Sustainable agri-food value chains and bioeconomy

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Knowledge equivalent of 120 credits, of which 90 credits in Social Science or 90 credits in Natural Science, and English 6. FÖ0466, Sustainable agri-food value chains and bioeconomy, 15.0 Hp Print syllabus The grade requirements within the course grading system are set out in specific criteria. These criteria must be available by the course start at the latest. Knowledge equivalent of 120 credits, of which 90 credits in Social Science or 90 credits in Natural Science, and English 6. At the end of the course the students have developed an understanding of agribusiness, and value chains in horticulture, and in other sectors of the bio-economy. Both domestic and global chains, and artisanal and industrial agribusiness will be examined. Empirical examples from Swedish, European and international horticulture value chains are used. Theories and conceptual perspectives drawn from literature on marketing management, strategy and behavior, transaction cost economics, agency theory, new institutional economics, network analysis and industrial economics. On completion of the course, the student should be able to: -map and analyse a horticulture value chain in Sweden, Europe and developing countries, -analyze linkages between nodes and understand governance structures in the value chain, -analyze networks in horticulture and agri-food industries, -apply tools for analysis of supply chain management and logistics, -apply quantitative and qualitative research tools. Method of instruction is based on both lectures and practical and hands-on work by students The course involves gues