MAB251 - Agribusiness Resource Management
Unit details
| Year: | 2019 Unit Information |
|---|---|
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 1: Warrnambool, Online |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Trimester 1 Unit Chair: | Risti Permani |
| Prerequisite: | MAE101 |
| 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 and access to weekly online consultation hours |
Content
This Unit provides necessary conceptual frameworks and analytical tools for students to assess the structure of the food and agricultural markets, identify market opportunities as well as challenges and risks; and, therefore, make an informed business management decision. An overview of relevant and basic management, financial, and marketing concepts as well as the economic principles underlying behind the functioning of the food and agricultural systems and market structure will be covered. Students will also be provided with a solid understanding of the interlinkages between food and agricultural market structure, international and domestic policies and sustainability issues. Central to the unit is developing students’ ability to identify and present potential improvements in food and agribusinesses to enhance profitability taking into consideration global and local market dynamics as well the aspects of sustainability and resource availability.
Assessment
Assessment 1 (individual) – Online Test- 10%
Assessment 2 (individual) – Individual Written Report (max of 2000 words)- 30%
Assessment 3 (individual) – Oral presentation (5 minutes)- 10%
Examination (2 hours) – 50%
Hurdle requirement
Hurdle requirement: submit all assessments, and must have submitted Assessment 2 to be able to do Assessment 3
Unit Fee Information
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