Understanding Agribusiness, Value Chains, and Consumers in Global Food Systems

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Understanding Agribusiness, Value Chains, and Consumers in Global Food Systems

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Understanding Agribusiness, Value Chains, and Consumers in Global Food Systems
The course Understanding Agribusiness, Value Chains, and Consumers in Global Food Systems is an online class provided by University of Adelaide through edX. The skill level of the course is Intermediate. It may be possible to receive a verified certification or use the course to prepare for a degree.

Learn about the dynamic business of food and agriculture, exploring value chain thinking and the role consumers play in our rapidly evolving food systems.

Course description

Agribusiness is at the core of most economies around the world. The business of feeding people remains both complex and extremely important. According to the World Bank, food and agribusiness is a US $5 trillion industry that represents 10 percent of global consumer spending. In a global food system impacted by growing populations, economic growth, globalization, climate challenges, disruptive technologies, and evolving consumer demands, we must find smarter ways to produce food and to operate food businesses. Guided by the team at The Centre for Global Food and Resources, this course will introduce the concepts at the heart of agribusiness; including value chain thinking, the dynamics of markets, and the changing nature of consumer behavior. You will learn what it is that sets agribusiness apart from other business sectors and the difference between supply chain and value chain thinking. You will gain an understanding of food markets and the distinctive factors that influence them. There will be a focus on the role that consumers play in the value chain – why they make the food choices they do and what changing food demand means for agribusiness. This course will showcase Australian agribusinesses, providing genuine insights into the concepts discussed. In an increasingly complex sector, this course will help you think differently about the challenges and the opportunities that lie ahead for agribusiness.

Prerequisites & Facts

Understanding Agribusiness, Value Chains, and Consumers in Global Food Systems

Course Topic

Business and Management, Economics and Finance, Food and Nutrition

University, College, Institution

University of Adelaide

Course Skill Level

Intermediate

Course Language

English

Place of class

Online, self-paced (see curriculum for more information)

Degree

Certificate

Degree & Cost

Understanding Agribusiness, Value Chains, and Consumers in Global Food Systems

To obtain a verified certificate from edX / University of Adelaide you have to finish this course or the latest version of it, if there is a new edition. The class may be free of charge, but there could be some cost to receive a verified certificate (50.00 USD) or to access the learning materials. The specifics of the course may have been changed, please consult the provider to get the latest quotes and news.
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School: University of Adelaide
Topic: Business and Management, Economics and Finance, Food and Nutrition