Financial Management for Agribusiness
Subject 208-722 (2008)
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| Credit Points: | 12.500 | ||||||||||||
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| Level: | Graduate/Postgraduate | ||||||||||||
| Dates & Locations: | This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2008: Semester 2, - Taught on campus.
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| Time Commitment: | Contact Hours: This subject is taught using multimedia teaching techniques and is based around business case studies. Total Time Commitment: Not available | ||||||||||||
| Prerequisites: | None | ||||||||||||
| Corequisites: | None | ||||||||||||
| Recommended Background Knowledge: | None | ||||||||||||
| Non Allowed Subjects: | None | ||||||||||||
| Core Participation Requirements: |
For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry. It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability |
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Mr Peter McSweeney| Subject Overview: | Sound business decision-making in circumstances of incomplete information, risk and uncertainty, requires sound knowledge of the underlying financial situation of a firm. This subject is about understanding the key concepts of financial management relevant to analysing situations, evaluating alternative actions, implementing actions and exercising control. Interpreting financial information and budgeting for decision-making under conditions of incomplete knowledge, risk and uncertainty are central emphases of the subject. |
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| Assessment: | Group Management Report, 3000 words (40%), Individual Assignments, 1500 words (20%), Take Home Exam (20%), Online Discussion Participation (20%). |
| Prescribed Texts: | None |
| Recommended Texts: | Gitman L.J., Juchau R. and Flanagan J. (2002) Principles of Managerial Finance(3rd ed.), Addison Wesley Melbourne |
| Breadth Options: | This subject is not available as a breadth subject. |
| Fees Information: | Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date |
| Related Course(s): |
Graduate Certificate in Agribusiness Graduate Certificate in Wine Technology and Viticulture Graduate Diploma in Wine Technology and Viticulture Master of Agribusiness (Coursework) Master of Wine Technology and Viticulture |
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