Course Description

This course is designed to give the student perspective in applying and integrating management skills and principles in agribusiness decision making. The application of skills in economic analysis, marketing, finance, communication, and personnel in the management process is illustrated. The course provides a broad overview of effective agribusiness management.

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Athena Title

Agribusiness Management

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Non-Traditional Format

Involves exams, assignments, case studies, simulation, role playing, and development of an actual business plan.

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Prerequisite

(ACCT 2101 or ACCT 2101E or ACCT 2101H) and (AAEC 3690 or FINA 3000 or FINA 3000E or FINA 3000H or FINA 3001) and (AAEC 3040 or AAEC 3100 or MARK 3000 or MARK 3000H or MARK 3001 or MARK 3000E)

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Semester Course Offered

Offered fall and spring

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Grading System

A - F (Traditional)

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Student learning Outcomes

• Students will explain the role of agribusiness managers and what is required for effective management.
• Students will apply and integrate basic management skills and principles in agribusiness decision making.
• Students will analyze agribusiness management scenarios using skills related to economics, marketing, finance, and personnel management.
• Students will create a business plan for an agribusiness operation.

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Topical Outline

• Economics for agribusiness managers
• Organization of an agribusiness and international agribusiness
• Strategic market planning and the marketing mix
• Understanding and analyzing financial statements
• Data analysis and forecasting
• Managing human resources

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Syllabus

Select Faculty / Instructor to download syllabus:   Secor, William

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Public CV

Select a file to download:   Secor, William

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