Republic of the Philippines

NUEVA ECIJA UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND

Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija, Philippines
TECHNOLOGY
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COLLEGE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY

Syllabus of Instruction in
Track 2 – Agribusiness Management
2nd Semester, A. Y. 2023 - 2024

NEUST VISION
NEUST is a locally responsive and internationally relevant and recognized University of Science and Technology.

PANANAW
Ang NEUST ay Pamantasan ng Agham at Teknolohiyang matugunin sa pambansang pangangailangan, napapanahon, at kinikilala sa daigdig.

NEUST MISSION
To develop new knowledge and technologies and transform human resources into productive citizenry to bring about development impact to local and
international communities.

LAYON
Makalinang ng mga bagong kaalaman at teknolohiya, at baguhing-anyo ang yamang katauhan upang maging mabungang mamamayan na magdadala
ng kaunlaran at pagbabago sa pambansa at pandaigdigang pamayanan.

CMBT GOALS

- INSTRUCTION

1. To continuously provide relevant, updated and high-quality education in all levels of discipline that will be responsive to the needs of the business and
industry.
2. To inculcate in every business student academic excellence, professional and social responsibility.
3. To provide a quality business education that parallels the university curricula and conforms to the highest standards of the Philippine education system.

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- RESEARCH
To undertake researches which are marketable and relevant to quality instruction and extension services.

- EXTENSION
To contribute to the upliftment of the standard of living of the people through transfer of business technologies.

- PRODUCTION
To develop globally competitive management and business technologies that are responsive to the needs of the University, its target clienteles and the
country in general.

PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES (PEO)

Within a few years after graduation, our graduates will:
1. Apply the basic concepts, principles and theories that underlie each of the functional areas of business such as entrepreneurship, marketing,
accounting, finance, human resources management, production and operations management, information technology, and strategic management to
business situations;
2. Engage in life-long learning activities such as graduate studies and/or professional services and training;
3. Demonstrate corporate citizenship and social responsibility; and
4. Exercise high moral and ethical standards.

COURSE SYLLABUS

I. PRELIMINARIES
A. Curriculum Program : Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship
B. Course Code : Track 2
C. Course Title : Agribusiness Management
D. Credit Unit/Course Credit : 3 units
E. Time Duration : 3 hours/week or 54 hours/semester
F. Pre-requisite : None

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II. COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course deals with agribusiness management, its meaning, nature and scope, types of management tasks and responsibilities and the factors that affect
management. Students should also be able to describe important considerations in starting an agri-based entrepreneurship and the types of agribusiness
structures and processes to agribusiness firms in their planning and operating in domestic and international markets.

III. COURSE OUTCOMES

CO 1 Discuss the important concepts and principles of agriculture.

CO 2 Define and explain the Philippine sustainable agriculture and how to achieve sustainability.
CO 3 Define and explain agribusiness management, discuss its scope and objectives.
CO 4 Identify important factors involved in selecting the best organizational form for an agribusiness.
CO 5 Understand the decision-making environment for agribusiness managers and describe the tasks of managers in planning, organizing,
directing, and controlling in agribusiness management.
CO 6 Explain various marketing strategies that agri-businesses can use in the context of marketing mix.
CO 7 Develop an understanding of operations management and discuss some of the unique characteristics of agricultural commodities and
products as they impact operations management and production planning.
CO 8 Understand organizational principles as they apply to the development of agribusiness organizational business.

IV. STUDENT OUTCOMES AND RELATIONSHIP TO PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES (PEOs)

Program Educational Objectives

Student Outcomes 1 2 3 4
a. Recognize and describe potential business opportunities in the environment.    
b. Apply the basic and fundamental concepts and theories of a sound business plan and    
project feasibility study.
c. Prepare, analyze, and evaluate reports, concept papers, and case study.  

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d. Apply the principles of the different forms of communication.    
e. Develop the ability to access, retrieve and disseminate information using IT.    
f. Perform quality work.    
g. Explain the concepts and principles of good interpersonal relations.    
h. Develop a wholesome personality.   
i. Demonstrate leadership qualities, civic-mindedness and responsible citizenship.   
j. Conduct environmental scanning.  
k. Conduct feasibility/case study and other business research/plan.    
l. Explain the concepts, approaches, and techniques of environmental conservation.   
m. Distinguish the country’s national development thrusts, concerns and socio-economic  
indicators.

