| Course Code | AEC 405 |
| Course Title | Agribusiness Management |
| Credit Hour | 3(2+1) |
| Full Marks | 75 |
| Theory | 50 |
| Practical | 25 |
Objectives
Upon the completion of this course, the students will gain theoretical as well as practical knowledge on different aspects of agribusiness management.
Syllabus of Agribusiness Management in Bsc. Agriculture
Concept and definition of agribusiness management. Basic concepts and definitions of firm, plant, industry and their interrelationships with respect to agricultural production; Constraints and opportunities of agribusiness in Nepal; Agribusiness environment, management systems, Organization and business management functions, and managerial decision. Human behavior in the organization; Financial management of agribusiness – preparation of financial statements and analysis, agribusiness financing; appraisals techniques of agribusiness investment activities: methods of investment analysis; Leadership and motivation, economic principles involved in the capital acquisition, agribusiness control program and evaluation; Value chain analysis: concept, mapping and approaches; Production planning and risk management; in agribusiness implications of international trade in the agriculture sector of Nepal; Agricultural policies of Nepal and their impact on agribusiness enterprises.
Course Outlines
A. Theory
| S.N | Topic / Chapter Name | No. of Lectures |
| 1 | Concept and definition and scope of agribusiness management in Nepal | 2 |
| 2 | Basic concept and definitions of firms, plants, industries, and their interrelationships with respect to agricultural production | 1 |
| 3 | Agribusiness environment and management systems | 2 |
| 4 | Organization and business management functions and managerial decision | 2 |
| 5 | Human resource management in an organization | 2 |
| 6 | Preparation of financial statements, analysis, and agribusiness financing | 2 |
| 7 | Investment appraisals through the use of discounted and appraisal measures | 3 |
| 8 | Leadership and motivation, economic principles involved in capital acquisition | 3 |
| 9 | Agribusiness control program and evaluation | 2 |
| 10 | Value chain analysis: concept, mapping, and approaches | 3 |
| 11 | Production planning in agribusiness – planning production, risk management | 2 |
| 12 | Implications of international trade in the agriculture sector of Nepal | 3 |
| 13 | Agricultural policies and their impact on agribusiness enterprises in Nepal | 3 |
| Total | 30 |
B. Practical
| S.N | Topic / Chapter Name | No. of Lectures |
| 1 | Review of organization and management structure in different agro-industries | 2 |
| 2 | Assessment of Demand-supply of Agri. commodities in different agro-industries | 1 |
| 3 | Analysis of backward and forward linkages of major agricultural products | 2 |
| 4 | Preparation and analysis of balance sheet – A case study | 2 |
| 6 | Cash flow analysis of agro-industries | 2 |
| 7 | Ratio analysis and forecasting techniques | 3 |
| 8 | Investment appraisals through discounted cash flow measures of project worth | 3 |
| 9 | Visit an agribusiness unit for the analysis of problems, performances and prospects – A case study | 2 |
| 10 | Value chain mapping of major agricultural subsectors | 3 |
| 11 | SWOT analysis of major agricultural subsectors | 2 |
| 12 | Preparation of business plan for agricultural firms | 3 |
| Total | 30 |
REFERENCES
- Downey, W. D. and Erickson, S. P. 1987. Agribusiness management. McGraw Hill Inc.
- Rhodes, V. J. 1983. The agricultural marketing systems. John, Wiley, and sons, Inc. Singapore.
- Gittinger, J. P. 1982. Economic Analysis of Agricultural Projects. 2nd eds are completely revised and expanded. The John Hopkins University Press. London.
- Fae, A. N. 1981. Crop Management Economics. Granada Publishing. London.