Basics of farm managementLaajuus (4 cr)

Objective

The student can:
- Explain the connection between comprehensive management and success of an agricultural enterprise
- Connect strategic, long term goals with daily operations
- Utilize strategic thinking and planning in farm management

Content

Basic concepts of comprehensive farm management. Operating environment, resource and synthesis analyzes are carried out. The student will develop a strategy for a model agricultural enterprise and an operations model and a plan how to implement the strategy in an agricultural enterprise.

Qualifications

Basics of agribusiness

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The course is passed if the student can carry out operating environment, resource and synthesis analyzes and can utilize them in making a realizable strategy for a model agricultural enterprise. Operational models and plans are also made to achieve the future goals.