Advanced Seminar in Farm Managerial Information
| Numbering Code | G-AGR06 6FB23 SJ82 | Year/Term | 2022 ・ Year-round |
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| Number of Credits | 4 | Course Type | Seminar |
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| Language | Japanese | Day/Period | Mon.4・5 |
| Instructor name | MATSUSHITA SHUSUKE (Graduate School of Agriculture Professor) | ||
| Outline and Purpose of the Course |
Objective: provide knowledge of the management theory and analysis methods to proceed student's own research project for their Master's thesis. The main contents: to discuss about members' own research theme or read journal articles related to members' interest. |
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| Course Goals | Develop original perspectives and methodologies while reading existing theories critically, and specifically aim to write a Master’s thesis. | ||
| Schedule and Contents |
Reading and discussing basic literature: 10 sessions (reading and discussing Japanese and international basic literature related to business growth and development, in particular literature related to economic, management and accounting dynamic theories.) Research presentations and discussions: 10 sessions (Each student will be assigned a topic related to business growth and development and research, present, and discuss the topic. Students will also present and discuss their own research themes.) Master’s thesis supervision: 10 sessions (Students will receive instructions and advice on how to set a theme for their Master’s thesis and analyze issues, and deliver presentations and lead discussions on their Master’s thesis.) Feedback is done in the office hours. |
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| Evaluation Methods and Policy | Evaluation will be based on criteria such as attendance, the content of presentations, and contribution to discussion. | ||
| Course Requirements | An understanding of agricultural economics and agricultural management is required. | ||
| Study outside of Class (preparation and review) | Review class and discussion materials to prepare yourself for the next class. | ||
