Agribusiness Industry Placement unit (KLA380)

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 Industry Placement
Unit code	KLA380
Credit points	25
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

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

Field of Education	Commencing Student Contribution 1,3	Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3	Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3	Domestic Full Fee 4
			not applicable

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Teaching

Teaching Pattern	Weekly tutorials, self-directed learning, one-one meetings with unit coordinator, placement with a provider for up to two weeks.
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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