will be prepared for a wide range of technical and management positions, in New Zealand and internationally. Some areas of employment include:
- Horticulture science consultant
- Orchard and greenhouse production management
- Crop disease and pest control
- Technology, innovation & robotics
- Post-harvest management
- Biosecurity
- Organic production
- Perishable supply-chain management
- International trade, access, and marketing
- Policy, regulation and advocacy