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Spécialisation Agribusiness and Sustainable Food Production Economics

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Spécialisation Agribusiness and Sustainable Food Production Economics

Launch a Career in Agribusiness & Food Production. Enhance your expertise in agribusiness management, food production economics, and sustainability.

Instructeurs : Gary Schnitkey, Ph.D.

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niveau Intermédiaire

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6 mois à raison de 2 heures par semaine

Planning flexible

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Ce que vous apprendrez

Analyze the global agricultural supply chains and the factors driving food product demand.
Investigate trade policies and make strategic decisions in agricultural risk management.
Evaluate agriculture as an investment and assess the impact of environmental and agricultural policies on sustainability and ESG practices.

Vue d'ensemble

This Specialization is intended for early- to mid-career professionals aiming to enhance their expertise in agribusiness management, food production economics, and sustainability. The program offers comprehensive courses that cover global food production and the distribution of agricultural commodities and food products. You will dive into financing and risk management in agricultural production and explore various contemporary challenges in the food and agriculture sector.

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Spécialisation - série de 6 cours

Learners will gain a comprehensive understanding of global agricultural supply chains, from initial inputs to consumer markets, assess the factors driving food product demand in diverse economic environments, and navigate the complexities of trade policies and their impact on food supply and demand. Leaners will also analyze agriculture as a viable and dynamic investment class and evaluate the influence of environmental and agricultural policies on sustainability and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) practices.

Supply Chain of Agriculture

COURS 111 heures4.8 (41 évaluations)Voir le cours

Ce que vous apprendrez

Discuss the uses of agricultural land and describe the farm production cycles.
Explain the supply chain of agriculture from input supply to final consumer.
Examine the roles of consumer demand, economics, and technology on agriculture and the food supply chains.

Compétences que vous acquerrez

Land Management, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Systems, Consumer Behaviour, Food and Beverage, Supply And Demand, Environment and Resource Management, Supply Chain, Technology Solutions, Market Dynamics, Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics et Production Management

Issues in Supply Chain Management

COURS 29 heures4.8 (13 évaluations)Voir le cours

Ce que vous apprendrez

Discuss the influence of trade policy and international relationships on food supply and demand.
Compare and contrast differences in world demand for food products between developing and developed countries.
Examine the impacts of compliance with environmental regulations on food supply chains.
Discuss future technologies that may influence issues in the supply chain of food and food products.

Compétences que vous acquerrez

Sustainable Development, Supply Chain Management, Supply And Demand, Economics, Supply Chain Systems, Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics, Regulatory Requirements, Technology Solutions, Market Dynamics, Environmental Issue, International Relations, Supply Chain et Food and Beverage

Risks to Crop Production in Agriculture

COURS 314 heuresVoir le cours

Ce que vous apprendrez

Crop production cycles for annual and permanent food production crops
Financial characteristics, types of land ownership, and volatility of the capital intensive agriculture industry
Personal, external, and food production risks that influence decision-making in agriculture

Compétences que vous acquerrez

Risk Management, Lease Contracts, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Decision Making, Cash Flows, Land Management, Sustainability Standards, Environment and Resource Management, Production Process, Financial Analysis, Legal Risk et Real Estate

Strategies and Tools to Mitigate Agricultural Risk

COURS 413 heuresVoir le cours

Ce que vous apprendrez

Strategies to mitigate risk in crop production and with agricultural land
Management techniques to mitigate financial risks of agricultural production
Traditional and innovative risk management practices of agricultural production

Compétences que vous acquerrez

Risk Mitigation, Risk Management, Insurance, Water Resource Management, Land Management, Contract Management, Marketing, Loans, Strategic Marketing, Real Estate et Business Risk Management

Agriculture as an Asset Class

COURS 59 heuresVoir le cours

Ce que vous apprendrez

Describe the balance sheet and capital structure of agriculture
Analyze the economic drivers impacting the performance of farmland as an institutional investment
Describe the producers and investors of farmland
Explain the financing institutions, risk management strategies, and modern issues associated with agriculture investing

Compétences que vous acquerrez

Risk Management, Investments, Tax Planning, Balance Sheet, Return On Investment, Land Management, Commercial Real Estate, Asset Management, Property and Real Estate, Financial Market, Financial Statements, Real Estate et Financial Analysis

Modern Issues in Food & Agriculture

COURS 610 heuresVoir le cours

Ce que vous apprendrez

Describe and evaluate sustainable agricultural practices and conservation strategies in food production agriculture.
Examine how consumer behavior and trends influence agricultural practices and food policy.
Explore the evolution and advancements in technological innovations in agriculture and assess their impacts on food production and sustainability.
Investigate the development and impact of key policies and regulations on agricultural sustainability and food production.

Compétences que vous acquerrez

Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Economics, Consumer Behaviour, Sustainable Development, Emerging Technologies, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Environmental Issue, Biotechnology, Technology Solutions, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Sustainability Standards et Climate Change Adaptation

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