E-agribusiness, Technology and Innovation unit (ZAB126)

Online

Introduction

This unit creates a practical awareness of e-enabled agribusiness and the use of technology in areas such as precision agriculture, livestock tracking and food traceability. You will explore the concepts of innovation including the innovation diffusion process and observe the difference between product and process innovation. The unit will prepare you to evaluate the opportunities technologies and e-business can provide new and existing agri-businesses.

This unit also incorporates learning through practice by exposing you to authentic learning experiences. These experiences are placed at the centre of learning and assessment, so you can develop the skills, knowledge, and behaviours necessary to respond to industry, community and/or global needs.

You will be introduced to:

• a range of methods, tools, techniques, and approaches to practice
• principles and perspectives such as values, ethics, empathy, and leadership in real world scenarios
• reflection and deliberative thinking as a means of developing knowledge, skills, attitudes and aspirations
• ways of understanding problems and developing solutions through active inquiry.

Summary

Unit name	E-agribusiness, Technology and Innovation
Unit code	ZAB126
Credit points	12.5
College/School	University College
Discipline	Pathways
Coordinator	Mrs Jodie Lee
Available as an elective?	Yes
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Introductory

Availability

Location	Study period	Attendance options		Available to
Online	Semester 2

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Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Semester 2	5/7/2026	27/7/2026	30/8/2026	24/10/2026

* 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 2026 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2026 will be available from the 1st October 2025. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

• Describe the innovation diffusion pathways during technology development, uptake and commercialisation
• Identify and describe how an e-enabled agribusiness supports new and existing enterprises in practice
• Explore the application and relevance of new technologies in solving real world agriculture problems
• Propose how new technologies and innovation might be applied in e-enabled Agribusiness

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	$592.00	$592.00	not applicable	$3,382.00

• Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
• HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility³
• FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility⁴

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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Requisites

Mutual Exclusions

You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:

ZAB206|ZAB226

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	On-campus students: 5 or 6 x online 1 to 2 hour tutorials; 2 or 3 x half day online workshops;  2 optional Course wide field trips are conducted. Off-campus students: 5 or 6 x online 1 to 2 hour tutorials; 2 or 3 x half day online workshop per semester. 2 optional Course wide field trips are conducted.
Assessment	Opportunity Evaluation (25%)|Proposal Pitch (25%)|Decision Support Techniques – Process Innovation (50%)
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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