Introduction to AgribusinessLaajuus (5 cr)
Code: 9A00CY10
Objective
The student can
- basic concepts and key elements of the agricultural business economy.
- explain the main functions and principles of the agricultural enterprise on which the farm is managed.
- explain the link between resource efficiency and company performance.
- justify the importance of the farmer for the success of the farm.
- to prepare the basic calculations necessary for the management of the farm.
- utilize the materials of Luke's Economis
Content
Basic concepts of agricultural business economy, ,margin, profit and balance sheet calculations.
Farm management and decision-making basics
Profitability Accounting, Profitability Research Concept and Reporting System, and FADN Results for EU Countries
Qualifications
None
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
The student receives a grade of 1 or 2, when he understands the basics of agricultural business in a satisfactory and supervision.The student is able to calculate the income, balance sheet and profitability calculations and understand the MTT Economics PhD basics of farming profitability of the company's accounting satisfactorily.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
The student understands the basics of agricultural business very well and is able to calculate the income, balance sheet and profitability calculations independently and understand the MTT Economics PhD basics of farming profitability of the company's accounting records as well.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
The student masters the basics of agricultural business economics very well, and is able to calculate the income, balance sheet and profitability calculations independently and versatile. He understands the MTT Economics PhD or agricultural enterprise profitability bookkeeping
Materials
Kay, R. D., Edwards, W. M., Duffy, P. A. (2011 or newer edition). Farm management. McGraw Hill. (partly)
Enrollment
11.11.2024 - 15.01.2025
Timing
07.01.2025 - 21.02.2025
Credits
5 op
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
- Open University of Applied Sciences
Teachers
- Marjo Latva-Kyyny
Student groups
-
AGRO24Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
Objective
The student can
- basic concepts and key elements of the agricultural business economy.
- explain the main functions and principles of the agricultural enterprise on which the farm is managed.
- explain the link between resource efficiency and company performance.
- justify the importance of the farmer for the success of the farm.
- to prepare the basic calculations necessary for the management of the farm.
- utilize the materials of Luke's Economis
Content
Basic concepts of agricultural business economy, ,margin, profit and balance sheet calculations.
Farm management and decision-making basics
Profitability Accounting, Profitability Research Concept and Reporting System, and FADN Results for EU Countries
Materials
Kay, Edwards & Duffy 2008. Farm Management. McGraw-Hill. as applicable
www.luke.fi/taloustohtori
Material produced and compiled by the teacher
Teaching methods
Classroom teaching, individual and group assignments, independent work
Exam schedules
The exam is in the last classroom teaching session.
Student workload
135 h
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
The student receives a grade of 1 or 2, when he understands the basics of agricultural business in a satisfactory and supervision.The student is able to calculate the income, balance sheet and profitability calculations and understand the MTT Economics PhD basics of farming profitability of the company's accounting satisfactorily.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
The student understands the basics of agricultural business very well and is able to calculate the income, balance sheet and profitability calculations independently and understand the MTT Economics PhD basics of farming profitability of the company's accounting records as well.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
The student masters the basics of agricultural business economics very well, and is able to calculate the income, balance sheet and profitability calculations independently and versatile. He understands the MTT Economics PhD or agricultural enterprise profitability bookkeeping
Assessment methods and criteria
Exam, approved individual and group assignments,
Qualifications
None
Enrollment
22.04.2024 - 13.10.2024
Timing
07.10.2024 - 18.12.2024
Credits
5 op
Virtual proportion (cr)
4.5 op
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
- Open University of Applied Sciences
Teachers
- Marjo Latva-Kyyny
Student groups
-
MAGRO24Bachelor of Natural Resources
Objective
The student can
- basic concepts and key elements of the agricultural business economy.
- explain the main functions and principles of the agricultural enterprise on which the farm is managed.
- explain the link between resource efficiency and company performance.
- justify the importance of the farmer for the success of the farm.
- to prepare the basic calculations necessary for the management of the farm.
- utilize the materials of Luke's Economis
Content
Basic concepts of agricultural business economy, ,margin, profit and balance sheet calculations.
