AGRIBUSINESS MANAGEMENT
MGT1AGM
2019
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: Students enrolled at Shepparton Campus are eligible to enrol in this subject as an elective.
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Agribusiness Management | Prescribed | Barnard, F.L., Akridge, J.t., Dooley, F.J., Foltz, J.C. and Yeager, E.A. (2016) | Routledge |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Describe the key elements of the agribusiness environment.
- Activities:
- Regional Case Study
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Study and Learning Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
02. Reflect on how industry engagement has informed your understanding of the current and future challenges facing agribusiness managers.
- Activities:
- Individual reflection
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Study and Learning Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
03. Explain, critically evaluate and apply the core concepts/theories underlying the effective management of agribusinesses
- Activities:
- Major Assignment
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
- 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)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Study and Learning Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
Shepparton, 2019, 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: 40 - 40
Four 8.0 hours block mode per study period on weekdays during the day from week 40 to week 40 and delivered via face-to-face.
"This intensive component will be held during the mid-semester break. Students will also be expected to undertake between 1-3 hours per week of online learning and assessment activities."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individual case study (1,000 words) | This assessment is to be completed and feedback returned to students prior to attending the block-mode component of the subject. This assessment will report on the Graduate Capabilites of Writing, Inquiry and Analtical Skills and Discipline Specific Knowledge and Skills. | 20 | 01 |
| Individual reflection (1,500 words) | This assessment will report on the Graduate Capabilites of Personal and Professional Skills, Critical Thinking, Inquiry and Analtical Skills and Discipline Specific Knowledge and Skills. | 30 | 02 |
| Major Assignment (2,000 words) | This assessment will report on the Graduate Capabilites of Writing, Critical Thinking, Inquiry and Analtical Skills and Discipline Specific Knowledge and Skills. | 50 | 03 |