Module Details

Module Code: AGRI7001
Title: Agricultural Management
Long Title: Agricultural Management
NFQ Level: Intermediate
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2016/17 ( September 2016 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 6210 - Agriculture
Module Delivered in: 2 programme(s)
Module Description: The module aims to develop the learners knowledge of the study of management. The main functions of management provide the basis for this module. The module will be taught with specific emphasis placed on the agricultural and horticultural sector at a strategic level.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Describe the main theories of management and emerging contemporary management issues.
LO2 Debate the importance of the planning process for organisations with specific emphasis placed on the strategic planning process.
LO3 Discuss the different types of organisational structures used in organisations.
LO4 Outline the role of leadership and analyse the importance of managing human resources in agricultural and horticultural organisations.
LO5 Explore the different methods of strategic control utilised in agricultural and horticultural organisations.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
Introduction to Management
An introduction to management, the management process, levels of management, kinds of managers, basic managerial skills and roles, the classical management perspective, the behavioural management perspective, contemporary management issues.
The Management Environment
The environment and organisational effectiveness, the general and task environment for the agri/horticultural industry, the internal environment, the organisation's culture.
Strategy & Strategic Planning
Organisational goals and plans, planning and strategic management, using SWOT analysis to formulate strategy, formulating business level strategies, planning and decision making in the agri/horticultural sector.
The Organising Process
Designing jobs, departmentalisation, reporting relationships, co-ordination, forms of organisational design, emerging issues in relation to organisational design, strategy and organisational design.
Leadership & Managing Human Resources
The nature of leadership, the strategic importance of human resource management, attracting and developing human resources in the agri/horticultural sector, new challenges in the changing workplace.
The Control Process
The purpose of control, the steps in the control process, types of control, managing control systems.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 30
Timing Week 7 Learning Outcomes 1
Assessment Description
Class examination
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 70
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
Group Project and Presentation, brief shall be given in Week 3. For example, practical project on management structure within an organisation.
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Class based instruction Every Week 4.00 4
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Self Directed Learning Every Week 3.00 3
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Class based instruction Every Week 2.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Self directed learning Every Week 5.00 5
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 2.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Ricky W. Griffin. (2012), Management, 11th. Cengage, p.810, [ISBN: 9781111969714].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • George Jones. (2013), Contemporary Management, 8th. McGraw Hill, [ISBN: 9780077534950].
  • Ricky W. Griffin. (2014), Fundamentals of Management, 7th. Cengage, [ISBN: 9781305258310].
  • Tiernan, Morley & Foley. (2006), Modern Management: Theory and Practise for Irish Students, 3rd. Gill & Macmillan.
Supplementary Article/Paper Resources
  • Management Cases, Irish Business Journal, [ISSN: 1649-7120].
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_BAGRI_7 Bachelor of Science in Agriculture 5 Mandatory
CR_BHORT_7 Bachelor of Science in Horticulture 5 Mandatory