Farm management and decision-making basics
Profitability Accounting, Profitability Research Concept and Reporting System, and FADN Results for EU Countries
Materials
Kay, Edwards & Duffy 2008. Farm Management. McGraw-Hill. as appicable
www.luke.fi/taloustohtori
Material produced and compiled by the teacher
Teaching methods
Teaching includes time-bound online teaching. Online lectures, independent assignment and group work. The exam is at the school (week 49).
Exam schedules
The exam is in week 49 at school. It is also possible to take the exam in Exam mode.
Completion alternatives
Student has a possibility for employment integrated learning if the student is in a workplace where there are similar contents in the work assignments. Through the recognition of competence, previous similar studies can be taken into account. To be agreed with the teacher.
Student workload
Total study hours 135h
Online lectures, independent assignment and group work
Further information
No prior knowledge is required.
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
The student receives a grade of 1 or 2, when he understands the basics of agricultural business in a satisfactory and supervision.The student is able to calculate the income, balance sheet and profitability calculations and understand the MTT Economics PhD basics of farming profitability of the company's accounting satisfactorily.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
The student understands the basics of agricultural business very well and is able to calculate the income, balance sheet and profitability calculations independently and understand the MTT Economics PhD basics of farming profitability of the company's accounting records as well.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
The student masters the basics of agricultural business economics very well, and is able to calculate the income, balance sheet and profitability calculations independently and versatile. He understands the MTT Economics PhD or agricultural enterprise profitability bookkeeping
Assessment methods and criteria
Exam, approved individual and group assignments
Qualifications
None
Enrollment
17.04.2023 - 11.10.2023
Timing
23.10.2023 - 17.12.2023
Credits
5 op
Virtual proportion (cr)
5 op
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
Teachers
- Marjo Latva-Kyyny
Student groups
-
MAGRO23Bachelor of Natural Resources
Objective
The student can
- basic concepts and key elements of the agricultural business economy.
- explain the main functions and principles of the agricultural enterprise on which the farm is managed.
- explain the link between resource efficiency and company performance.
- justify the importance of the farmer for the success of the farm.
- to prepare the basic calculations necessary for the management of the farm.
- utilize the materials of Luke's Economis
Content
Basic concepts of agricultural business economy, ,margin, profit and balance sheet calculations.
Farm management and decision-making basics
Profitability Accounting, Profitability Research Concept and Reporting System, and FADN Results for EU Countries
Materials
Kay, Edwards & Duffy 2008. Farm Management. McGraw-Hill. s. 1-96.
Ryhänen & Laitila 2012. Yhteistyö ja resurssit maitotiloilla. Seinäjoen amk:n julkaisusarja B: s.17-125.
www.luke.fi/taloustohtori
Material produced and compiled by the teacher
Teaching methods
Teaching includes time-bound online teaching. The exam is at the school.
Exam schedules
Exam at the last lesson
Completion alternatives
Student has a possibility for employment integrated learning if the student is in a workplace where there are similar contents in the work assignments. Through the recognition of competence, previous similar studies can be taken into account. To be agreed with the teacher.
Student workload
Total study hours 135h
Online lectures, independent assignment and group work
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
The student receives a grade of 1 or 2, when he understands the basics of agricultural business in a satisfactory and supervision.The student is able to calculate the income, balance sheet and profitability calculations and understand the MTT Economics PhD basics of farming profitability of the company's accounting satisfactorily.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
The student understands the basics of agricultural business very well and is able to calculate the income, balance sheet and profitability calculations independently and understand the MTT Economics PhD basics of farming profitability of the company's accounting records as well.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
The student masters the basics of agricultural business economics very well, and is able to calculate the income, balance sheet and profitability calculations independently and versatile. He understands the MTT Economics PhD or agricultural enterprise profitability bookkeeping
Assessment methods and criteria
Exam, approved individual and group assignments
Qualifications
None
Enrollment
28.08.2023 - 10.09.2023
Timing
23.10.2023 - 15.12.2023
Credits
5 op
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
Teachers
- Marjo Latva-Kyyny
Responsible person
Marjo Latva-Kyyny
Student groups
-
AGRO23Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
-
AGRO23ABachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
-
AGRO23BBachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
Objective
The student can
- basic concepts and key elements of the agricultural business economy.
- explain the main functions and principles of the agricultural enterprise on which the farm is managed.
