Courses Taught
ABM 4983W |
Strategic Entrepreneurship in Agri-Food
Spring 2020
Focuses on the search for opportunities to generate income streams from innovation, development of new markets, and altering the rivalry positions in existing markets.
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Notes: Writing Intensive and Captsone designations. Co-taught with R. Westgren
FINANC 7210 |
Microeconomics for Business
Fall 2019
A course on managerial economics for MBA students.
Examination of how the consumer behavior and the business decisions of firms affect supply, demand, and the resulting prices of goods and services in the market.
MANGMT 4970 |
Strategic Management
Spring 2018
Enterprise-level case studies, simulations, similar exercises to integrate business functional decisions; assessment of environmental influences on business. Development, implementation of company strategies.
ABM 2183 |
The Agricultural Marketing System
Fall 2017
Analysis of marketing systems that transforms agricultural products into food products. Examines functions and institutions in marketing and distributing food from both micro and macro perspectives.
Seminar on Intermediate Microeconomics for AAE Masters Students
Fall 2015
An informal, accelerated seminar for students of the DASS Agricultural and Applied Economics Masters of Science Program who were enrolled in Intermediate Microeconomics courses of a different academic unit. I was asked to teach this supplementary seminar by DASSÂ leadership.
AGEC 2070 |
Environmental Economics and Policy
Spring 2016
Examines current environmental and natural resource issues using a systems perspective and key economic concepts. Explores connections between the environment and the economy based on problems at the local, national, and international levels.
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Notes: Writing Intensive designation. Teaching Assistant to L. McCann.
INAG 203 |
Introduction to Finance
Spring 2014
The course is designed to introduce the student to the principles used in the financial management for a business. Topics covered in the course include the costs associated with borrowed funds, sources of obtaining capital, analysis of financial statements, real estate purchase and finance. In addition, the financial markets are studied from the perspective of their impact upon the small business entrepreneur.
INAG 202 |
Farm Management
Spring 2014
An advanced study of farm management decision-making for farm profitability. The course will develop decision-making skills for farm planning, budgeting, and enterprise selection. Cost analysis, partial budgeting and principles of profitable decision-making are examined in terms of land resource, livestock, crop and machinery management. Basic skills of farm accounting and tax management will also be included in the course study.
INAG 104 |
Agricultural Mathematics
Spring 2014
Develops problem-solving skills often used in the everyday world of work. Covers solving basic equations, the use of percents and ratios, and calculating various linear and cubic measurements.
INAG 299 | Internship
Fall 2013; Spring & Summer 2014
A supervised internship experience with a private firm or non-profit focused on developing professional skills related to the management of a business or organization.
INAG 102 | Business Operations
Fall 2013
Introduces the student to basic principles and procedures of a profitable small business. This course will emphasize the role of the entrepreneur in a dynamic economy, focusing on management, operations, organization, and financing the small business.
INAG 103 |
Agricultural Marketing
Fall 2013
Principles of market demand are used to develop a consumer oriented market strategy for the agricultural business. Topics include market structures, target marketing, market segmentation, niche marketing and direct marketing. Market concepts unique to agricultural products are also covered.
AEB 4931 |
Commodities to Cafes:
Agricultural and Food Markets in France
Summer 2011
Overview of the agricultural and food marketing system of France. Discussions, presentations and assigned reading materials will review the French approach to supply chain management (i.e., les filieres), food quality signaling, fresh markets, European grocery retailing, and international agricultural trade.
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Notes: International study abroad course.Teaching Assistant to J. Sterns.