MGX9890

Agri-food supply chain management ( 6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL)

Leader: Dr Richard Cooney

Offered:
Peninsula First semester 2006 (OCL-RESBLK)

Synopsis: Description, analysis and evaluation of the characteristics and performance of agribusiness subsectors and institutions. Marketing alternatives and futures markets. Analyse alternative investment opportunities within agribusiness and production agriculture and explore finance alternatives.

Assessment: Individual assignment 1 (2000 words): 20% + Individual assignment 2 (2000 words) + Presentation: 30% + Examination (3 hours): 50%

Contact Hours: Three contact hours per week.