James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2004

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AQ5014:03

Management Foundation in Aquaculture

Townsville

HECS Band 2

20 hours lectures, 10 hours tutorials. June/July block mode.

Available to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Applied Science, Graduate Diploma, Master of Applied Science or Masters programs.

Staff:

Assoc. Professor R de Nys,

Mr M Prideaux.

Management functions of planning, decision making, controlling, organising, leading and managing in aquaculture industries in the 2000s and beyond.

This subject shares lectures, tutorials and practical classes with AQ3014 .

Learning Objectives:

describe the challenges confronting managers in the aquaculture industry;

examine selected management functions critical to the success of organisation in the aquaculture industry;

briefly examine relevant topics in marketing, economics, small business management and commerce that impact on decision-making;

increase the student's awareness and understanding of fundamental management issues in order to increase their effectiveness and efficiency for future employment in industry.

Assessment by examination (40%); written project (40%); assignment (20%).