ID:
500551
Duration (hours):
44
CFU:
6
SSD:
ECONOMIA ED ESTIMO RURALE
Year:
2025
Overview
Date/time interval
Primo Semestre (22/09/2025 - 19/12/2025)
Syllabus
Course Objectives
Educational Objectives of the Course in Economics and Management of the Agro-Industrial System
Knowledge and Understanding
Students must:
Know the main economic theories applied to the agro-industrial sector.
Recall the fundamental concepts related to the management of natural resources, agricultural production, and industrial processing.
Understand market dynamics, agricultural policies, and regulations that influence the agro-industrial sector.
Applied Knowledge and Understanding
Students must be able to:
Apply economic theories to analyze and solve specific problems in the agro-industrial system.
Conduct economic and managerial analyses related to real case studies in the agro-industrial sector.
Use quantitative and qualitative tools to assess the efficiency and sustainability of agro-industrial operations.
Autonomy of Judgment
Students must be able to:
Critically analyze agricultural policies and their economic, social, and environmental implications.
Evaluate the strategic choices of agro-industrial companies and their consequences on the market and the environment.
Criticize unsustainable management practices and propose alternative solutions based on principles of sustainability and efficiency.
Communication Skills
Students must be able to:
Effectively communicate the results of their analyses and their recommendations both in written and oral form.
Clearly explain the economic and managerial implications of their proposals to different stakeholders, including non-specialists.
Use appropriate technical language to discuss agro-industrial topics in professional and academic contexts.
Learning Ability
Students must be able to:
Operate in complex and dynamic contexts, adapting to developments in the agro-industrial sector.
Modify their managerial approach in response to market changes, technological innovations, and new regulations.
Self-assess their skills and knowledge, recognizing the need for continuous updating to remain competitive and relevant in the sector.
Knowledge and Understanding
Students must:
Know the main economic theories applied to the agro-industrial sector.
Recall the fundamental concepts related to the management of natural resources, agricultural production, and industrial processing.
Understand market dynamics, agricultural policies, and regulations that influence the agro-industrial sector.
Applied Knowledge and Understanding
Students must be able to:
Apply economic theories to analyze and solve specific problems in the agro-industrial system.
Conduct economic and managerial analyses related to real case studies in the agro-industrial sector.
Use quantitative and qualitative tools to assess the efficiency and sustainability of agro-industrial operations.
Autonomy of Judgment
Students must be able to:
Critically analyze agricultural policies and their economic, social, and environmental implications.
Evaluate the strategic choices of agro-industrial companies and their consequences on the market and the environment.
Criticize unsustainable management practices and propose alternative solutions based on principles of sustainability and efficiency.
Communication Skills
Students must be able to:
Effectively communicate the results of their analyses and their recommendations both in written and oral form.
Clearly explain the economic and managerial implications of their proposals to different stakeholders, including non-specialists.
Use appropriate technical language to discuss agro-industrial topics in professional and academic contexts.
Learning Ability
Students must be able to:
Operate in complex and dynamic contexts, adapting to developments in the agro-industrial sector.
Modify their managerial approach in response to market changes, technological innovations, and new regulations.
Self-assess their skills and knowledge, recognizing the need for continuous updating to remain competitive and relevant in the sector.
Course Prerequisites
None
Teaching Methods
Student-centred approach
The student-centred approach places the student at the heart of the learning process, emphasizing activity, autonomy, and individual responsibility. In this approach, the teacher acts as a facilitator or guide rather than just a knowledge transmitter. Key elements include:
Active Learning:
Students engage actively through practical activities, discussions, group projects, and case studies.
Personalization:
Teaching is tailored to students' needs, interests, and learning styles, including differentiated activities and diverse teaching materials.
Collaboration:
Students work in groups or teams to solve problems, share knowledge, and support each other, developing essential social skills for real-world teamwork.
Self-learning:
Students are encouraged to take initiative in their learning, set personal goals, and reflect on their learning experiences for continuous improvement.
Feedback and Formative Assessment:
Continuous feedback helps students understand their strengths and areas for improvement, viewing assessment as an ongoing process rather than a final event.
Educational Tools:
In addition to slide-supported lectures, various educational tools are used, such as e-learning platforms, online collaboration tools, case studies, labs, practical activities, class discussions, seminars, and projects/presentations. Interactive whiteboards aim to enhance lesson dynamics and engagement.
These strategies aim to create an inclusive, motivating, and effective learning environment, fostering the development of skills essential for students' academic and professional success.
The student-centred approach places the student at the heart of the learning process, emphasizing activity, autonomy, and individual responsibility. In this approach, the teacher acts as a facilitator or guide rather than just a knowledge transmitter. Key elements include:
Active Learning:
Students engage actively through practical activities, discussions, group projects, and case studies.
Personalization:
Teaching is tailored to students' needs, interests, and learning styles, including differentiated activities and diverse teaching materials.
Collaboration:
Students work in groups or teams to solve problems, share knowledge, and support each other, developing essential social skills for real-world teamwork.
Self-learning:
Students are encouraged to take initiative in their learning, set personal goals, and reflect on their learning experiences for continuous improvement.
Feedback and Formative Assessment:
Continuous feedback helps students understand their strengths and areas for improvement, viewing assessment as an ongoing process rather than a final event.
Educational Tools:
In addition to slide-supported lectures, various educational tools are used, such as e-learning platforms, online collaboration tools, case studies, labs, practical activities, class discussions, seminars, and projects/presentations. Interactive whiteboards aim to enhance lesson dynamics and engagement.
These strategies aim to create an inclusive, motivating, and effective learning environment, fostering the development of skills essential for students' academic and professional success.
Assessment Methods
The exam is in written form with multiple-choice questions. The grading scale ranges from 0 to 30 cum laude (with honors), with passing the exam achieved at a score of 18/30. Each question awards 3 points, totaling 33 points corresponding to a score of 30 cum laude. The acceptance or rejection of the grade must occur according to the current university teaching regulations.
Texts
The teaching material is provided by the teacher and published online and with the link on the E-learning platform
Contents
- Abribusiness and distribution channels
- Innovation in the agribusiness sector
- Quality and food safety
- Food security
- Elements of the design, implementation, and evaluation of a value chain
Seminars from experts of the sector integrate the program.
- Innovation in the agribusiness sector
- Quality and food safety
- Food security
- Elements of the design, implementation, and evaluation of a value chain
Seminars from experts of the sector integrate the program.
Course Language
Italian
Degrees
Degrees
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
Bachelor’s Degree
3 years
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