Sustainable agri-food value chains and bioeconomy
Entry Requirements
Course facts
FÖ0466, Sustainable agri-food value chains and bioeconomy, 15.0 Hp
Print syllabus
Syllabus
Level
Second cycle (A1N)
Main field of study
Business Administration, Horticultural Science
Grading Scale
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.
Course language
English
Entry Requirements
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.
Examination Formats and Requirements for Passing the Course
Passed on exam, passing grade on project/s and participation in obligatory events.
Responsible Department/Equivalent
Department of People and Society
Supplementary information
Included in program
- The Master's Programme Sustainable Food Systems
Module set
| Title | Credits | Code |
|---|---|---|
| The Firm and the market | 1.5 | 0202 |
| Strategy | 3.0 | 0203 |
| Governance | 3.5 | 0204 |
| Networks | 1.5 | 0205 |
| Applications | 5.5 | 0206 |
The Course Replaces
FÖ0457