Learning objectives
The aim of this course is to provide the students with the skills and tools to understand how agro food value chains approach the challenge of competitiveness. Particular attention will be paid to the sustainability of global value chains.
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of microeconomics
Course unit content
The course addresses the topic of the Value chains (VCs), with particular reference to the agri-food systems.
The evolution of this concept and the main tools for the analysis of VCs will be taught.
Full programme
- Main trends in today agri food systems
- Value chains: definitions and historical backgrounds
- Value chains governance and upgrading
- Case studies
Bibliography
Handouts
Teaching methods
- Knowledge will be transferred through lectures and classes kept by seasoned executives.
- Ability to apply analytical methods will be provided with group works and individual exercises.
- Ability of making judgment will be encouraged by group works and discussion in the virtual class.
Assessment methods and criteria
Written examination (75%) and assessment of group works/exercises (25%).
The honors are awarded to those students who fully comply with the requirements. In addition, they have to demonstrate a systematic knowledge of the topic, an excellent ability to apply the acquired knowledge and autonomy of judgment.
The final grade will be the average of the written examination and group works/exercises. It will be expressed out of thirty.
Other information
The activities will take place in streaming through Teams and Elly platforms. Lectures will be recorded for any asynchronous use. Lectures will be held in both synchronous (via Teams) and asynchronous mode (uploaded on the Elly page of the course). When in synchronous mode, frontal talks will be followed by interactive activities.