- explain the link between resource efficiency and company performance.
- justify the importance of the farmer for the success of the farm.
- to prepare the basic calculations necessary for the management of the farm.
- utilize the materials of Luke's Economis
Content
Basic concepts of agricultural business economy, ,margin, profit and balance sheet calculations.
Farm management and decision-making basics
Profitability Accounting, Profitability Research Concept and Reporting System, and FADN Results for EU Countries
Materials
Kay, Edwards & Duffy 2008. Farm Management. McGraw-Hill. s. 1-96.
Ryhänen & Laitila 2012. Yhteistyö ja resurssit maitotiloilla. Seinäjoen amk:n julkaisusarja B: s.17-125.
www.luke.fi/taloustohtori
Material produced and compiled by the teacher
Teaching methods
Classroom teaching
Exam schedules
The exam is in the last classroom teaching session.
Student workload
135 h
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
The student receives a grade of 1 or 2, when he understands the basics of agricultural business in a satisfactory and supervision.The student is able to calculate the income, balance sheet and profitability calculations and understand the MTT Economics PhD basics of farming profitability of the company's accounting satisfactorily.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
The student understands the basics of agricultural business very well and is able to calculate the income, balance sheet and profitability calculations independently and understand the MTT Economics PhD basics of farming profitability of the company's accounting records as well.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
The student masters the basics of agricultural business economics very well, and is able to calculate the income, balance sheet and profitability calculations independently and versatile. He understands the MTT Economics PhD or agricultural enterprise profitability bookkeeping
Assessment methods and criteria
Exam, approved individual and group assignments,
Qualifications
None
Enrollment
29.08.2022 - 30.09.2022
Timing
24.10.2022 - 16.12.2022
Credits
5 op
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
Teachers
- Marjo Latva-Kyyny
Student groups
-
AGRO22A
-
AGRO22B
Objective
The student can
- basic concepts and key elements of the agricultural business economy.
- explain the main functions and principles of the agricultural enterprise on which the farm is managed.
- explain the link between resource efficiency and company performance.
- justify the importance of the farmer for the success of the farm.
- to prepare the basic calculations necessary for the management of the farm.
- utilize the materials of Luke's Economis
Content
Basic concepts of agricultural business economy, ,margin, profit and balance sheet calculations.
Farm management and decision-making basics
Profitability Accounting, Profitability Research Concept and Reporting System, and FADN Results for EU Countries
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
The student receives a grade of 1 or 2, when he understands the basics of agricultural business in a satisfactory and supervision.The student is able to calculate the income, balance sheet and profitability calculations and understand the MTT Economics PhD basics of farming profitability of the company's accounting satisfactorily.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
The student understands the basics of agricultural business very well and is able to calculate the income, balance sheet and profitability calculations independently and understand the MTT Economics PhD basics of farming profitability of the company's accounting records as well.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
The student masters the basics of agricultural business economics very well, and is able to calculate the income, balance sheet and profitability calculations independently and versatile. He understands the MTT Economics PhD or agricultural enterprise profitability bookkeeping
Qualifications
None
Enrollment
16.04.2022 - 12.10.2022
Timing
29.08.2022 - 18.12.2022
Credits
5 op
Virtual proportion (cr)
5 op
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
Teachers
- Marjo Latva-Kyyny
Student groups
-
MAGRO22
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MAAYR22Introduction to Agribusiness
Objective
The student can
- basic concepts and key elements of the agricultural business economy.
- explain the main functions and principles of the agricultural enterprise on which the farm is managed.
- explain the link between resource efficiency and company performance.
- justify the importance of the farmer for the success of the farm.
- to prepare the basic calculations necessary for the management of the farm.
- utilize the materials of Luke's Economis
Content
Basic concepts of agricultural business economy, ,margin, profit and balance sheet calculations.
Farm management and decision-making basics
Profitability Accounting, Profitability Research Concept and Reporting System, and FADN Results for EU Countries
Materials
Kay, Edwards & Duffy 2008. Farm Management. McGraw-Hill. s. 1-96.
