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Syllabus

FÖ0466 Sustainable agri-food value chains and bioeconomy, 15.0 Credits

Hållbara värdekedjor inom livsmedel och bioekonomi

Subjects

Horticultural Science Business Administration Horticultural science

Education cycle

Master’s level

Modules

Title	Credits	Code
Single module	15.0	0101

Advanced study in the main field

Second cycle, has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
Master’s level (A1N)

Grading scale

Language

English

Prior knowledge

Knowledge equivalent of 120 credits, of which 90 credits in Social Science or 90 credits in Natural Science, and English 6.

Objectives

At the end of the course the students have developed an understanding of agribusiness, and value chains in horticulture, and in other sectors of the bio-economy. Both domestic and global chains, and artisanal and industrial agribusiness will be examined. Empirical examples from Swedish, European and international horticulture value chains are used. Theories and conceptual perspectives drawn from literature on marketing management, strategy and behavior, transaction cost economics, agency theory, new institutional economics, network analysis and industrial economics.

On completion of the course, the student should be able to:

-map and analyse a horticulture value chain in Sweden, Europe and developing countries,

-analyze linkages between nodes and understand governance structures in the value chain,

-analyze networks in horticulture and agri-food industries,

-apply tools for analysis of supply chain management and logistics,

-apply quantitative and qualitative research tools.

Content

Theory and methods based on scientific literature and industry material.

Method of instruction is based on both lectures and practical and hands-on work by students The course involves guest lectures, firm and farm visits, assignments, project work and written exam.

Course Modules/Content:

• Organization and governance in horticulture value chains

• Agri-business organization and management of horticulture firms

• Supply chain management and logistics

• Networks in horticulture and agri-food

• From Fork to Farm: Quality and the Consumer

• Innovation, quality and standards

• Coordination in value chains and the retail

• Global value chains, globalisation, climate change and development

Mandatory course activities and examinations includes: firm and farm visits, assignments and project work.

Grading form

The grade requirements within the course grading system are set out in specific criteria. These criteria must be available by the course start at the latest.

Formats and requirements for examination

Passed on exam, passing grade on project/s and participation in obligatory events.

• If a student has failed an examination, the examiner has the right to issue supplementary assignments. This applies if it is possible and there are grounds to do so.
• The examiner can provide an adapted assessment to students entitled to study support for students with disabilities following a decision by the university. Examiners may also issue an adapted examination or provide an alternative way for the students to take the exam.
• If this syllabus is withdrawn, SLU may introduce transitional provisions for examining students admitted based on this syllabus and who have not yet passed the course.
• For the examination of a degree project (independent project), the examiner may also allow the student to add supplemental information after the deadline for submission. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.

Other information

• The right to participate in teaching and/or supervision only applies for the course instance the student was admitted to and registered on.

• If there are special reasons, students are entitled to participate in components with compulsory attendance when the course is given again. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.

Responsible department

Department of People and Society