mgt1agm agribusiness management
AGRIBUSINESS MANAGEMENT
MGT1AGM
2017
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Agribusiness describes the food and fibre production and marketing system, which is made up of thousands of businesses ranging from small farms to large multinational companies. In this subject you will be introduced to managers and the management of food, fibre and agribusiness firms. In doing so you will explore the concepts, processes, ideas, issues and experiences of managers and management that will enhance your effectiveness in performing the functions and tasks of an agribusiness manager.
SchoolLa Trobe Business School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorTimothy Clune
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must be enrolled in course LBBAB, or obtain coordinator approval.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
---|---|---|---|---|
Readings | Agribusiness: Principles of Management | Prescribed | D.Fleet, E. Fleet & G. Seperich (2014) | Cengage |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Explain, critically evaluate and apply the core concepts/theories underlying the effective management of agribusiness enterprises.
- Activities:
- Major Assignment
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
02. Describe the different Agribusiness environments (eg. Competitive environment, global environment)
- Activities:
- Pre-subject Assignment
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Personal and Professional Skills(Study and Learning Skills)
03. Engage professionally with agribusiness practitioners in a workshop setting and reflect on individual participation
- Activities:
- Case Study
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving)
Subject options
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Shepparton, 2017, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorTimothy Clune
Class requirements
Block ModeWeek: 40 - 40
Five 7.0 hours block mode per study period on weekdays during the day from week 40 to week 40 and delivered via blended.
"Block mode over 5 days (6 hours face to face per day)"
Assessments
Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|
Major Assignment (2,000 words) equivalent) | This assessment will report on the Graduate Capability of Discipline Specific Knowledge and Skills | 50 | 01, 02 |
Case Study (1,500 words) equivalent). | This task will draw on discussions conducted in a workshop setting and will include individual reflection. | 30 | 03 |
Pre-subject Assignment (1,000 words) total equivalent) | Assessment to be handed in at beginning of the 1st class. | 20 | 02 |