AGBUS502-23B (HAM)

Agribusiness Case Studies

30 Points

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The University of Waikato
Academic Divisions
Division of Management
School of Accounting, Finance and Economics

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Convenor(s)

Ou Wang

Ou Wang
4134
MSB.2.19
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ou.wang@waikato.ac.nz

Lecturer(s)

Ou Wang

Ou Wang
4134
MSB.2.19
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ou.wang@waikato.ac.nz

Riccardo Scarpa

Riccardo Scarpa
MSB.2.01
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riccardo.scarpa@waikato.ac.nz

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What this paper is about

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This paper focuses on the application of theory and methods to understand contemporary agribusiness cases. Students develop analytical and interpretative skills to inform management and policy skills. In this paper, students will use case studies for agribusiness research. This paper facilitates the development of knowledge concerning international commerce in food commodities and the ability to critically analyze information for national agribusiness industries and businesses.
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How this paper will be taught

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The paper is structured around groups of lectures and associated exercises each followed by projects supervised by the lecturer.
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Required Readings

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Learning Outcomes

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Students who successfully complete the course should be able to:

  • Analyse agribusiness and the environment
    Linked to the following assessments:
    • Farm production analysis (3)
  • Analyse agribusiness value chains
    Linked to the following assessments:
    • Value chain analysis (1)
  • Analyse agri-food marketing and systems
    Linked to the following assessments:
    • Food marketing analysis (2)
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Assessments

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How you will be assessed

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Further information about assessments will be available via Moodle.
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The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0. There is no final exam. The final exam makes up 0% of the overall mark.

The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0 or 0:0, whichever is more favourable for the student. The final exam makes up either 0% or 0% of the overall mark.

Component DescriptionDue Date TimePercentage of overall markSubmission MethodCompulsory
1. Value chain analysis
14 Aug 2023
5:00 PM
30
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
✔
2. Food marketing analysis
24 Sep 2023
5:00 PM
30
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
✔
3. Farm production analysis
22 Oct 2023
5:00 PM
30
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
✔
4. Exercise participation in class
10
Assessment Total:     100    
Failing to complete a compulsory assessment component of a paper will result in an IC grade
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