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ABM/FIM 100: Decision-Making in the Agri-Food System
View Course Flyer. Organization and operation of the agri-food system. Economic analysis of agri-food firms and consumers. Management functions and decision-making of agri-food firms. Prerequisites: None. 3 Credits.
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ABM 130: Farm Management I
View Course Flyer. General farm management including record keeping, income tax management, farm finance, and operational management of agricultural resources. Prerequisites: None. 3 credits.
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ABM 210: Professional Seminar in Agribusiness Management
View Course Flyer. Industry trends in agribusiness management. Verbal, written, and visual communication techniques applied to professional situations, including professional development and career planning. Open only to students in the Agribusiness Management, Animal Science, Crop and Soil Science, and Horticulture majors. 1 credit.
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ABM/FIM 222: Agribusiness and Food Industry Sales
View Course Flyer. Selling processes and activities within agribusiness and food firms. Principles and techniques of sales. Operation of sales organizations. Prerequisites: (ABM/FIM 100 or ABM 130 or EC 201 or EC 202) and completion of Tier I writing requirement. Open only to sophomores or juniors or seniors. 3 Credits.
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ABM 225: Commodity Marketing I
View Course Flyer. Commodity markets in the agri-food system. Analysis of supply, demand, and pricing alternatives. Agri-food marketing processes, including marketing cooperatives. Prerequisites: ABM/FIM 100 or concurrently or EC 201. 3 Credits.
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ABM 332: Agribusiness Operations Management
View Course Flyer. The operational and tactical decisions of producers, wholesalers, retailers and service-related firms in agribusiness. Information systems usage. Analytical decision-making tools and techniques. Prerequisites: ABM/FIM 100. 3 Credits.
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ABM 337: Labor and Personnel Management in the Agri-Food System
View Course Flyer. Human resource management practices and techniques for farms, and agri-food firms: planning, recruiting, training, motivating, and evaluating. Labor regulations, compensation incentive plans, and employee benefits. Prerequisites: ABM/FIM 100 or ABM 130 or HRT 404. Open only to juniors or seniors. 3 credits.
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ABM/FIM 400: Public Policy Issues in the Agri-Food System
View Course Flyer. Objectives, alternatives and consequences of public policy in the agri-food system. Analysis of economic implications for food and agribusiness firms, farmers, consumers, and society. Prerequisites: ABM/FIM 100. Open only to juniors and seniors. 3 credits.
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ABM 410: Advanced Professional Seminar in Agribusiness Management
View Course Flyer. Advanced professional problems and reestablishment of career planning in the agri-food system. Industry trends, career alternatives, and job search strategies. Enhanced verbal, written and visual communication techniques. Prerequisite: ABM 210. Open only to juniors or seniors in the Agribusiness Management Specialization. Open only to juniors or seniors in the Agribusiness Management, Animal Science, Crop and Soil Science, or Horticulture majors. 1 credit. |
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ABM/422: Vertical Coordination in the Agri-Food System
View Course Flyer. Analysis of vertical coordination in the industrialized agri-food system. Agricultural cooperatives, contracts, marketing orders, and trade associations. Analysis of imperfect competition and methods of conducting business. Interaction with legal systems and government. Prerequisites: ABM/FIM 100 and EC 201. Open to juniors or seniors. 3 Credits.
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ABM 425: Commodity Marketing II
View Course Flyer. Advanced application of supply, demand and prices in commodity markets. Futures and options and their role in forward pricing. Risk management. Agricultural and food markets. Prerequisite: ABM 225 and STT 200 or 201 or 315. Alias: FSM 441 3 credits.
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ABM/FIM 427: Global Agri-food Industries and Markets
View Course Flyer. Strategic understanding of the international agri-food system. Analysis of global production, marketing, and consumption. Knowledge of changing conditions in international industries and markets. Global trends and opportunities. Prerequisites: FIM 220 or ABM 225. 3 credits.
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ABM 430: Farm Management II
View Course Flyer. Advanced management, planning, and control of farm production, marketing, and financial activities, economic principles, budgeting and financial statements. Prerequisites: ABM 130. Open only to juniors and seniors. 3 credits.
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ABM/FIM 435: Financial Management in the Agri-Food System
View Course Flyer. Analysis of agricultural business performance using financial statements. Capital budgeting of durable investments. Risk. Alternative methods to control capital asset services. Financial markets and credit institutions affecting agriculture and food. Recommended Background: (ACC 201 or ACC 230) and (ABM/FIM 100 or ABM 130 or EC 201 or EC 202). Open only to juniors and seniors. 3 credits.
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ABM 437: Agribusiness Strategic Management
View Course Flyer. Analysis of strategic management issues for agribusiness. Formulation of business strategy and solutions to strategic problems. Integration of operations, marketing, finance and human resource management. Prerequisite: (FIM 220 and ABM 435) and (ABM 332 or ABM 430) and completion of Tier I writing requirement. Open only to juniors or seniors. 3 credits.