V. COURSE OUTCOMES AND RELATIONSHIP TO STUDENT OUTCOMES

Student Outcomes
A student completing this course will be able to: a b c d e f g h i j k l m
1. Discuss the important concepts and principles of agriculture.        
2. Define and explain the Philippine sustainable agriculture             
and how to achieve sustainability.
3. Define and explain agribusiness management, discuss its            
scope and objectives.
4. Identify important factors involved in selecting the best             
organizational form for an agribusiness.
5. Understand the decision-making environment for             
agribusiness managers and describe the tasks of managers in
planning, organizing, directing, and controlling in
agribusiness management.

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6. Explain various marketing strategies that agri-businesses can             
use in the context of marketing mix.
7. Develop an understanding of operations management and             
discuss some of the unique characteristics of agricultural
commodities and products as they impact operations
management and production planning.
8. Understand organizational principles as they apply to the             
development of agribusiness organizational business

VI. COURSE COVERAGE

Course Orientation – University’s Vision and Mission, CMBT goals, Program Educational Objectives, Course and Student Outcomes, Course requirements and
Evaluation Criteria (3 hours)
COURSE LEARNING UNIT/TOPIC TIME INTENDED LEARNING TEACHING ASSESSMENT REMARKS
OUTCOME ALLOTMEN OUTCOMES LEARNING TOOLS
T ACTIVITIES/
STRATEGIES
CO 1 I. The Concept of Agriculture 3 hours Discuss the important concepts Brainstorming Quiz
- What is agriculture? and principles of agriculture.
- Branches of agriculture Lecture- Graded
- Importance of agriculture Discussion Recitation
- History of agricultural
development
- Agricultural developments in
the Philippines
CO 2 II. The Philippine Sustainable 6 hours Define and explain the Brainstorming Quiz
Agriculture Philippine sustainable
Lecture-

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- Sustainable agriculture in the agriculture and how to achieve Discussion Home Project
Philippines sustainability.
- How to achieve sustainability Discussion Reaction papers
- Markets, protect your profit Forum
and add value to your products
- Soil structure and fertility
- Water quality on and beyond
the farm
- Manage pest ecologically
- Maximize biodiversity on the
farm
CO 3 III. Introduction to Agribusiness 6 hours Define and explain agribusiness Lecture- Quiz
Management management, discuss its scope Discussion
and objectives. Graded
- The role of a manager Brainstorming Recitation
- Decision-making environment Case Study
for agribusiness managers
- The task of planning,
organizing, directing, and
controlling in agribusiness
management

CO 4 IV. The Organization of an Identify important factors Lecture- Quiz

Agribusiness involved in selecting the best Discussion
- Factors influencing choice of 3 hours organizational form for an Graded
business form agribusiness Brainstorming Recitation
- Forms of business
organization
 Sole proprietorship
 Partnerships

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 Corporation
 Cooperative
CO 5 V. Managing the Agricultural 6 hours Understand the decision-making Lecture- Quiz
Business environment for agribusiness Discussion
managers and describe the tasks Presentation of
-
Distinctive features of of managers in planning, Brainstorming Group Project
agribusiness management organizing, directing, and Reporting
- The four key tasks of controlling in agribusiness
agribusiness managers management.
- Major areas of management
responsibilities
CO 6 VI. Marketing Agribusiness 6 hours Explain various marketing Lecture- Quiz
Products strategies that agri-businesses Discussion
- The marketing concepts can use in the context of Graded
- Components of a strategic marketing mix. Brainstorming Recitation
marketing plan Reporting Home Project
- Conducting SWOT Analysis
- Agricultural market
positioning
MID-TERM EXAMINATION
CO 7 VII. Accounting for Agri- 6 hours Explain the main accounting Lecture- Graded
business Enterprise records required for an agri- Discussion Recitation
- The importance of financial business and prepare financial
statements in an agribusiness reports for an agri-business. Brainstorming
- The accounting processes Case study
- Basic sets of financial
statement
- Some important accounting
principles

