AGR 430 - Advanced Agribusiness Management (3)

Prerequisite(s): BUS 242 ; and be senior status, or by permission

This senior capstone course reviews management concepts, principles, and applications using analytical tools to develop a business strategy for a simulated company. Students will define the market, perform competitive marketing analysis, outline market assumptions and objectives, and perform a financial evaluation of the business strategy. At the completion of this course, students will be able to: 1) justify strategic decisions made over the course of time for a simulated company, 2) identify and comprehend complex agribusiness issues by analyzing financial statements, 3) collect and use evidence to effectively analyze and resolve strategically relevant issues and problems, 4) create and apply operational strategies for a simulated company, and 5) demonstrate enhanced critical thinking, communication, leadership, and teamwork skills.