Farm Operations Management
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Syllabus and other information
Syllabus
FÖ0510 Farm Operations Management, 15.0 Credits
Lantbruksekonomi och driftsledningSubjects
Agricultural Science Business AdministrationEducation cycle
Bachelor’s levelModules
| Title | Credits | Code |
|---|---|---|
| Written examination | 5.0 | 0101 |
| Project | 5.0 | 0102 |
| Mandatory moments | 5.0 | 0103 |
Advanced study in the main field
First cycle, has at least 60 credits in first-cycle course/s as entry requirementsBachelor’s level (G2F)
Grading scale
The grade requirements within the course grading system are set out in specific criteria. These criteria must be available by the course start at the latest.
Language
SwedishPrior knowledge
Knowledge equivalent to60 credits in Business Administration
10 credits in Financial Management
10 credits in Accounting
7,5 credits in Organization Theory
15 credits in Agricultural Science
7\.5 credits of Agricultural Economics
Objectives
*In the course, students use their knowledge in business management and agriculture to develop a deeper understanding of economic performance measures for agribusinesses, and develop their skill in planning and analysing farm operations. The students train to become agronomists in the Swedish agricultural sector. *
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
- draft an operations plan for an agricultural business,
- suggest an optimized production based on economic modelling,
- prepare contribution margin calculations for different kinds of Swedish farm productions,
- apply their knowledge of budget monitoring, financial statement analysis and business valuation on a farm business,
- know and apply taxation laws of major importance for the agricultural sector,
- recognize the economic considerations needed when farm businesses shift hands,
- acknowledge the importance of subsidizes from the EU in planning a farm operation,
- apply industry specific key performance indicators for Swedish agriculture.
Content
Subject-related content
In the course, students will integrate knowledge in Business Management with knowledge in Swedish agronomy and husbandry, in order to make qualified assessment on farm management. In actual cases students will practice their analytical skills, and under supervision get a chance to train their professional abilities.
*Teaching formats *
To further student learning and promote discussion, a variety of methods are used, such as: lectures, exercises, study visits, project work, and presentations.
The course focuses on the following generic skills:
Problem solving, communicating economic data both orally and in written form, and teamwork.
The following components are compulsory:
Active participation in project assignments.
Active participation in field trips.
Collaboration with the surrounding community takes place through assignments/cases from real farms.
Grading form
The grade requirements within the course grading system are set out in specific criteria. These criteria must be available by the course start at the latest.Formats and requirements for examination
Passed written exam.
Passed written presentation of project work.
Passed oral presentation of project work.
Active participation in compulsory components.
If a student has failed an examination, the examiner has the right to issue supplementary assignments. This applies if it is possible and there are grounds to do so.
The examiner can provide an adapted assessment to students entitled to study support for students with disabilities following a decision by the university. Examiners may also issue an adapted examination or provide an alternative way for the students to take the exam.
If this syllabus is withdrawn, SLU may introduce transitional provisions for examining students admitted based on this syllabus and who have not yet passed the course.
For the assessment of an independent project (degree project), the examiner may also allow a student to add supplemental information after the deadline for submission. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.
Other information
The right to participate in teaching and/or supervision only applies for the course instance the student was admitted to and registered on.
If there are special reasons, students are entitled to participate in components with compulsory attendance when the course is given again. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.
Additional information
Students may have to pay for food, travel and accommodation during field trips.Responsible department
Department of Economics