Agribusiness Management Economics (AGRI90012)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Dual-Delivery (Parkville)
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Overview
| Availability | Semester 2 - Dual-Delivery |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
An understanding of managerial economic theory to solving real world problems is integral to sound business decision-making. Through this subject student will gain an understanding of, and ability to apply, key concepts and principles of management economics. They will also experience the application of management economics to Australian and global agribusiness issues and challenges. Students will become familiar with concepts of market equilibrium, demand, supply, theory of the firm, market structure, trade, market failure and the impact of government policies.
Intended learning outcomes
The objective of this subject is to:
- Understand how a modern market economy functions and the role of the agribusiness sector
- Apply microeconomic analytical techniques to agribusiness questions
- Analyse solutions to problems and challenges of firms operating in the agribusiness sector
- Evaluate investment opportunities in the agribusiness sector
- Define, discuss and apply the principles of Farm management economics
- Understand gains and losses from agribusiness international trade
- Extend the participant's understanding of: Farm management economics principles
Generic skills
On successful completion of this subject, students should have improved the following generic skills:
- Evaluation of ideas, views and evidence
- Synthesis of ideas, views and evidence
- Critical thinking
- Accessing economic and agribusiness information
- Problem solving skills
- Collaborative learning and teamwork
- Written communication
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
Students must be able to perform word processing, use Excel spreadsheets, and have a reasonable understanding of the Internet and the University's Learning Management System.
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Essay due in approximately week 5
| Week 5 | 20% |
Management report due in approximately week 10
| Week 10 | 30% |
Examination
| During the examination period | 50% |
Attendance Hurdle requirement: Students must attend 80% of workshops | N/A |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Nanette Esparon Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours 24 hours. This subject is taught using multimedia teaching techniques and is based around business case studies. On-campus students have the equivalent of two hours per week of face-to-face contact. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 25 July 2022 to 23 October 2022 Last self-enrol date 5 August 2022 Census date 31 August 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 23 September 2022 Assessment period ends 18 November 2022 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Food Science Course Master of Agribusiness Course Graduate Certificate in Agricultural Sciences Course Graduate Certificate in Food Science Course Graduate Diploma in Agricultural Sciences Course Graduate Diploma in Food Science Informal specialisation Master of Agricultural Sciences - Elective Subjects - Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Please note Single Subject Studies via Community Access Program is not available to student visa holders or applicants
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
Last updated: 31 January 2024