Course overview
Agricultural value chains employ half the global labour force, control half of the world's assets and account for some forty per cent of consumer purchases. This course explores the management and performance issues surrounding agriculture and food value chains in both developed and developing countries. Students learn the practical, conceptual and academic aspects of value chain assessment and management, including: (i) learning techniques and methods for mapping value chains and assessing performance; (ii) examining how value chain relationships and information flows impact business outcomes; (iii) investigating strategic value chain management concepts; and (iv) studying the major trends in value chain management. Basic economic theory concepts and analytical tools are used to deal with the issues being discussed. Students apply and utilise the appropriate conceptual and theoretical models in workshop groups and through a major assignment.
- Value Chain Analysis, Mapping and Performance
- Value Chain Drivers
- Strategies, Governance and Frameworks
Course learning outcomes
- Apply key concepts and tools to map and analyse value chains.
- Identify and explain the drivers of value chain performance and their implications.
- Use conceptual and problem-solving skills to evaluate how value chain strategies affect different stakeholders
- Demonstrate good interpersonal and communication skills in analysing and applying value chain concepts and tools
Availability
Class details
Adelaide City Campus East
Class number 21000
Section WS01
Size 40
Available 40
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