AB500 Agribusiness Capstone

DESCRIPTION

The capstone unit provides students with an opportunity to further their problem-solving skills and harness knowledge and understanding in the operating environment of the agribusiness industry. It will impart cognitive skills to think critically about research methods, planning, analysis, and presentation. The unit offers students flexibility in the identification and selection of projects linked to core discipline areas. Students analyse and solve an authentic agribusiness problem and present their recommendations to a client, using the skills and knowledge attained within the course

RELEVANT COURSES

Master of Business Administration (Agribusiness)*

*Core unit

CREDIT POINTS

10

DELIVERY MODE

On campus

PREREQUISITE OR CO-REQUISITE

At least 80 credit points, including RM501 Research Methodology

UNIT LEARNING OUTCOMES

LO1 Analyse the underlying methodology for research in the agribusiness sector

LO2 Apply knowledge and skills acquired in the course to a real-world problem

LO3 Apply learnings to an authentic industry problem

LO4 Apply appropriate techniques to present the significance of their research, findings, and recommendations

LO5 Communicate appropriately and professionally to a variety of audiences using range of presentation styles

CONTENT

• As discussed with Supervisor

ASSESSMENT METHODS

1. Analysis and Problem Definition - 30%

2. Client Report, Recommendations, and Oral Presentation - 60%

3. Portfolio - 10%

PRESCRIBED READINGS

As discussed with Supervisor

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