M.INC.MGMT.627: Advanced Agribusiness Management

Learning outcome:
Vertical and horizontal coordination in agribusiness supply chains: Performance of agribusiness supply chains; quality management and alternative ownership structures in agribusiness.

Aims:

• To improve students’ understanding and evaluation of different ownership structures in agribusiness
  
• To equip students with the necessary skills to critically analyse and evaluate agribusiness supply chains in terms of chain management and performance

Courses and examinations
Lecture

Exam:
Written Project 1 (50%), Written Project 2 (20%), Written Project 3 (30%)

Prerequisite for examination:
On completion of this course, students will:

• Have an understanding of different business structures in agribusiness
• Be able to critically analyse the performance of an agribusiness supply chain

Admission requirements:
None

Recommended previous knowledge:
None

Language:
English

Person responsible for module:
Michael Lyne

Course frequency:
Academic Term each winter semester

Duration:
One semester

Number of repeat examinations permitted:
Twice

Recommended Semester:
First to third semester

Maximum number of students:
10