Introduction to Agribusiness

AEA 102: Introduction to Agribusiness (2 Credits: 30 Lect. 30 Sem. 30 Pract.)

Prerequisite: None

Content:
Meaning and importance of agribusiness; Usefulness of agribusiness education;    Agribusiness sub-sectors; Importance of agribusiness in the Tanzanian Economy; The scope of agribusiness; Agribusiness linkages; Agribusiness value chains; global agribusiness firms.  Entrepreneurship: Its nature, characteristics and importance; Creativity and innovations in entrepreneurship; Forms, structures of businesses; Identifying business opportunities, the business plan; a personal guide to establish your own business

Expected Learning Outcome:
Upon completion of the course students should be able to:

• Describe the scope of agribusiness
• Explain the importance of agribusiness to the Tanzanian economy
• Identify the key organizations in the Tanzanian agribusiness sector
• Understand the linkages between Agribusiness and other sectors of the economy

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