Financial Management for Agribusiness

Subject AGRI90013 (2010)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2010.

Credit Points: 12.50
Level: 9 (Graduate/Postgraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2010:

September, Parkville - Taught online/distance.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable

September, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable


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Time Commitment: Contact Hours: This subject is taught using multimedia teaching techniques and is based around business case studies. There is no face-to-face contact for this subject.
Total Time Commitment: This subject is run over an 8-week period as opposed to a standard 12 week semester subject. It is recommended that students devote 14 hours per week to this subject over 8 weeks.
Prerequisites: There are no prerequisites for this subject.
Corequisites: There are no corequisites for this subject.
Recommended Background Knowledge: Students must be able to perform word processing, use Excel spreadsheets, and have a reasonable understanding of the Internet and the University's Learning Management System.
Non Allowed Subjects: There are no non-allowed subjects.
Core Participation Requirements:

It is University policy to take all 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 they have a disability that will impact on meeting the requirements in this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with the Subject Coordinator and Disability Liaison Unit.

Coordinator

Mr Peter Mcsweeney

Contact

Course Administrator, Master of Agribusiness. Phone: +61 3 8344 6883, Email: MasterAgBus@landfood.unimelb.edu.au
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.
Objectives:

The objective of this subject is to extend the participant's ability:

  • to assemble and organise key business financial information,
  • to interpret key financial information inlight of the established theoretical underpinnings
  • to use financial information in risky decision analysis.

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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: Gitman L.J., Juchau R. and Flanagan J. (2007) Principles of Managerial Finance. (5th edition), Addison Wesley, Melbourne
    It is recommended that text books be ordered through the Master of Agribusiness Office at Parkville, contact Diane Cardinal d.cardinal@unimelb.edu.au.
    Breadth Options:

    This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
    Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
    Generic Skills:

    It is expected students will develop:

    • Awareness of, and ability to, utilise appropriate communication technology and methods for the storage, management and analysis of data
    • Highly developed computer-based skills to allow for effective on-line learning and communication
    • Ability to collaborate, exchange ideas and debate across on-line learning platforms
    • Ability to plan work, use time effectively and manage small projects.
    Related Course(s): Graduate Certificate in Wine Technology and Viticulture
    Graduate Diploma in Wine Technology and Viticulture
    Master of Agribusiness (Coursework)
    Master of Agribusiness (Coursework)
    Master of Wine Technology and Viticulture

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