Courses & Units
Agribusiness Development and Strategy KLA508
Introduction
This unit is the culmination of all learnings from this course. By collating previous course work and assignments, you will prepare and deliver a business plan relevant to either growing your business or consolidating it after a period of growth. Your plan may cover all aspects of the business, or a major initiative. The topic choice is yours, but you will apply principles based on the theories and tools you have learnt throughout the course to a specific agribusiness in which you operate.
You will also explore your personal development by reflecting on your leadership style and attributes summarising these within a skills audit. This skills audit will be incorporated into a personal growth plan that will allow you and your staff to grow with your business. The skills audit and plan will be incorporated into your business plan.
Your final course assessment will be an oral presentation of your business plan.
Summary
| Unit name | Agribusiness Development and Strategy |
|---|---|
| Unit code | KLA508 |
| 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
- Identify your leadership and management skills using self assessment and reflection tools
- Develop a plan that addresses your personal growth and staff development informed by self and peer reflection
- Develop a business plan for your agricultural or horticultural business using business planning approaches and strategies
- Explain a business proposition to either develop or consolidate an agricultural or horticultural 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 | Business Plan Outline (70%)|Business Plan Presentation (20%)|Skills Audit and Plan for Self Improvement (10%) |
|---|---|
| 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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