AB512 Agribusiness Project

DESCRIPTION

The Agribusiness Project provides students with an opportunity to gain advanced insight into the field of agribusiness and develop an understanding of their vocation in a professional context. Students have an opportunity to experience the day-to-day operations of an organisation creating an environment for critical thinking required for their professional development. Students develop an extended real-world project with the guidance of an academic supervisor at Leaders Institute.

RELEVANT COURSES

Master of Business Administration (Agribusiness)

Elective unit

CREDIT POINTS

10

DELIVERY MODE

On campus

PREREQUISITE OR CO-REQUISITE

120 credit points, including RS501 Research Methodology

UNIT LEARNING OUTCOMES

LO1 Articulate and apply knowledge and skill to the need of industry and workplace settings and link them to specific professions

LO2 Critically evaluate the efficacy of a project proposal

LO3 Apply research, analytical, and problem-solving skills innovatively in the context of a project

LO4 Critically apply and practice effective communication skills and fellowship in a workplace setting

LO5 Identify and apply ethical consideration in research design and practice

CONTENT

As discussed with supervisor

ASSESSMENT METHODS

  1. Project – 30%
  2. Interim Report and Oral Presentation – 20%
  3. Project Report – 50%

PRESCRIBED READINGS

As discussed with supervisor

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