AGB 500 Individual Study in Agribusiness (1-6)
Advanced independent study planned and completed under the direction of a member of the Agribusiness faculty. Total credit limited to 6 units. Prerequisite: Consent of department head, graduate adviser and supervising faculty member.
AGB 510 World Agricultural Development (3)
Special problems of agriculture in less-developed countries considering the role of economic, social and institutional policies in directing development. 3 seminars. For students in M.S. in Agriculture Program/Specialization in International Agriculture Development. Prerequisite: Graduate standing or consent of instructor.
AGB 514 Agribusiness Managerial Leadership and Communication (4)
Current issues in agriculture addressed through the case analysis method. Emphasis on communication skills and leadership qualities, identifying key success requirements. 4 seminars. Prerequisite: Graduate standing or consent of instructor.
AGB 515 International Agricultural Marketing (3)
Organization and function of international agricultural markets with emphasis on developing countries. Factors inhibiting development of an improved agricultural market structure. 3 seminars. Prerequisite: Graduate standing or consent of instructor.
AGB 516 Agricultural Program Management in Developing Countries (3)
Overall context of decision making by program managers in developing countries. Case studies and proposal writing for effective program management. 3 seminars. Prerequisite: Graduate standing or consent of instructor.
AGB 539 Graduate Internship in Agribusiness (1-9)
Application of theory to the solution of problems of agricultural production or related business in the field of Agribusiness. Analyze specific management problems and perform general management assignments detailed in a contract between the student, the firm or organization, and the faculty adviser before the internship commences. Degree credit limited to 6 units. Prerequisite: Consent of internship instructor.
AGB 543 Agribusiness Policy and Program Analysis (4)
Economic, political, and social objectives of domestic agricultural policies and programs. Consequences of government's policies and programs to control production, allocate resources, support market prices, and provide benefits to food and fiber producers, marketers, and consumers. Topical analysis of current effort of government to direct agriculture. 4 seminars. Prerequisite: Graduate standing or consent of instructor.
AGB 554 Managing Price Risk in Agribusiness (4)
Examination of alternatives available to the agribusiness manager to manage price risk. Use of forward contracts, cooperative seasonal pools, and hedging with futures contracts and options. Futures markets, their function and operation. Analysis of cash-futures price relationships, hedging guidelines, and other topics necessary for successful hedge program execution. Student involvement in a speculation and hedging simulation. 4 seminars. Prerequisite: Graduate standing or consent of instructor.
AGB 555 Technological and Economic Change in Agribusiness (4)
Ramifications and impacts in agribusiness firms from technological and economic changes. Emphasis on specific agribusiness firms and their managerial process of dealing with problems and opportunities in the operational environments of economic, technology, political, global, domestic and marketing. 4 seminars. Prerequisite: Graduate standing, or consent of instructor.
AGB 563 International Agricultural Trade and Market Development (4)
Changing agricultural trade prospects in a dynamic world economy. Interface between strategies of government and private firms to create and expand foreign markets for U.S. agricultural products. Impacts of agricultural trade policies, agricultural market development, and the activities of agricultural export marketing firms. 4 seminars. Prerequisite: Graduate standing or consent of instructor.
AGB 570 Selected Topics in Agribusiness (1-3)
Directed group study of selected topics for advanced students. Open to undergraduate and graduate students. Class Schedule will list topic selected. Total credit limited to 9 units. 1 to 3 seminars. Prerequisite: Graduate standing or consent of instructor.
AGB 571 Selected Advanced Laboratory in Agribusiness (1-3)
Directed group laboratory study of selected topics for advanced students. Open to undergraduate and graduate students. Class Schedule will list topic selected. Total credit limited to 6 units. 1-3 laboratories. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
AGB 581 Graduate Seminar in Agribusiness (3)
Group study of selected developments, trends and issues in the field of Agribusiness. 3 seminars. Prerequisite: Graduate standing or consent of instructor.
AGB 585 Cooperative Education Experience in Agribusiness (6) (CR/NC)
Advanced study, analysis and part-time work experience in the field; current innovations, practices, and problems in administration, supervision, and organization of business, industry, and government. Must have demonstrated ability to do independent work and research in career field. Total credit limited to 9 units. Credit/No Credit grading only. Prerequisite: Graduate standing and consent of instructor.
AGB 595 Cooperative Education Experience in Agribusiness (12) (CR/NC)
Advanced study, analysis and full-time work experience in the field; current innovations, practices, and problems in administration, supervision, and organization of business, industry, and government. Must have demonstrated ability to do independent work and research in career field. Total credit limited to 9 units. Credit/No Credit grading only. Prerequisite: Graduate standing and consent of instructor.
AGB 599 Thesis in Agribusiness (1-9)
Systematic research of a significant problem in Agribusiness. Thesis will include problem identification, significance, methods, data analysis, and conclusion. Students must enroll every quarter in which facilities are used or advisement is received. Degree credit limited to 6 units. Prerequisite: Graduate standing and consent of instructor.