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Launch a Career in Agribusiness & Food Production. Enhance your expertise in agribusiness management, food production economics, and sustainability.
Instructors: Gary Schnitkey, Ph.D.
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Recommended experience
Intermediate level
A basic understanding of business and awareness of food production is recommended.
Recommended experience
Intermediate level
A basic understanding of business and awareness of food production is recommended.
Analyze the global agricultural supply chains and the factors driving food product demand.
Investigate trade policies and make strategic decisions in agricultural risk management.
Evaluate agriculture as an investment and assess the impact of environmental and agricultural policies on sustainability and ESG practices.
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This Specialization is intended for early- to mid-career professionals aiming to enhance their expertise in agribusiness management, food production economics, and sustainability. The program offers comprehensive courses that cover global food production and the distribution of agricultural commodities and food products. You will dive into financing and risk management in agricultural production and explore various contemporary challenges in the food and agriculture sector.
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Learners will gain a comprehensive understanding of global agricultural supply chains, from initial inputs to consumer markets, assess the factors driving food product demand in diverse economic environments, and navigate the complexities of trade policies and their impact on food supply and demand. Leaners will also analyze agriculture as a viable and dynamic investment class and evaluate the influence of environmental and agricultural policies on sustainability and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) practices.
Discuss the uses of agricultural land and describe the farm production cycles.
Explain the supply chain of agriculture from input supply to final consumer.
Examine the roles of consumer demand, economics, and technology on agriculture and the food supply chains.
Discuss the influence of trade policy and international relationships on food supply and demand.
Compare and contrast differences in world demand for food products between developing and developed countries.
Examine the impacts of compliance with environmental regulations on food supply chains.
Discuss future technologies that may influence issues in the supply chain of food and food products.
Crop production cycles for annual and permanent food production crops
Financial characteristics, types of land ownership, and volatility of the capital intensive agriculture industry
Personal, external, and food production risks that influence decision-making in agriculture
Strategies to mitigate risk in crop production and with agricultural land
Management techniques to mitigate financial risks of agricultural production
Traditional and innovative risk management practices of agricultural production
Describe the balance sheet and capital structure of agriculture
Analyze the economic drivers impacting the performance of farmland as an institutional investment
Describe the producers and investors of farmland
Explain the financing institutions, risk management strategies, and modern issues associated with agriculture investing
Describe and evaluate sustainable agricultural practices and conservation strategies in food production agriculture.
Examine how consumer behavior and trends influence agricultural practices and food policy.
Explore the evolution and advancements in technological innovations in agriculture and assess their impacts on food production and sustainability.
Investigate the development and impact of key policies and regulations on agricultural sustainability and food production.
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Basic knowledge of business and the food production industry is recommended, but not required.
While not required, it is recommended to complete the courses in the order in which they are listed in the Specialization, beginning with "Supply Chain of Agriculture" and ending with "Modern Issues in Food & Agriculture."
Yes! Although completion of the Specialization alone is not credit-bearing, the courses that comprise the Specialization are required components of a graduate-level Canvas course that can be "stacked" toward advanced credentials such as an academic (transcriptable) graduate certificate or a degree. If you decide to pursue further education, the credits you earn from this course can be applied toward a formal academic program, provided that you meet all the requirements of admission to the certificate or degree.
After completing this Specialization, you will be able to comprehensively evaluate the global agricultural supply chains and assess the factors driving food product demand in various economic environments. You will also be equipped to discuss trade policy complexities, make strategic decisions in agricultural risk management, analyze agriculture as an investment class, and evaluate the impact of environmental and agricultural policies on sustainability and ESG practices.
This course is completely online, so there’s no need to show up to a classroom in person. You can access your lectures, readings and assignments anytime and anywhere via the web or your mobile device.
If you subscribed, you get a 7-day free trial during which you can cancel at no penalty. After that, we don’t give refunds, but you can cancel your subscription at any time. See our full refund policy.
Yes! To get started, click the course card that interests you and enroll. You can enroll and complete the course to earn a shareable certificate, or you can audit it to view the course materials for free. When you subscribe to a course that is part of a Specialization, you’re automatically subscribed to the full Specialization. Visit your learner dashboard to track your progress.
Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.
When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free. If you cannot afford the fee, you can apply for financial aid.