Course Description
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Course Name
Agricultural Management I
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Host University
Nelson Mandela University
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Location
Port Elizabeth, South Africa
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Area of Study
Agriculture, Environmental Studies
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Course Level Recommendations
Lower
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Host University Units
10 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits0
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units1
Hours & Credits
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Overview
PURPOSE
The purpose of this module is to establish a sound theoretical basis for learners to understand the role of management in the business environment and study the four fundamental management tasks namely planning, organising, leading and control.LEARNING OUTCOMES
Critical and coherent understanding of the role of management in agricultural business environment.
Critical and sound understanding and application of the underlying principles of management.
Explain the management process in the farm environment.
Understanding of the structure of organised agriculture and cooperatives.
Understanding of agricultural production systems and land use systems.CORE CONTENT
Agricultural Business environment.
Agricultural Business enterprise.
Agricultural Business management.
General management.
Entrepreneurial principles.