Ryhänen & Laitila 2012. Yhteistyö ja resurssit maitotiloilla. Seinäjoen amk:n julkaisusarja B: s.17-125.
www.luke.fi/taloustohtori
Material produced and compiled by the teacher
Teaching methods
Contact teaching, individual assignments and group assignments, independent work
Completion alternatives
Student has a possibility for employment integrated learning if the student is in a workplace where there are similar contents in the work assignments. Through the recognition of competence, previous similar studies can be taken into account. To be agreed with the teacher.
Student workload
Total study hours 135h
Lectures, online lectures, independent assignment and group work
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
The student receives a grade of 1 or 2, when he understands the basics of agricultural business in a satisfactory and supervision.The student is able to calculate the income, balance sheet and profitability calculations and understand the MTT Economics PhD basics of farming profitability of the company's accounting satisfactorily.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
The student understands the basics of agricultural business very well and is able to calculate the income, balance sheet and profitability calculations independently and understand the MTT Economics PhD basics of farming profitability of the company's accounting records as well.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
The student masters the basics of agricultural business economics very well, and is able to calculate the income, balance sheet and profitability calculations independently and versatile. He understands the MTT Economics PhD or agricultural enterprise profitability bookkeeping
Assessment methods and criteria
Exam, approved individual and group assignments, and active participation in lessons
Qualifications
None
Enrollment
19.04.2021 - 09.01.2022
Timing
03.01.2022 - 30.04.2022
Credits
5 op
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
- Open University of Applied Sciences
Teachers
- Marjo Latva-Kyyny
Responsible person
Jukka Kauppila
Student groups
-
AGRO21A
Objective
The student can
- basic concepts and key elements of the agricultural business economy.
- explain the main functions and principles of the agricultural enterprise on which the farm is managed.
- explain the link between resource efficiency and company performance.
- justify the importance of the farmer for the success of the farm.
- to prepare the basic calculations necessary for the management of the farm.
- utilize the materials of Luke's Economis
Content
Basic concepts of agricultural business economy, ,margin, profit and balance sheet calculations.
Farm management and decision-making basics
Profitability Accounting, Profitability Research Concept and Reporting System, and FADN Results for EU Countries
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
The student receives a grade of 1 or 2, when he understands the basics of agricultural business in a satisfactory and supervision.The student is able to calculate the income, balance sheet and profitability calculations and understand the MTT Economics PhD basics of farming profitability of the company's accounting satisfactorily.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
The student understands the basics of agricultural business very well and is able to calculate the income, balance sheet and profitability calculations independently and understand the MTT Economics PhD basics of farming profitability of the company's accounting records as well.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
The student masters the basics of agricultural business economics very well, and is able to calculate the income, balance sheet and profitability calculations independently and versatile. He understands the MTT Economics PhD or agricultural enterprise profitability bookkeeping
Qualifications
None
Enrollment
19.04.2021 - 09.01.2022
Timing
03.01.2022 - 29.04.2022
Credits
5 op
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
- Open University of Applied Sciences
Teachers
- Marjo Latva-Kyyny
Responsible person
Jukka Kauppila
Student groups
-
AGRO21B
Objective
The student can
- basic concepts and key elements of the agricultural business economy.
- explain the main functions and principles of the agricultural enterprise on which the farm is managed.
- explain the link between resource efficiency and company performance.
- justify the importance of the farmer for the success of the farm.
- to prepare the basic calculations necessary for the management of the farm.
- utilize the materials of Luke's Economis
Content
Basic concepts of agricultural business economy, ,margin, profit and balance sheet calculations.
Farm management and decision-making basics
Profitability Accounting, Profitability Research Concept and Reporting System, and FADN Results for EU Countries
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
The student receives a grade of 1 or 2, when he understands the basics of agricultural business in a satisfactory and supervision.The student is able to calculate the income, balance sheet and profitability calculations and understand the MTT Economics PhD basics of farming profitability of the company's accounting satisfactorily.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
The student understands the basics of agricultural business very well and is able to calculate the income, balance sheet and profitability calculations independently and understand the MTT Economics PhD basics of farming profitability of the company's accounting records as well.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
The student masters the basics of agricultural business economics very well, and is able to calculate the income, balance sheet and profitability calculations independently and versatile. He understands the MTT Economics PhD or agricultural enterprise profitability bookkeeping
Qualifications
None