BEX5060 Challenges in global agribusiness
Faculty of Business and Economics
BEX5060 Challenges in global agribusiness is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics, offered in 2027 in Semester 2 at Caulfield. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2027
- Semester 2
- Caulfield
- Assessment
- No exam
- 2 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
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Overview
This unit examines commercial and economic issues surrounding agriculture and global food supply. You will explore world food supply and demand, the development of agriculture globally, the natural and market conditions that determine the nature of agricultural activity, along with the characteristics of agribusinesses that determine how well they perform. You will be introduced to key principles to the understanding and application of industry networks, value adding chains, product-market requirements, competition and innovation.
Offerings in 2027
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Caulfield | On campus |
Assessment
- Written70%
- Presentation30%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
relate commodity supply and input economics to present demands of the food processing industry combining this understanding with macro and micro nutrient requirements of society today, and predict commodity and input needs of future populations
- 2
debate the effects of trade, policy, food laws and regulation from a national and international perspective to identify how these structures can be applied to current and emerging risks and opportunities with respect to global food supply
- 3
synthesise an argument which identifies opportunities, risks, assets and liabilities of an element of the global food supply, summarising the impact of an innovative approach with respect to relevant commodities, policy, laws and regulations.
Workload and teaching
- Practical activities8 hours
- Seminars36 hours
- Teaching approachField trips
- Teaching approachActive learning
- Teaching approachCase-based teaching
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities. You are expected to complete all pre-class activities prior to your scheduled class, and post-class activities should be completed after your scheduled class. Learning activities may include a combination of teacher directed, peer directed and online engagement activities.
Please note, attendance at workshops is optional.
This unit provides you with opportunities to participate in experiential learning by visiting cultural, geographical and/or industrial sites relevant to your studies.
This unit engages you in actively applying your knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.
This unit includes case-based teaching, where you apply your knowledge and engage in analytical and reflective thinking to solve complex contextual scenarios. Activities are often designed so that there is not one clear answer, but you need to work together to examine, analyse and make decisions to resolve the situation.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Professor Robert Brooks
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for BEX5060?
BEX5060 has no prerequisites.
When is BEX5060 offered?
In 2027, BEX5060 runs in Semester 2 at Caulfield.
How much work is BEX5060?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does BEX5060 have an exam?
No. BEX5060 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.