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Upon completion of the module students are expected to have a better understanding of the economics behind the global food production system, being able to evaluate the comparative advantage of food products with implications to business strategies.
Indicative Module Content:• Understand the underlining economics theories that influence food production
• Apply basic economic reasoning to issues within the food system
• Explore food policies and regulations with implications to market and business decisions
• Explore marketing mix decisions in the global context
• Discuss the driving and restraining forces affecting production and marketing decisions
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 0 |
Total | 0 |
Not applicable to this module.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Group Project: Group investigation on relevant topics and applications of course materials, with final group reporting in the form of short (video or live) presentations. | Throughout the Trimester | n/a | Graded | No | 40 |
Examination: Examinations on theories and applications of course materials. | 1 hour End of Trimester Exam | No | Graded | No | 50 |
Continuous Assessment: Individual investigation and selected presentations on relevant topics to the course | Throughout the Trimester | n/a | Pass/Fail Grade Scale | No | 10 |
Remediation Type | Remediation Timing |
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In-Module Resit | Prior to relevant Programme Exam Board |
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
• Online automated feedback
• Peer review activities
Not yet recorded.
Name | Role |
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Ms Agnieszka King | Tutor |