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CO 8 VIII. Operations Management in 6 hours Develop an understanding of Lecture- Quiz
Agribusiness operations management and Discussion
- The operations management in discuss some of the unique
agribusiness characteristics of agricultural Brainstorming
- Issues in operations commodities and products as Reporting
management they impact operations
- Unique issues with management and production
agricultural products planning.
- Supply chain management in
agricultural business
CO 8 VIII. Human Resource 6 hours Understand organizational Lecture- Quiz
Management for Agribusiness principles as they apply to the Discussion
- Managing human resource in development of agribusiness Presentation of
agribusiness organizational business Brainstorming Action Plan
- Scope of human resource Reporting
management
- Functions of human resource
management
- Types of organizational
structure
- Leadership and its style
FINAL EXAMINATION

VII. COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND EVALUATION CRITERIA

1. Students will be grouped and will be tasked to conduct an interview to a successful agripreneur in the province of Nueva Ecija. They must identify the key
factors how that person became successful and must be able to present the process or experiences their chosen agripreneur went through.
2. To experience an agricultural activity, the students will be required to submit their chosen home project with a corresponding reflection paper that contains
their insights and impressions of the activities.

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3. Each student will be required to submit a personal action plan regarding the promotion of a sustainable agriculture in their community. The plan must be
realistic enough to bring impact to the target community. The Action plan will be presented at the end of the semester.

The minimum requirement for a passing grade is 75% from the following composition:
Midterm Grade Final Grade
Attendance/Recitation 20% Attendance/Recitation 20%
Home Project 20% Reflection Papers 20%
Quizzes 20% Quizzes 20%
Midterm Examination 20% Final Examination 20%
Presentation of Successful Agripreneur 20% Presentation of Action Plan 20%
Total 100% Total 100%

To compute for the Final Grade is: Tentative Final Grade multiplied by 2 + the Mid-term Grade divided by 3. Highest passing rate is 1.00 and the
lowest is 3.00. Failure to comply with any of aforementioned criteria means a failing grade of 5.00.
Total Grade Grade Point Total Grade Grade Point
97 – 100 1.00 79 – 81 2.50
94 – 96 1.25 82 – 84 2.25
91 – 93 1.50 76 – 78 2.75
88 – 90 1.75 75 3.00
85 – 87 2.00 74% & below/ Failed 5.00
82 – 84 2.25 D Dropped w/o credit

REFERENCES
1. Vega, Noemi C. (2024). Module in Agribusiness Management
2. Diaz, Rowell A. Module in Agribusiness Management, 2023.
3. Fronda, Jennifer G., et.al., Agribusiness Management Instructional Manual

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4. Beirlein, Schneeberger and Osburn, (2014). Principles of Agribusiness Management 5th Edition, Waveland Press
5. MARID Agribusiness Digest Vol 25 #1, May 2014, Foundation for Research Linkage and Development, Q.C.
6. MARID Agribusiness Digest Vol 24 N0.5, Sept. 2013. Foundation for Research Linkage and Development, Q.C.
7. MARID Agribusiness Digest Vol 24 No. 2, June 2013 Foundation for Research Linkage and Development, Q.C.
8. Ng, Desmond, Siebert, John W. 2009, Toward Better Defining the Field of Agribusiness Management

ADDITIONAL READINGS
1. Concept of Agriculture. Retrieved from:
https://chedro3.ched.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Chapter-2-Concept-of-Agriculture.pdf

2. Agribusiness Management and Trade. Retrieved from:

https://www.hzu.edu.in/agriculture/Agribusiness-Management-and-Trade.pdf

3. Agri-business Management Handbook. Retrieved from:

https://www.technoserve.org/wp-content/uploads/source//files/e-book-agribusiness-management/mobile/index.html#p=1

4. Fundamentals of Agribusiness Management. Retrieved from:

https://agrimoon.com/wp-content/uploads/Agricultural-Business-Management.pdf

Prepared by: Noted: Approved:

NOEMI C. VEGA, MBA JOANNIE A. GALANO, PhD ENGR. MARIA ISIDRA P. MARCOS, EdD

Subject Teacher Chairperson, CMBT Campus Director

Date Signed: Date Signed: Date Signed:

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