XII. Course Descriptions
Agricultural Economics
Department of Agricultural Economics and Business
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AGEC*1100 Introduction to Business F (3-0) [0.50]
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| This course provides an overview as well as a foundation in the fundamentals of business management. The basic functions of business and management to be examined include: operations, human resources, marketing, finance, and strategic management. Small Business and entrepreneurship are also studied, along with other forms of business ownership, competition within a global economy, and the political and economic realities of business in Canada today. Students will develop basic competencies in business management through assignments and case studies requiring the practice of learned theory. |
| Equate(s): |
BADM*1000 |
| Restriction(s): |
Registration in BBRM. |
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AGEC*2110 Sales and Society F (3-2) [0.50]
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| The course is geared towards the global impact of trade on local sales environments. Students will learn the selling techniques and skills necessary to assess sales scenarios and react accordingly. Sales presentations will be covered extensively as well as buyer motivation and behaviour. Students will have ample opportunity to practice their sales skills through real-world cases and role-playing activities. (First offering is Fall 2007.) |
| Restriction(s): |
Registered in B.B.R.M. |
| Location(s): |
Ridgetown |
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AGEC*2220 Financial Accounting F,W (3-0) [0.50]
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| An introductory course designed to develop an understanding of current accounting principles and their implication for published financial reports of business enterprises. The course approaches the subject from the view of the user of accounting information rather than that of a person who supplies the information. |
| Prerequisite(s): |
1 of ECON*1050, ECON*1100, ECON*1210, ENGG*3240
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| Restriction(s): |
Priority Access course. Enrolment may be restricted to particular programs or specializations. See department for more information. |
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AGEC*2230 Management Accounting F,W (3-0) [0.50]
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| This course emphasizes the use of accounting information to facilitate effective management decisions. Topics include cost determination, cost control and analysis, budgeting, profit-volume analysis and capital investment analysis. |
| Prerequisite(s): |
AGEC*2220
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| Restriction(s): |
Priority Access course. Enrolment may be restricted to particular programs or specializations. See department for more information. |
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AGEC*2300 Organic Marketing F,W (3-0) [0.50]
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| Economic theory of markets principles are applied to the marketing of organically-produced and processed products, through exploring open market price formation, value added, marketing margins, alternative marketing outlets and branding. Adherence to organic production and marketing standards, quality management, supply chain management, and advertising and promotion issues are also addressed. (Offered in distance education format only.) |
| Prerequisite(s): |
MCS*1000 or ECON*1050
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AGEC*2410 Agrifood Markets and Policy W (3-0) [0.50]
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| Students will be provided with an introduction to agrifood markets, policies and institutions. Focus will be placed on: the role and function of futures markets; domestic agrifood policies; and agrifood trade policies, instruments and institutions. Economic analysis of contemporary issues in agrifood markets will be emphasized. |
| Prerequisite(s): |
AGR*2400
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| Co-requisite(s): |
ECON*2310
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| Restriction(s): |
AGR*2402
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AGEC*3030 The Firm and Markets F (3-1) [0.50]
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| A course in microeconomic theory applied to agricultural economics research. The theory of the firm is used to analyze production and resource use in agriculture. Resource allocation issues, risk responsive decision-making, and firm strategy on vertical and horizontal integration are studied. Consumer theory is used to analyze food purchase decision. How theoretical relationships are quantified and used in the analysis of public policy issues is emphasized. |
| Prerequisite(s): |
ECON*2310, ECON*2770, ECON*3740
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AGEC*3310 Operations Management F,W (2-1) [0.50]
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| The decision-making role of the operations manager in transforming inputs into desired outputs is the primary focus of this course. The major issues and problems of designing, scheduling, operating, and controlling the production system will be examined. |
| Prerequisite(s): |
AGEC*2220
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| Restriction(s): |
Priority Access course. Enrolment may be restricted to particular programs or specializations. See department for more information. |
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AGEC*3320 Financial Management F,W (3-0) [0.50]
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| The viewpoint taken in the course is that of the senior financial officer of a business firm. The focus is on the management of cash, accounts receivable, inventory and short and intermediate term liabilities. Emphasis is placed on the analysis and forecasting of financial statements, and financial modeling for planning and controlling the growth of the business enterprise. |
| Prerequisite(s): |
1 of AGEC*2230, HAFA*3070, HTM*3070
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| Restriction(s): |
Registration in BCOM programs, BA Management Economics programs, BA area of emphasis Economic & Business Development. |
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AGEC*3330 Intermediate Accounting F (3-0) [0.50]
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| A critical evaluation of accounting concepts, principles and practices in relation to both the traditional and current value accounting measurement models. Emphasis will be on the effect of alternative accounting practices and measurement models on income determination and asset valuation. |
