fin2arm agrifinance
AGRIFINANCE AND RISK MANAGEMENT
FIN2ARM
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject addresses the application of financial management and risk management principles to the decision making of firms operating in the agribusiness environment. In this subject, you will be introduced to the procedures used in the evaluation and analysis of the financial operations of these firms. Further, you will examine and analyse different business structures, undertake an analysis of the issues related to capital structure, and will understand the effect that funding sources have in terms of a firms cost of capital. You will further develop your understanding of the importance of the time value of money concept, particularly as it relates to the strategic decision making process of agribusiness firms. Finally, you will spend time examining the range of risks agribusinesses confront and will develop an understanding of the risk mitigation techniques and project evaluation methods utilised by these firms in the management of these risks.
SchoolLa Trobe Business School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorEarl Jobling
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must be enrolled in course LBBAB, or obtain course 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 | Financial Management: Principles & Applications 7th Edition | Prescribed | Sheridan Titman, Tony Martin, Arthur Keown & John Martin (2016) | Pearson Education |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Develop an understanding of financial management and risk management principles, concepts and theories relevant to firms operating in the agribusiness environment.
- Activities:
- Online activities, readings, tutorial exercises, pre-block mode assignment
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Personal and Professional Skills(Study and Learning Skills)
02. Engage professionally with agribusiness practitioners in a workshop setting and be able to apply knowledge garnered from workshops to a case study scenario.
- Activities:
- Online activities, readings, tutorial exercises, workshop participation, site visits, case study analysis
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
03. Critically evaluate and effectively apply core financial management and risk management principles, concepts and theories as they relate to firms operating in the agribusiness environment.
- Activities:
- Online activities, readings, tutorial exercises, workshop participation, site visits, major assignment
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Quantitative Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2019, Week 28-40, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorEarl Jobling
Class requirements
Block ModeWeek: 30 - 30
Four 7.0 hours block mode per study period on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 30 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Block mode over 4 days during mid-semester break. In addition, students are required to complete online activities throughout the teaching period."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-Block mode Assignment (1,000 words equivalent) | Assessment to be submitted prior to the beginning of the place- based intensive. | 20 | 01 |
| Case Study (1,500 words equivalent) | This task will draw on discussions and activities undertaken during workshops. | 30 | 02 |
| Major Assignment (2,000 words equivalent) | This assessment will require students to apply the knowledge they have gained over the course of the semester. This assessment will report on the Graduate Capabilities of Critical Thinking, Creative Problem Solving, Quantitative Literacy and Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills. | 50 | 03 |