Agribusiness Management – AGR 2235 Page 1
9:00 – 9:50 a.m. MWF ~ January 9 – March 22 ~ Hybrid
ATC 105
STUDENT COURSE SYLLABUS
College: WVC Term: Spring 2017
Course No: AGR 2235 CRN No: 60954
Title: Agribusiness Management Credits: 3
Instructor Information:
Name: Doug Robb Email:
Office Location: ATC 101 Office Phone: 618-262-8641 Extension 3707
Office Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. TR
2:15 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. MW
Course Description & Prerequisites:
The study of current decision making and administrative concepts that relate to operating an agri-business. Areas of emphasis include business organization, financial management and control, marketing, production processes, and personal management. PREREQUISITE: Student will be required to complete one supervised occupational experience prior to enrolling for this course. The student will be required to complete a term project that analyzes an agri-business firm's organization, financing, marketing techniques, production processes, and personnel management and training. Lecture.
Required Textbook:
Principles of Agribusiness Management, 5th Edition. Beierlein, James G., Schneeberger, Kenneth C., Osburn, Donald D. Waveland Press, Inc. ISBN: 9781478605669
Methods of Student Evaluation and Grading Scale:
Students will be evaluated on the following:
1. One Midterm Exam & One Final Exam @ 150 points each 300 points
2. Fifteen study guides @ 10 points each 150 points
3. Fifteen case studies @ 10 points each 150 points
4. Class Participation 100 points
5. Class Project (3-4 page paper on history of any ag business) 100 points
TOTAL 800 points
Students will be graded according to the following scale: 90% A, 80% B, 70% C, 60% D.
Course Objectives/Outcomes:
Successful completers will:
1. Describe the size and scope of agribusiness.
2. Explain the importance and impact that agribusiness has on the entire economy.
3. Define management and explain the role of a manager.
4. List and describe the functions of management.
5. Determine the factors involved in selecting the best organizational form for an agribusiness.
6. Summarize the effect of supply and demand on producers and consumers as they respond to price levels.
7. Interpret the different kinds of financial ratios and their use.
8. Describe various kinds of loans, funds, and other capital available.
9. Analyze the factors affecting operational and pricing efficiency.
10. Develop method for analyzing competition.
11. Describe the role of sales and selling in generating agribusiness profits.
12. Explain the interrelationships of salespeople, customers, and the business.
Student Assignment/Attendance Policy:
- All assignments must be turned in by deadlines listed below. Late work will be accepted and/or scored at my discretion. If accepted, late work may result in a loss of participation points.
- Students are expected to practice good ethics in completing and submitting work.
- Regular log-ins to D2L and prompt attendance are strongly encouraged to successfully complete the course. It is very important to complete the assignments in a timely manner! Participation points will be based on completing assignments on time as well as your attendance. You will be allowed 2 absences before participation points are deducted for attendance.
- Please turn cell phones and any other electronic devices (MP3 players, Ipod’s, etc.) off while in class unless other arrangements have been made with the instructor.
- If you have any special needs, please let the instructor know as soon as possible. If you have any learning issues or concerns, you may contact the instructor or Kalie Naas, Coordinator of Academic Assistance. Her office is located in the Science Building.
Tentative Lecture Outline:
Week 1 The Global Agri-Food System Chapter 1 Due Sunday, Jan. 15
The Agribusiness Manager Chapter 2 Due Sunday, Jan. 15
Week 2 The Role of Marketing Chapter 3 Due Sunday, Jan. 22
Marketing Management Chapter 4 Due Sunday, Jan. 22
Week 3 Understanding Consumer Demand Chapter 5 Due Sunday, Jan. 29
Staying Competitive Chapter 6 Due Sunday, Jan. 29
Week 4 Forecasting Chapter 7 Due Sunday, Feb. 5
Budgeting Chapter 8 Due Sunday, Feb. 5
Week 5 Midterm Exam Due Sunday, Feb. 12
Week 6 Organizing for Success Chapter 9 Due Sunday, Feb. 19
Choosing a Legal Structure Chapter 10 Due Sunday, Feb. 19
Week 7 Organizing Production Using Economic Principles Chapter 11 Due Sunday, Feb. 26
Production and Inventory Management Chapter 12 Due Sunday, Feb. 26
Week 8 Human Resource Leadership Chapter 17 Due Sunday, Mar. 5
Human Resource Management: Staffing Chapter 18 Due Sunday, Mar. 5
No Classes – Spring Break
Week 9 Personal Selling Chapter 19 Due Sunday, Mar. 19
Developing a Workable Approach to Chapter 20 Due Sunday, Mar. 19
Agribusiness Management
Week 10 Final Exam Due Wednesday, Mar. 22
Assignments are due by midnight of the day listed above. Please note that all assignments are due on Sundays with the exception of the Final Exam which will be due on a Wednesday.
Instructor reserves the right to change syllabus as needed.