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Courses of Study 2009-2010


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AEM 3290/3291 International Agribusiness Study Trip

NOT OFFERED THIS YEAR 3291, fall; 3290, spring. 2 credits. Prerequisites: AEM 1200 or 3020, and 2400. Open by application before March 1 of spring semester before course is offered. Approximately 12 students are selected with preference given to sophomores and juniors in CALS. Field study co-payment: $800. B. Gloy and T. Schmit.

Gives students interested in agribusiness management exposure to the managerial practices essential to the success of agriculture, agribusiness, and food companies competing in the global marketplace. Involves a two-week international field study trip that takes place after the final exam period of the spring semester before the course is offered. The course meets for a few sessions in advance of the field study trip. A paper analyzing an aspect of the field study is required.