AGB533 Agribusiness Management (8)
Abstract| This is a comprehensive subject aimed at introducing the principles and practice of business management with particular emphasis on financial management of small agribusinesses. Major topics of study include: management concepts; understanding financial statements, evaluating past performance planning ahead; financing the business; the taxation system in Australia; investment appraisal and business structure. The subject material is applied to businesses involved in the equine sector, agriculture, viticulture and issues in farm forestry. |
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+ Subject Availability Modes and Location
| Session 1 | | Online | Wagga Wagga Campus |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: AGB533
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
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Subject information| Duration | Grading System | School: |
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| One session | HD/FL | School of Agricultural and Wine Sciences |
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Enrolment restrictions| Restricted to students enrolling in Post Graduate Courses including Artiulated Sets of Courses, Graduate Certificates, Graduate Diplomas and Masters. |
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| AGB233 |
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Learning OutcomesUpon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to demonstrate an understanding of the concept of management and management activities;
- be able to demonstrate an understanding of the particular problems of small business management
- be able to prepare, analyse and interpret financial statements in an agribusiness context
- be able to demonstrate an understanding of and apply business planning procedures and investment analysis to long-term investments
- be able to demonstrate an understanding of business finance, sources of finance and financial planning
- be able to show an appreciation of and account for the taxation procedures that apply to small business
- be able to demonstrate comprehension of the forms of business structure available to small business and explain their advantages and disadvantages
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SyllabusThe subject will cover the following topics:
- concepts of management and financial management in small agribusiness;
- financial statements and the evaluation of past performance;
- planning ahead: an overview of budgeting; preparing budgets;
- financing the business; sources of finance; planning the financial structure of the business;
- income taxation and GST in Australia,
- using discounted cash flow and other techniques to evaluate investment projects,
- business structure. |
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The information contained in the 2017 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 25 August 2017. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.
