AB210 Agribusiness Project
DESCRIPTION
This unit develops team skills through the group solution of real world issues faced within the agribusiness industry. Students integrate, consolidate and extend functional knowledge from units within the course by seeking solutions to problems sourced from industry and business. Team-working skills in diverse and cross-functional situations will be developed with an emphasis on the importance of applying research to practical problem solving and decision-making. Communication skills will be extended through preparation of a research report and its presentation. The unit transitions students from a learning to a professional work environment by applying theory and research to practice. The learning activities for this unit include developing an issue paper, project work in small groups, oral presentations and a group project report. This unit includes 120 hours of work integrated learning experiences for students.
RELEVANT COURSES
Elective unit
CREDIT POINTS
20
DELIVERY MODE
On campus
Work-intergrated learning activity
PREREQUISITE OR CO-REQUISITE
Nil
UNIT LEARNING OUTCOMES
LO1 Synthesize knowledge from formal to informal learning and apply it to contemporary agribusiness issues
LO2 Plan an investigation of a suitable and approved research topic
LO3 Develop an advanced agribusiness skills which include the analysis, synthesis and evaluation of factors involved in the project
LO4 Present synthesized and critically evaluated information orally and in written form
LO5 Work independently and in a team environment to create professional quality outputs
CONTENT
As discussed with supervisor
ASSESSMENT METHODS
- Report – 20%
- Literature Review – 30%
- Project Report – Written Report 30%, Group Poster and Presentation 10%, Individual Journal 10%
PRESCRIBED READINGS
Nil
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