| Prerequisite(s): |
10.00 credits including AGEC*2220
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AGEC*4220 Advanced Farm Management W (2-3) [0.50]
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| A course oriented toward practical application of theory and analytical principles to the identification, analysis and solution of farm business organization/management problems. Students work on a major farm project as management consultants with a farm owner/operator. The course builds upon students' prior training in accounting, finance, mathematical analysis, computer applications, economics, agriculture and farm management. |
| Prerequisite(s): |
1 of AGEC*2410, AGEC*3320, AGR*2402, ECON*2770, instructor's consent |
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AGEC*4250 Business Policy F,W (3-0) [0.50]
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| Business policy is a synthesis of the principles of business management with emphasis upon the formation of business decisions and policies. The purpose of this course is to enable the student to draw on analytic tools and factual knowledge from all other courses in analyzing comprehensive business problems. |
| Prerequisite(s): |
AGEC*3310, AGEC*3320, ECON*3560
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| Restriction(s): |
Registration in semester 6 or higher. Priority Access course. Enrolment may be restricted to particular programs or specializations. See department for more information. |
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AGEC*4290 Land Economics F (3-0) [0.50]
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| The economics of property rights is applied to issues in the allocation of land among agricultural, urban and other uses: contemporary trends, problems and policies in land planning, including expropriation and regulatory takings, soil erosion policy, farmland protection policy, endangered species policy and landfills and recycling. (Offered in even-numbered years.) |
| Prerequisite(s): |
AGEC*2700 or ECON*2310
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AGEC*4310 Resource Economics W (3-0) [0.50]
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| This course explores the role of property rights and related institutions in natural resource stewardship. Potential applications of this perspective to natural resource policy, both in Canada and internationally, are considered. Classes use a discussion based approach. The learning objective for the course is the development of critical thinking skills. The readings emphasize original sources. Students are expected to conduct original research on some aspect of the role of property rights and related institutions in the resolution of a current natural resource stewardship problem. |
| Prerequisite(s): |
1 of AGEC*2700, ECON*2310, ECON*2100, instructor consent |
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AGEC*4360 Marketing Research W (3-0) [0.50]
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| A study of the marketing research function in business with emphasis on its role in providing information to assist managers in making marketing decisions. |
| Prerequisite(s): |
0.50 credits in statistics |
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AGEC*4370 Marketing Management F,W (3-0) [0.50]
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| The course focuses on the decision making role of the marketing manager who is responsible for formulating the strategic marketing plan. The theory of selecting market target(s) for the firm's product and/or services and the development of the marketing mix (product, price, promotion, distribution) with the aid of market research is covered. Note: Students with credit for this course may not proceed to MCS*1000. |
| Prerequisite(s): |
10.00 credits, (AGEC*2230 or MCS*2600) |
| Equate(s): |
MCS*4370
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| Restriction(s): |
Priority Access course. Enrolment may be restricted to particular programs or specializations. See department for more information. |
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AGEC*4410 Sales and Sales Management W (3-0) [0.50]
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| This course is designed to develop professional selling skills. It includes the development of background knowledge in sales techniques as well as the application of this material to professional selling. Students will learn to plan, execute, and evaluate sales programs. |
| Prerequisite(s): |
10.00 credits |
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AGEC*4500 Decision Science F (3-0) [0.50]
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| Quantitative techniques such as classical optimization, mathematical programming, simulation and input-output models are applied to firm, interregional, industry, and international problem situations in agricultural economics, including those dealing with resources and the environment. Time and risk and uncertainty dimensions are addressed. |
| Prerequisite(s): |
ECON*2770
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AGEC*4550 Independent Studies I S,F,W (3-0) [0.50]
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| A project based independent study course for majors in Agricultural Economics (of the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Agriculture degree programs), Agribusiness (of the Bachelor of Commerce degree program), and Environmental Economics and Policy (of the Bachelor of Science in Environmental Sciences degree program). |
| Prerequisite(s): |
10.00 credits including 1 of AGEC*2410, AGEC*2700, AGR*2401/2
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| Restriction(s): |
Permission of the instructor and Chair of the Department of Agricultural Economics and Business is required. |
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AGEC*4560 Independent Studies II S,F,W (3-0) [0.50]
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| An opportunity to conduct a second independent study project for majors in Agricultural Economics (of the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Agriculture degree programs), Agribusiness (of the Bachelor of Commerce degree program), and Environmental Economics and Policy (of the Bachelor of Science in Environmental Sciences degree program). |
| Prerequisite(s): |
10.00 credits including 1 of AGEC*2410, AGEC*2700, AGR*2401/2
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| Restriction(s): |
Permission of the instructor and Chair of the Department of Agricultural Economics and Business is required. |
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