AGRIBUSINESS MANAGEMENT
MGT1AGM
2018
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.
School: La Trobe Business School
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Timothy Clune
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 1 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: Must be enrolled in LBBAB, LMBBP or LBBCS, or obtain coordinator approval.
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/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)
Shepparton, 2018, Week 31-45, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Timothy Clune
Class requirements
Block ModeWeek: 39 - 39
Five 7.0 hours block mode per study period on weekdays during the day from week 39 to week 39 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Block mode over 5 days during mid-semester break. In addition students are required to complete online learning activities throughout the teaching period."
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 |