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MAB242, MAB251 and MAB352
Students will on average spend 150 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit.
4 × 3 hour online classes at specified weeks during the trimester
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.
Apply conceptual frameworks and analytical tools to investigate the food and agribusiness industry within Australia and globally incorporating socio-economic, sustainability, and environmental aspects
GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities
ULO2
Develop solutions and recommended courses of action to address real- world challenges and opportunities faced in the food and agribusiness sector
ULO3
Plan and implement a project within the set timeline and with clear milestones, objectives, and final outputs, and gain personal and professional career readiness
ULO4
Present results from analysis effectively to a wide range of audiences
These Unit Learning Outcomes are applicable for all teaching periods throughout the year
Assessment 1: (Individual) Report (Business)
Assessment 2: (Individual) Live presentation
Assessment 3: (Individual) Report (Business
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 requirements: Successfully complete the professional literacy module to gain access to the assignment 1 dropbox.
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