0 or 3 credits
Fall 2025 Recitation Lecture Departmental CreditUpper Division
An advanced course in business planning and strategy for potential agribusiness and food firm managers. Focuses on development of viable business strategy in the context of the firm's market and its internal condition. Makes extensive use of case studies that document management dilemmas of agribusiness firms, ranging from those providing inputs to agricultural producers to firms involved in the retail distribution of food.
Learning Outcomes1Demonstrate proficiency in their chosen discipline that incorporates knowledge, skills, technology, and professional conduct.
2Demonstrate use of the scientific method to identify problems, formulate and test hypotheses, conduct experiments and analyze data, and derive conclusions.
3Demonstrate critical thinking by using data and reasoning to develop sound responses to complex problems.
4Demonstrate the ability to write and speak with effectiveness while considering audience and purpose.
5Demonstrate ability to apply social, economic, political, and environmental principles to living in a global community.
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