M.INC.MGMT.627: Advanced Agribusiness Management

Learning outcome

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 examination

  • 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

Further details

  • Admission requirements: None
  • Recommended previous knowledge: None
  • Language: English
  • Person responsible for module: Michael Lyne
  • Course frequency: Each winter semester
  • Duration: One semester
  • Number of repeat examinations permitted: Twice
  • Recommended Semester: First to third semester
  • Maximum number of students: 10