Marketing Management
This course involves the study of key marketing concepts and how they affect
decision-making in agribusiness firms, with emphasis on the formulation of
strategic marketing plans. The course is taught by using a case study method
approach.
Financial and Strategic Analysis
This course teaches students how to use financial accounting and business policy
concepts to analyses the impact of financial issues on agribusiness firms today.
Financial Management
This course examines the implications of financing decisions made by firms in
a world of uncertainty. Topics such as capital budgeting, capital structure,
dividend policy, market efficiency and capital asset pricing will be analyzed
from the perspective of corporate finance and portfolio management theory.
Business Decision Making
The objective of this course is to provide MBA students with an understanding
and working knowledge of analytical techniques in statistics and mathematical
programming used to commonly solve management problems. The emphasis is on the
application and interpretation of the quantitative methods rather than on the
theoretical background.
Information Management
This 6 week course examines the role, issues, components and management of
information systems within an organization. Students will be exposed to various
database and web design software and be given the opportunity to develop their
own Web site and database.
Organizational Behaviour
Core concepts regarding organizational theory and their inter-relationships
as well as concepts such as group decision making, and intra-group and
inter-group dynamics are explored.
Industry Speaker Seminar
Part I of a 2-semester course. This is a seminar course in which various
members of the agribusiness community are brought in to discuss issues that are
going on today in the industry. The course is designed to give students a chance
to network with industry.
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Futures and Options
This course examines the theory and application of Futures, Options and other financial derivative
securities for marketing, risk management and investment purposes. Emphasis is
placed on the application of these instruments to real business situations, and on the
development and implementation of trading strategies designed to meet the
precise needs of specific business clients.
Managerial Economics
This course introduces students to the latest developments in the economic
analysis of the inside workings and organization of firms. The course attempts
to explain the diversity of economic organizations, and more generally why
economic activity is sometimes carried out through firms and sometimes through
markets.
Agricultural Policy
This course is designed to critically analyse the contemporary issues of
critical importance to the agrifood sector. Issues involving biotechnology, farm
tax policy, government support programs and foreign trade policies will be
examined.
Managerial Skills Development
Experiential approaches are used to enhance managerial skills. Knowledge and
understanding of the theory and research underlying skills’ behavioral
guidelines are emphasized.
Business Law
This 6 week course gives students exposure to various aspects of the law and how it
affects a business. Topics to be discussed include labour law, small company
start-up regulations, contract law, corporate law and environmental law.
Agribusiness Elective
Students may choose from a selection of Agribusiness electives. Choice of
selection is subject to approval by the MBA coordinator.
Industry Speaker Seminar
Part II of a 2-semester course. This is a seminar course in which various
members of the agribusiness community are brought in to discuss issues that are
going on today in the industry. The course is designed to give students a chance
to network with industry.
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Business Policy
This course involves the examination of the principles of business
management. Emphasis is placed on the formation of business strategy, policies
and alliances. Selected case studies are used to explore policy and
implementation, and how decisions about those aspects of business affect a firm’s
competitiveness.
Operations Management
This course offers an overview of the management issues surrounding the
planning, operating and controlling the systems used in operations with emphasis
on farm and agribusiness applications. This course also examines issues
surrounding supply chain management with emphasis in the agrifood sector.
Agribusiness Elective
Students may choose from a selection of Agribusiness electives.
Choice of selection is subject to approval by the MBA coordinator.
Major Project
Students prepare a comprehensive proposal for their major project. The
student will then carry out an approved project leading to a professional
publication (report). This report requires the student to integrate his/her
technical, management and communication skills to produce an individually
authored document. This paper is completed under the supervision of a two
member MBA
advisory committee. The committee members are selected by the
student. The major project also requires a public defense, open to all members of
the University community and interested industry people.
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Extended Major Project
Students will complete an academic project as part of spending a full
semester working in the agribusiness industry. Contact MBA Coordinator for more
details.
Industry Practicum
As part of the "extended major project" students would gain
practical experience while working in an MBA type position within an
Agribusiness company. Contact MBA Chair for more details.
