Analysis of Agricultural Systems
Farming
A course by
Lincoln University
Grow your expertise in farm management analytical techniques and learn how to apply them to effectively manage a farming business.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Lincoln University, Lincoln
Coming Soon: Nexties Explorer
Our AI-powered Explorer is almost ready. Soon, you’ll be able to build a dynamic profile of your skills, goals, and strengths, and get a curated selection of courses just for you.
More detailsUnlock these abilities
Apply analytical methods in farm management
Apply appropriate approaches, methods and tools to analyse, evaluate, and solve problems related to real world agricultural production management issues.
Value lifelong agricultural learning
Recognise the need for continual skills and technology updates in farm management to remain effective in a changing sector.
Understand farm finance fundamentals
Estimate farm debt requirements, key levels of taxation and demonstrate financial literacy to understand their influence on a farming business.
What You're Signing Up For
This course provides students with the knowledge and practical skills to analyse, evaluate, and solve real-world agricultural production management issues. It covers farm business management, financial analysis, risk management, and the ongoing development of skills and technologies essential for effective farm operation.
Course Content
- Farm management analytical techniques
- Application of management methods and tools to agricultural production
- Farm business operations and decision making
- Financial literacy for farming businesses: rural accounts, budgets, cash-flows
- Estimation of farm debt and taxation
- Critical risk evaluation, mitigation and avoidance strategies in agriculture
- Lifelong learning and technology updates in agricultural management
What you need to know first
Principles of Agricultural Systems (MGMT-201) or Horticultural Systems (MGMT-214)
Restriction: Horticultural Management Analysis (MGMT-216)
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Agriculture
Farm Management
Agribusiness
Future employment opportunities might be
Farm manager
Agricultural consultant
Rural finance specialist
Coming Soon: Nexties Explorer
Our AI-powered Explorer is almost ready. Soon, you’ll be able to build a dynamic profile of your skills, goals, and strengths, and get a curated selection of courses just for you.
More details