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ABM 480: Agribusiness Management in International Settings
Study and travel experience emphasizing contemporary problems affecting agricultural systems in world, national, and local communities. A student may earn a maximum of 6 credits in all enrollments for this course. Not open to freshmen. Approval of department; application required. Fall, Spring and Summer semesters. Variable 1-6 Credits. |
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ABM 490: Independent Study in Agribusiness Management
Independent supervised study of topics in agribusiness management. A student may earn a maximum of 6 credits in all enrollments for this course. Prerequisites: ABM/FIM 100. Open only to sophomores or juniors or seniors in the Agribusiness Management major. Approval of department: application required. Students are limited to a combined total of 6 credits in ABM 490 and FIM 490. Fall, Spring and Summer semesters. Variable 1-6 Credits.
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ABM 493: Supervised Professional Experience in Agribusiness Management
Supervised professional experience in agribusiness management. Open only to juniors or seniors in the Agribusiness Management major. Approval of department; application required. Prerequisite: ABM/FIM 100. A student may earn a maximum of 6 credits in all enrollments for any or all of these courses: ABM 493, ANR 493, AEE 493, ANS 493, CSS, 493, EEP 493, FIM 493, FW 493, HRT 493, PKG 493, PLP 493, PRR 493, and RD 493. Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters. Variable 1-3 credits.
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FIM 210: Professional Seminar in Food Industry Management
View Course Flyer. Industry trends in food industry management. Verbal, written, and visual communication techniques applied to professional situations, including professional development and career planning. Open only to students in the Food Industry Management major, the Food Industry Management Specialization, or the Retailing major. 1 credit. |
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FIM 220: Food Product Marketing
View Course Flyer. Structure of the food marketing system including food processors, manufacturers, retailers and food service. Impact of consumer behavior and buying patterns. International food product marketing. Strategic planning in food marketing. Prerequisites: ABM/FIM 100 or concurrently. 3 credits. |
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FIM 335: Food Marketing Management
View Course Flyer. Management decision making in food industry organizations (processors, wholesalers, retailers). Marketing and sales in response to customer and consumer needs. Distribution and merchandising systems in domestic and international contexts. Prerequisites: MSC 303 and either FIM 220 or MSC 300. 3 credits. |
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MSC/FIM 351: Retail Management
Domestic and international retailing structure, environment, and development. Managerial strategy. Locational, purchasing, organizational, personnel and promotional techniques. Retail budgeting and control. Social and ethical considerations. Prerequisite: (MSC 300 or MSC 327). Open only to juniors or seniors in the Eli Broad College of Business or the Food Industry Management or Retailing major. 3 credits. |
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FIM 410: Advanced Professional Seminar in Food Industry Management
View Course Flyer. Advanced professional problems and reestablishment of career planning in the agri-food system. Industry trends, career alternatives, and job search strategies. Enhanced verbal, written and visual communication techniques. Prerequisite: FIM 210. Open only to juniors or seniors in the Food Industry Management major, the Food Industry Management Specialization, or the Retailing major. 1 credit. |
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FIM 415: Human Resource Management: Changes and Challenges
Human resource management strategies used in food industries. Changing demographics and labor force issues. Diversity, labor markets, regulations, employer policies, job analysis and staffing, compensation and benefits, motivation, performance appraisal, food labor unions, and cases. Prerequisite: ABM/FIM 100 or EC 201 or EC 202 or EEP 201. Open only to juniors or seniors. 3 credits.
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FIM 424: Information and Market Intelligence in the Agri-Food Industry
View Course Flyer. Researching agri-food issues, food industry business environments, and agri-food industry trends. Information gathering. Electronic library reference sources. Synthesis of data and information into market intelligence. Prerequisite: FIM 220 or concurrently and EC 201. 3 credits. |
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FIM 439: Food Business Analysis and Strategic Planning
View Course Flyer. Principles and techniques of business analysis and strategic planning applied to food firms. Food trend forecasts, market potential, competition and cost analyses, and business and strategic planning. Prerequisite: FIM 220 and completion of Tier I writing requirement. Open only to juniors and seniors. 3 credits. |
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FIM 480: International Studies in Food Industry Management
Study and travel experience emphasizing contemporary problems affecting food and agribusiness systems in world, national, and local communities. A student may earn a maximum of 6 credits in all enrollments for this course. Not open to freshmen. Approval of department; application required. Fall, Spring and Summer semesters. Variable 1-6 Credits. |
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FIM 490: Independent Study in Food Industry Management
Independent supervised study in topics in food industry management. A student may earn a maximum of 6 credits in all enrollments for this course. Prerequisites: ABM/FIM 100. Approval of department. Application required. Students are limited to a combined total of 6 credits in ABM 490 and FIM 490. Variable 1-6 Credits. |
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FIM 493: Professional Internship in Food Industry Management
Supervised professional experience in food industry management. A student may earn a maximum of 6 credits in all enrollments for this course. Prerequisite: ABM/FIM 100. Open only to juniors or seniors in the Food Industry Management major. Approval of department; application required. A student may earn a maximum of 6 credits in all enrollments for any or all of these courses: ABM 493, AEE 493, ANR 493, ANS 493, CSS 493, EEP 493, FIM 493, FW 493, HRT 493, PKG 493, PLP 493, PRR 493, and RD 493. Variable 1-3 credits. |
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