Cross margin analysis

Structure Type: Course
Code: KA01CKATE08
Level: Bachelor
Credits: 6.0 points
Responsible Teacher: Kallio, Eliisa (Lehtori)
Teacher Team: Kallio, Eliisa (Lehtori)
Language of Instruction: Finnish

Learning Outcomes

Students will understand the main principles of production planing to achieve the best possible economic gain. They will learn how to apply the gross margin method to their planning.

Student's Workload

Will be announced at the beginning of the course.

Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses

No previous studies are required.

Contents

- Managing an agricultural enterprise: entrepreneurship and functioning as an entrepreneur
- Acquiring and analysing information
- Production planning according to the gross margin method
- Determining production alternatives, yield and solvency

Recommended or Required Reading

- Ryhänen, Sipiläinen & Latukka 2009. Maatalousyrityksen johtaminen ja tuotannon suunnittelu. Handout.
- Ryhänen & Viitala 2003. Virtuaalinen katetuottomenetelmän mukainen taloussuunnitelma.

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

- Co-operative learning
- Contact teaching (lectures, group discussions, feedback): 30 %
- Independent study (70 %)

Assessment Criteria

Grading will be announced during the course.

Assessment Methods

- Active participation in group lessons, feedback sessions
- Approved assignment

Work Placement

None

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