Agribusiness is available as a minor.

To complete a minor in Agribusiness students must complete 60 points including at least 30 points above 100 level from AGBUS papers, including AGBUS101.

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• 100 level
• 200 level
• 300 level
• 400 level
• Prescriptions for the GradDip(AgBus)
• Prescriptions for the BMS(Hons), PGCert(AgBus), PGDip(AgBus) and MMS.

• 100 level

  Code	Paper Title	Occurrence / Location
  ACCTN101	Accounting for Management	18A (Hamilton), 18A (Online) & 18B (Hamilton)
  This paper explains that accounting is an important social practice; an integral aspect of organisational management and covers both the technical aspects of the provision and use of accounting information.
  AGBUS101	Agri-Food Business	18A (Hamilton)
  This paper focuses on the business of food in modern society. It covers the production, processing, trade, and consumption of food, while emphasising their economic, environmental, and social impacts.
  ECONS101	Business Economics and the New Zealand Economy	18A (Hamilton), 18A (Online) & 18B (Hamilton)
  This paper offers insights into the behaviour of consumers, firms and the government within the economy, giving students skills in analysing and predicting the actions of individuals and businesses.
  FINAN101	Introduction to Finance	18A (Hamilton) & 18B (Hamilton)
  This paper introduces the three core areas of finance -- financial management, investments, and capital markets and institutions. The paper also examines applications of corporate finance concepts to personal finance.
  MGSYS101	Integrated Thinking - Digital Business and Supply Chain Management	18A (Hamilton), 18A (Tauranga), 18B (Hamilton) & 18B (Tauranga)
  This paper explores the dual concepts of digital business and supply chain management. The interactive lectures help in developing critical thinking skills and highlight many topical case studies.

• 200 level

  Code	Paper Title	Occurrence / Location
  AGBUS201	Agriculture, Food and the Environment	18A (Hamilton)
  This paper focuses on the environmental impacts of food systems. Sustainable production, processing, trade, and consumption patterns are explored. Their links to the social context of food are reinforced.
  AGBUS202	Food and the Consumer	18B (Hamilton)
  Students will learn about food systems from the perspective of the consumer including: Demand analysis/product differentiation, preferences for non-taste attributes (e.g. organic/free-range) and analytical tools used to assess food preferences.
  ECONS205	Data Analytics with Business Applications	18B (Hamilton), 18B (Tauranga), 18C (Zhejiang University City College, Hangzhou China) & 18T (Hamilton)
  This paper introduces various data analytical methods and illustrates their business and economics applications, showing how to use data to communicate more convincingly and to produce better-informed business decisions.

• 300 level

  Code	Paper Title	Occurrence / Location
  AGRI304	Advanced New Zealand Agribusiness	18B (Hamilton)
  An exploration of the governance and performance of agribusiness domestically and internationally.
  AGRI306	Financial Analysis for Agribusiness	18A (Hamilton) & 18A (Tauranga)
  An exploration of agribusiness financial management addressing issues associated with production, investment and valuation.
  AGRI390	Directed Study	18A (Hamilton), 18B (Hamilton), 18C (Hamilton), 18S (Hamilton) & 18Y (Hamilton)
  This paper involves supervised study of a topic in Agribusiness. Typically the directed study involves critical review of the literature on the chosen topic, and writing a substantive paper, analysing the literature. Components of the paper should be in a style suitable for publication.
  ECON306	International Trade and Finance	18A (Hamilton)
  This paper considers theoretical and policy issues in relation to international trade and finance.
  ECON308	Managerial Economics and Strategy	This paper will not be taught in 2018.
  This paper will not be taught in 2018.
  INMG311	The International Business Environment	This paper will not be taught in 2018.
  This paper will not be taught in 2018.
  INMG317	Doing Business Internationally	This paper will not be taught in 2018.
  This paper will not be taught in 2018.
  MKTG353	International Marketing	This paper will not be taught in 2018.
  This paper will not be taught in 2018.
  MSYS377	Supply Chain Management	18A (Hamilton)
  This paper covers concepts important in the management of purchasing, operations, distribution and logistics. It addresses supply chain integration issues related to the production and delivery of products and services to the customer.

• 400 level

  Code	Paper Title	Occurrence / Location
  AGRI404	Advanced New Zealand Agribusiness	18B (Hamilton)
  An exploration of the governance and performance of agribusiness domestically and internationally.
  AGRI406	Financial Analysis for Agribusiness	18A (Hamilton) & 18A (Tauranga)
  An exploration of agribusiness financial management addressing issues associated with production, investment and valuation.
  AGRI490	Directed Study	18A (Hamilton), 18B (Hamilton), 18C (Hamilton), 18S (Hamilton) & 18Y (Hamilton)
  This paper involves supervised study of a topic in Agribusiness. Typically the directed study involves critical review of the literature on the chosen topic, and writing a substantive paper, analysing the literature and producing insights. Components of the paper should be in a style suitable for publication.
  AGRI495	Industry Experience 4	This paper will not be taught in 2018.
  This paper will not be taught in 2018.
  AGRI499	Report of an Investigation	18D (Hamilton), 18E (Hamilton), 18F (Hamilton), 18G (Hamilton), 18H (Hamilton), 18I (Hamilton), 18J (Hamilton), 18K (Hamilton), 18L (Hamilton) & 18M (Hamilton)
  Directed investigation of an approved topic, available only to students enrolled in the BMS degree.
  ECON406	International Trade and Finance	18A (Hamilton)
  This paper considers theoretical and policy issues in relation to international trade and finance.
  ECON408	Managerial Economics and Strategy	This paper will not be taught in 2018.
  This paper will not be taught in 2018.
  MKTG453	International Marketing	This paper will not be taught in 2018.
  This paper will not be taught in 2018.

