Research for Agricultural Systems Managers
Business & Management
A course by
Lincoln University
Explore how business research fits into decision-making processes for agricultural systems managers, including the use of quantitative and qualitative methods to analyse business problems.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Lincoln University, Lincoln
Core skills this course teaches
Discuss research approaches to business problems
Critically discuss the types of research approaches to basic and complex business problems.
Identify business research providers
Correctly identify the types of research providers capable of carrying out business research.
Evaluate business problems and formulate research questions
Provide a competent evaluation of a variety of business problems and correctly formulate research questions.
What You're Signing Up For
This course examines the integration of business research in the managerial decision-making process, particularly within agriculture. Students will use a variety of research methodologies to gather, analyse, and interpret data relevant to business management and systems operations. By the end of the course, learners will be able to devise research questions, evaluate research proposals, and interpret research findings for business challenges.
Course Content
- Business research methodologies (quantitative and qualitative techniques)
- Role of research in decision-making
- Data collection and analysis
- Identification of research providers
- Formulation of research questions
- Development of research proposals (tender documents)
- Evaluation of business research proposals
- Interpretation of research reports
What you need to know first
Restriction: Applied Research Methods (ACCT-614)
Restriction: Action Research and Management Learning (BMGT-681)
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Agribusiness
Management
Future employment opportunities might be
Agricultural systems manager
Business analyst in agribusiness
Research manager