agr1agb agribusiness
AGRIBUSINESS
AGR1AGB
Not currently offered
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject knowledge and skills in agribusiness principles and practices in local and global contexts are developed. This will be undertaken through examination of national and international rural business environments, contextual factors impacting on agribusiness and risk management for agricultural commodities. The development of immature and mature agribusiness commodities and their markets will be investigated. Students will examine agribusiness case studies at the regional, national and international level and be able to describe key attributes of successful Australian agricultural enterprises. Through written work and presentations, students will develop communication skills appropriate for interacting with industry professionals.
FacultyFaculty of Science, Tech & Engineering
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorPeter Sale
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
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Subject rules
Prerequisites Admission into SBATE
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
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Readings | Agribusiness Association of Australia http://www.agribusiness.asn.au/ | Recommended | N/A | N/A |
Readings | Agribusiness management | Recommended | Barnard, F, Akridge, J, Dooley, F, Foltz, J 2012 | 4TH EDN, ROUTLEDGE, NEW YORK. |
Readings | Agribusiness management: increasing food production with environmental, viewed 1 August 2013, http://www.grin.com/en/e-book/197810/agribusiness-management-increasing-food-production-with-environmental | Recommended | Darko, E 2012 | N/A |
Readings | E issues in agribusiness: the what, why and how | Recommended | Bryceson, K 2006 | CABI, OXFORDSHIRE. |
Readings | The farming game: agricultural management and marketing | Recommended | Malcolm, B, Makeham, J & Wright, V 2005 | 2ND EDN, CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS, PORT MELBOURNE, VICTORIA. |
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