Courses & Units
Agribusiness Financial Management KLA504
Introduction
In this unit you will engage in learning activities that focus on business structures and company law and the influence of these on financial planning and decision-making. You will learn to identify the key financial and legal risks to agribusinesses. To do this, you will learn about financial accounting standards tax law, financial benchmarking, and the management of risk. You will also develop an understanding of the tools used for this, including cash flow analysis, profit and loss statements, balance sheets, partial and whole budgeting, and break even and sensitivity analyses.
Summary
| Unit name | Agribusiness Financial Management |
|---|---|
| Unit code | KLA504 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Sciences and Engineering Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture |
| Discipline | Agriculture and Food Systems |
| Coordinator | Doctor Alexander Malherbe |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launceston | Half Year Period 1 | Off-Campus | International | Domestic | |
| Launceston | Half Year Period 2 | Off-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Half Year Period 1 | 16/5/2022 | 23/5/2022 | 1/6/2022 | 17/6/2022 |
| Half Year Period 2 | 31/10/2022 | 7/11/2022 | 16/11/2022 | 2/12/2022 |
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).
Unit census dates currently displaying for 2022 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2022 will be available from the 1st October 2021. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Apply financial management and accounting concepts to a agricultural business
- Analyse¿the financial performance of an agricultural business using financial and accounting tools and concepts
- Evaluate¿an agricultural¿business opportunity¿using financial tools and metrics
- Plan a business improvement using financial tools and legal frameworks that improves the strategic outlook of an agricultural business
Fee Information
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 050101 | $498.00 | $498.00 | not applicable | $2,783.00 |
1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
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Please note: international students should refer to What is an indicative Fee? to get an indicative course cost.
Teaching
| Assessment | Evaluation of Financial Report (30%)|Business Evaluation (30%)|Risk Analysis and Mitigation (40%) |
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| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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