Introduction
This unit provides students with first-hand experience of entrepreneurship in agriculture and food through a work placement or study tour. Students will explore a range of topics central to entrepreneurship and work-integrated learning through facilitated discussions in a tutorial format. Students are allocated to a placement or study tour that aligns with their interests and career aspirations and in one-on-one consultation with the unit coordinator. Students will produce written reports and deliver a seminar presentation that demonstrate their understanding of entrepreneurship in practice, and how it contributes to the evolving agri-food sector. The placement experience is designed to strengthen students’ employability, creativity, and confidence as emerging professionals in the agricultural and food industries.
Summary
| Unit name | Agribusiness Placement |
| Unit code | KLA379 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | Sciences and Engineering Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture |
| Discipline | Agriculture and Food Systems |
| Coordinator | Doctor Stephen Ives |
| Available as an elective? | Yes |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Advanced |
Sustainable Development Goals
The Unit Coordinator has identified that this unit aligns with the following UN Sustainable Development Goals. We welcome your thoughts and feedback on the alignment of the unit with these goals.
Availability
Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August
Learning Outcomes
- Evaluate entrepreneurial principles and practices in the operation of an agricultural or food enterprise.
- Synthesise a literature analysis of a specific technical aspect of the chosen industry that has been experienced
- Communicate personal learning from operational experience and targeted research of a specific technical aspect to academic staff and peers.
Fee Information
2027 fee information will be available in August.
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Weekly tutorials, self-directed learning, one-one meetings with unit coordinator, placement with a provider for up to one week. |
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| Assessment | Presentation (20%)|Industry Scan (40%)|Specialisation Report (40%) |
| 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. |
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