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Principles and Strategies in Farm ManagementLaajuus (5 cr)

Code: 9B00DR08

Objective

The student is able to manage the farm comprehensively. The student is able to create a strategy for the farm and take it to the practical action, in which case strategic goals are also implemented through operational management.

Students will internalize the importance of strategic thinking and planning in the farm. After completing the course, she will be able to evaluate the operating models of the farm and compare alternative operating models. Students will be able to utilize analyses and syntheses in farm management.

Content

- Principles and strategies in farm management
- Strategic thinking, planning and management
- Operational management
- Analyses and syntheses
- Developing and implementing,operation models, performance, and profitability

Qualifications

Changes in operational environment and future developments or equivalent information

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

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Assessment criteria, good (3)

-

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

-

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Pass: The student has participated in the course working actively. The student accomplishes the learning objectives of the course.

Enrollment

22.04.2024 - 09.10.2024

Timing

25.11.2024 - 02.02.2025

Credits

5 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Master of Natural Resources, Food Chain Development
Teachers
  • Matti Ryhänen
Student groups
  • YRKK24A
    Master of Natural Resources, Food Chain Development
  • MAAJOHT24
    Comprehensive whole-farm management

Objective

The student is able to manage the farm comprehensively. The student is able to create a strategy for the farm and take it to the practical action, in which case strategic goals are also implemented through operational management.

Students will internalize the importance of strategic thinking and planning in the farm. After completing the course, she will be able to evaluate the operating models of the farm and compare alternative operating models. Students will be able to utilize analyses and syntheses in farm management.

Content

- Principles and strategies in farm management
- Strategic thinking, planning and management
- Operational management
- Analyses and syntheses
- Developing and implementing,operation models, performance, and profitability

Materials

• Olson, K.D. 2004. Farm management: Principles and strategies (soveltuvin osin)
• Ryhänen, M. & Laitila, E. (toim.) 2012. Yhteistyö ja resurssit maitotiloilla. Verkostomaisen yrittämisen lähtökohtia ja edellytyksiä. Seinäjoen ammattikorkeakoulun julkaisusarja B. Raportteja ja selvityksiä 59: 1-175.
• Ryhänen, M. & Laitila, E. (toim.) 2014. Yhteistyö ja verkostosuhteet. Strateginen tarkastelu maidontuotantoon sovellettuna. Seinäjoen ammattikorkeakoulun julkaisusarja A. Tutkimuksia 19: 1-204.
• Ryhänen, M. & Närvä, M. (toim.) 2019. Kokonaisvaltaisella johtamisella kannattavuutta maidontuotantoon. Seinäjoen ammattikorkeakoulun julkaisusarja A. Tutkimuksia 31: 1-178.
• Ryhänen, M. & Närvä, M. (toim.) 2021. Maitotilayrityksen kokonaisvaltaisen johtamisen käsikirja. Seinäjoen ammattikorkeakoulun julkaisusarja B. Raportteja ja selvityksiä 161: 1-156.
• Ryhänen, M., Närvä, M., Sipiläinen, T. & Rajakorpi, J. 2015. Yhteisnavetan perustaminen ja johtaminen. Helsingin yliopisto. Taloustieteen laitos. Selvityksiä 82: 57-90.
• Ryhänen & Sipiläinen 2018. Maatalousyrityksen johtaminen ja toiminnan kehittämien – Tuotannon suunnittelu strategisen johtamisen tukena.

Teaching methods

Lectures and assignment

Employer connections

The strategic management is developed in actual farm businesses. The students act in the active interaction with the farmers. The teacher supports the students in this work. The students draw up a written report to the farmers.

Student workload

Students' work 135 h: contact teaching about 24 hours, and independent study 111.
Project works are supervised via Teams-application.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

-

Assessment criteria, good (3)

-

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

-

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Pass: The student has participated in the course working actively. The student accomplishes the learning objectives of the course.

Assessment methods and criteria

Lessons, group work

Qualifications

Changes in operational environment and future developments or equivalent information