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The module aims to enable students to apply management theory and techniques to address farm decision problems. On successful completion of the module students should be able to: describe the rationale for and process of development of a farm business strategy; prepare and analyse basic farm management accounts; apply key farm planning techniques (partial budgets, whole farm budgets); describe procedures for farm budgetary control; analyse and evaluate management strategies to control risk in farm management decision making.
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 30 |
Specified Learning Activities | 20 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 50 |
Total | 100 |
An introductory module in Business Management such as AERD20030 or equivalent.
Learning Recommendations:Students should have a sound basic understanding of livestock and crop production enterprises common to Irish farms. In particular, this should include knowledge of popular terminolgy relating to farm production enterprises.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Examination: End of trimester exam details of which will be provided in during the trimester | 2 hour End of Trimester Exam | No | Graded | No | 60 |
Continuous Assessment: Mid trimester examination to be held during the trimester. | Varies over the Trimester | n/a | Graded | No | 40 |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Spring | Yes - 2 Hour |
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
Detailed class feedback will be provided to students post assessment. Individual feedback will be provided upon request and by appointment with the lecturer.