MAB352 - Agribusiness Technology

Unit details

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Year:

2019 Unit information

Enrolment modes:

Not offered in 2019.

Credit point(s):1
EFTSL value:0.125
Trimester 1 Unit Chair:

Risti Permani

Prerequisite:

MAB251 and MAB242

Corequisite:Nil
Incompatible with: Nil
Scheduled learning activities - campus:

1 x 1 hour class per week and 1 x 4 hour seminar every second week

Scheduled learning activities - cloud (online):

Online independent and collaborative learning activities including 5 scheduled online seminars

Content

This Unit is designed to introduce students to some of the most influential and latest agribusiness technologies and innovations available in the region. Students will be provided with a solid understanding on how the innovation system works, and ability to identify opportunities and evaluate the potential impacts of technological and innovation adoption at an entity (e.g. farm or agribusiness company) or by the industry. To achieve this, the Unit focuses on providing a series of practical experience as well as opportunity to interact with leading experts in this field.

Assessment

Assessment 1 (individual) – Individual written report (max of 2000 words); 25%

Assessment 2 (group) – Group Presentation and business report (15 minute presentation) (5%) and 1500 word report (20%) – Total 25%

Final Examination (2 hours) – 50%

Hurdle requirement

Hurdle requirement:  Submit all assessments.

Unit Fee Information

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