MAB242 - Agribusiness Governance
Unit details
| Year: | 2019 Unit information |
|---|---|
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 2: Warrnambool, Online |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Trimester 2 Unit Chair: | Helen Scarborough |
| Prerequisite: | MAB251 |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | Nil |
| Scheduled learning activities - campus: | 1 x 2 hour weekly class and 1 x 2 hour seminar every second week |
| Scheduled learning activities - cloud (online): | Online independent and collaborative learning activities including 5 scheduled online seminars |
Content
This unit introduces students to analytical foundations to study various issues related to the governance of food and agribusiness industries. Issues such as the function of coordination and contracting from the value chain perspective will be covered. Students will also be provided with a solid understanding of the rationale for public policies and necessary analytical skills to evaluate their socio-economic and environmental impacts, as well as understanding of the dynamics in agricultural and food international trade. Discussions in this Unit will also cover current topics such as global food security, food safety and traceability with a focus on how improved governance in the industry can help tackle those issues
Assessment
Assessment 1 (individual) - Online test -15%
Assessment 2 (group 2-3 students)- Written report (maximum 2500 words)- 35%
Examination (2 hours) - 50%
Hurdle requirement
Hurdle requirement: Submit all assessments
Unit Fee Information
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