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Agricultural Economics
Bachelor of AgricultureMajorYear: 2020
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Agricultural Economics
Overview
This major will provide graduates with a depth and breadth of understanding of economics in the context of agricultural production systems. Students will have options to focus their agricultural economic direction through flexible subject options. Graduates of this major will be well equipped to analyse agricultural systems from an economic perspective and provide advice on management decision making.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this major, students will have
- A strong understanding of the principles of agricultural economics and enterprise management
- A 'systems-thinking' approach to agricultural production chains
- The ability to critically evaluate options, and formulate plans that will ensure the long term financial and economic sustainability of production systems
- Skills to effectively analyse agricultural problems from an economic perspective and reach appropriate solutions;
- An understanding of current issues facing agricultural production systems
- The ability to communicate and discuss industry and economic information with relevant stakeholders
- The capacity for initiating and maintaining cooperative relationships with colleagues
- The ability to analyse and interpret agricultural financial data for appropriate decision making
Last updated: 18 December 2020
Structure
37.5 credit points
Subject Options
Students to select three of the following five subjects
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
AGRI30033 | Farm Management Economics | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
AGRI30039 | Applied Farm Economic Analysis | Not available in 2020 | 12.5 |
AGRI30043 | Resource Management Economics | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
AGRI30040 | Agribusiness Marketing & Value Chains | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
AGRI30044 | Agricultural Trade and Policy | Not available in 2020 | 12.5 |
(N.B. AGRI30039 is a quota restricted subject)
Last updated: 18 December 2020