• Prescriptions for the GradDip(AgBus)

  A Graduate Diploma is available to graduates who have not included Agribusiness at an advanced level in their first degree. The requirements for the Graduate Diploma are prescribed in the Waikato Management School Student Handbook.

• Prescriptions for the BMS(Hons), PGCert(AgBus), PGDip(AgBus) and MMS.

  Agribusiness may be taken as a major for students enrolled in the BMS(Hons) prior to 2018, and as a subject for the MMS. A Postgraduate Certificate and a Postgraduate Diploma in Agribusiness are also available. The requirements for the major and subject are prescribed in the Waikato Management School Student Handbook.

  All students should discuss their programme with the Management Student Centre before enrolling.

  Code	Paper Title	Occurrence / Location
  AGRI501	International Agribusiness	18A (Hamilton)
  Analysis of international agribusiness examining firm and country strategies, including analysis of specific commodities.
  AGRI502	Agribusiness Case Studies	18B (Hamilton)
  Analysis of agribusiness decisions pertaining to production and trade.
  AGRI503	Competitive International Agribusiness	This paper will not be taught in 2018.
  This paper will not be taught in 2018.
  AGRI504	Farm Processes and Management for Agribusiness	This paper will not be taught in 2018.
  This paper will not be taught in 2018.
  AGRI505	Finance and Investment Analysis for Agribusiness	This paper will not be taught in 2018.
  This paper will not be taught in 2018.
  AGRI506	Management, Governance and Leadership in Agribusiness	This paper will not be taught in 2018.
  This paper will not be taught in 2018.
  AGRI507	Agribusiness Value Chain Innovation and Strategy	This paper will not be taught in 2018.
  This paper will not be taught in 2018.
  AGRI508	Food Systems Trade and Policy	This paper will not be taught in 2018.
  This paper will not be taught in 2018.
  AGRI509	Agricultural Systems: Risk and Resilience	This paper will not be taught in 2018.
  This paper will not be taught in 2018.
  AGRI510	Applied Agribusiness Research Project	This paper will not be taught in 2018.
  This paper will not be taught in 2018.
  AGRI590	Directed Study	18A (Hamilton), 18B (Hamilton) & 18C (Hamilton)
  Students have the opportunity to pursue a topic of their own interest under the guidance of academic staff.
  AGRI591	Agribusiness Dissertation	18C (Hamilton)
  A report on the findings of a theoretical or empirical investigation.
  AGRI592	Agribusiness Dissertation	18C (Hamilton)
  A report on the findings of a theoretical or empirical investigation.
  AGRI593	Agribusiness Thesis	18C (Hamilton)
  An externally examined piece of written work that reports on the findings of supervised research.
  AGRI594	Agribusiness Thesis	18C (Hamilton)
  An externally examined piece of written work that reports on the findings of supervised research.
  AGRI599	Report of an Investigation	18D (Hamilton), 18E (Hamilton), 18F (Hamilton), 18G (Hamilton), 18H (Hamilton), 18I (Hamilton), 18J (Hamilton), 18K (Hamilton), 18L (Hamilton) & 18M (Hamilton)
  Directed investigation of an approved topic, available only to students enrolled in the BMS degree.
  ECON506	Economics for Business	18T (Hamilton)
  An advanced analysis of the economics of business from production through processing to markets and the consumer.
  ECON507	Quantitative Skills for Finance and Economics	18B (Hamilton) & 18T (Hamilton)
  This paper provides students with a thorough grounding in the applied quantitative techniques required for professional practice in business, finance and economics. The main emphasis is on recognising which techniques are appropriate for particular types of problems, using the techniques and interpreting the results.
  ECON539	Environmental and Resource Economics	This paper will not be taught in 2018.
  This paper will not be taught in 2018.
  ECON543	Applied Econometrics	18A (Hamilton)
  A postgraduate paper in econometrics for students who have not included an advanced paper in econometrics in their undergraduate degree.
  INMG501	E-Global Business: Strategic Management and Marketing	18S (Online)
  Rapid expansion of global communications has changed the environment of international commerce resulting in the re-evaluation of the way firms conduct their transactions internationally.
  INMG521	International Business Environment	This paper will not be taught in 2018.
  This paper will not be taught in 2018.
  MKTG553	International Marketing	18A (Hamilton)
  This advanced level paper aims to find solutions to potential problems that firms entering a global market may face. The paper investigates managerially relevant topics (e.g. country-of origin effects, branding and pricing strategies, etc.) using the latest theories.
  MNGT501	Research Methods in Management Studies	18A (Hamilton), 18B (Hamilton), 18B (Online) & 18T (Hamilton)
  This paper aims to introduce students to the assumptions underlying the different methodologies and methods for performing research in the social sciences.The focus is on interpretive, positivist, critical, and mixed methods. The paper attempts to give students the conceptual and methodological resources needed to think and convers...
  MNGT597	Internship and Action Research	This paper will not be taught in 2018.
  This paper will not be taught in 2018.
  MSYS576	21st Century Logistics	18A (Hamilton)
  In today's competitive business environment, logistics and supply chain management is increasingly being recognized as a source of competitive advantage. This paper is a treatment, at an advanced level, of a selection of topics in modern logistics and supply chain management such as service operations management, transportation, di...