The Agribusiness Environment
Business & Management
A course by
Lincoln University
Explore the interconnected components of agribusiness chains for key New Zealand products, focusing on business, environmental, and supply chain perspectives.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Lincoln University, Lincoln
Core skills this course teaches
Comprehensive understanding of agribusiness fields
Develop a comprehensive understanding of the fields of knowledge relevant to the different stages of global agribusiness and food value chains.
Explain the interdisciplinary nature of agribusiness
Describe in-depth multi- and inter-disciplinary nature of the bio-physical environment and biological production systems and the impact these have on agribusiness and food supply chains.
Industry characteristics
What You're Signing Up For
This course provides insights into the different stages of global agribusiness and food value chains, with emphasis on the multi- and inter-disciplinary bio-physical environment, biological production systems, and how these impact agribusiness and food supply. Students will understand characteristics of agricultural industries, marketing challenges, sustainability approaches, and learn to apply tools and methods to real-world production management issues.
Course Content
- Overview of global agribusiness and food value chains
- Bio-physical environments and biological production systems
- Industry characteristics: agriculture, horticulture, other agribusiness sectors
- Marketing principles and challenges in agri-food industries
- Sustainability approaches and stakeholder perspectives
- Supply chain and systems thinking
- Methods and tools for agribusiness analysis and problem-solving
What you need to know first
A minimum of 60 credit points from any level 100, 200, or 300 course
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Agribusiness
Food production
Supply chain management
Future employment opportunities might be
Roles in agribusiness management
Supply chain or value chain analyst in food and agriculture
Marketing roles in agri-food sector