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MAB353 - Applied Agribusiness Project

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2021 unit information

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Last updated: 4 June 2021

Enrolment modes:Trimester 2: Warrnambool, Online
Credit point(s):1
EFTSL value:0.125
Unit Chair:Trimester 2: Risti Permani
Prerequisite:

MAB242, MAB251 and MAB352

Corequisite:Nil
Incompatible with: Nil
Typical study commitment:

Students will on average spend 150 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit.

Scheduled learning activities - campus:

 4 × 3 hour classes at specified weeks during the trimester 

Scheduled learning activities - cloud:

 4 × 3 hour online classes at specified weeks during the trimester 

Content

This unit provides opportunities for students to apply key conceptual frameworks, analytical tools and knowledge of food and agribusiness into a realistic project. Unique to this Unit is the flexibility for students to either undertake an internship, with an approved organisation such as an agribusiness company, farm, and government agency (subject to place availability) to work on a specific and defined task or project; or conduct an independent study to investigate a current issue or explore business opportunities in a select industry. Topics such as effective literature review, proposal writing, analytical methods, presenting professionally, and networks in agribusiness will be covered. At the end of this Unit, students will present results from their individual project in various flexible formats, including a business analysis, research report, and a policy review. This flexibility will enable students to gain experience that is aligned with their individual professional goals.

ULO These are the Learning Outcomes (ULO) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can: Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes
ULO1

Apply conceptual frameworks and analytical tools to investigate the food and agribusiness industry within Australia and/or globally incorporating socio-economic, sustainability, and environmental aspects. 

GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities

GLO8: Global citizenship

ULO2

Present insights into current and emerging industry challenges 

GLO4: Critical thinking

ULO3

Develop solutions and/or recommended courses of action to address real- world challenges and opportunities faced in the food and agribusiness sector 

GLO5: Problem solving

ULO4

Demonstrate ability to manage a project within the set timeline and with clear milestones, objectives, and final outputs, and gain personal and professional career readiness GLO6: Self-management

ULO5

Present results from analysis effectively to a wide range of audiences 

GLO2: Communication

These Unit Learning Outcomes are applicable for all teaching periods throughout the year

Assessment

Assessment Description Student output Grading and weighting
(% total mark for unit)
Indicative due week 

(Individual) Report (Business)

1000 words 20% Week 4

(Individual) Live presentation

10 minutes 20% Week 11

(Individual) Report (Business

3500 words 60% Week 11

 

The assessment due weeks provided may change. The Unit Chair will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.

Hurdle requirement

Hurdle requirements: submit all summative assessment tasks and successfully complete the professional literacy module to gain access to the assignment 1 dropbox.

Learning Resource

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