Cradle Coast
This unit starts 16/08/2021 and ends 19/09/2021
Introduction
This unit examines the relevance and influence of international political, economic, and regulatory trends on agribusinesses, how trade agreements effect export opportunities, and how to mitigate risks when engaging with international agricultural markets. You will learn how to plan your business to take advantage of opportunities that arise due to globalisation, while mitigating related challenges and risks, such as competing with international businesses, engaging with relevant government and non-government authorities, and complying with international trade practices and regulations. You will incorporate relevant actions and planning into your business plan.
This unit’s content will introduce you to:
1. Exporting Australian products.
2. Market access and trade agreements.
3. Market entry strategy.
4. Foreign cultures and customs.
5. Current trends in global markets and food consumption.
6. Creating a sustainable competitive advantage
In conjunction with the discipline theory, this unit fosters learning through practice and its application to specific business settings. The content of this unit and other units undertaken in this course will support the development of a personal and business portfolio.
Summary 2021
| Unit name | Global Trends and New Market Opportunities |
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| Unit code | KLA506 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | College of Sciences and Engineering Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture |
| Discipline | Agriculture and Food Systems |
| Coordinator | Alison Hall |
| Available as student elective? | No |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
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Learning Outcomes
1 | Describe global trade concepts and trends for an agricultural or horticultural product |
2 | Identify export and import opportunities and threats, and describe the implications for an agricultural or horticultural industry or product |
3 | Discuss the advantage and disadvantages of international investments into Australian agricultural or horticultural industries |
4 | Evaluate a strategic export plan considering consumer trends, trade agreements and local culture and customs |
Fees
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Online delivery |
|---|---|
| Assessment | AT1 - 2000 word Assignment (50%) AT2 - 1800 word Assignment (30%) AT3 - 1200 word Assignment (20%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required | None |
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