Dr. Diogo Monteiro's induction presentation for our Agri-Business Management degree. Presented at the September 2014 University Visit Day.

1. Newcastle University
Agribusiness
Management
Visit Day presentation

2. Welcome & Introduction
Dr. Diogo M. de Souza Monteiro Degree Program Director and Senior Lecturer in Agribusiness Management School of Agriculture, Food & Rural Development Aimee-Rose Sharp Placement student 2012-13

3. Newcastle University
We aim to be a world-class, research-intensive university, to deliver teaching and learning of the highest quality, and to play a leading role in the economic, social and cultural development of the North East of England.
‘Our vision is of Newcastle as a civic university with a global reputation for academic excellence.’

4. Today’s agenda
•What’s so special about Newcastle?
•What is Agribusiness and why study it?
•Getting into the degree: entry requirements
•An overview of the degree:
•Topic, contact hours & optional modules
•Optional placement year
•Key skills and career opportunities
•Examples of our contacts
•Contacts for further information

5. Why Newcastle & Newcastle University?
•Excellent employment opportunities
•A multi-disciplinary school with state of the art research across the food system
•Single-campus university (except NUBS and the farms!)
•Excellent domestic and international transport
•Easy access to student accommodation
•Last but not least …. An outstanding night-life

6. Why study Agribusiness Management?
•Agribusiness management is: the study of decision-making in food systems, which involves setting goals, design appropriate strategies, implement and monitor them (Cook and Chaddad 2000, pp. 209-210)
•The food industry is vibrant, dynamic and increasingly complex…
•Good decisions and solutions require insights from a range of disciplines
•Our degree offers a range of perspectives drawing from management studies and the social & natural sciences
•What’s the role of an Agribusiness Manager?
•To play a pivotal role at any level of the food system
•To offer a broad, integrated overview of relevant issues
•To be proactive, solution focused and driven
•To communicate effectively with other specialists across a range of disciplines

7. Entry requirements
Typically: AAB/ABB at A level* AABBB at Higher Other qualifications considered on merit (e.g. work experience, extra-curricula activities, etc.) * Hint: Consider BSc Rural Studies (D452) or BSc Countryside Management (D444) as a second preference on the UCAS form

8. Agribusiness Management: Structure of the degree
Year
Subject focus
~ Contact hours
Optional modules
1
Introduction to agribusiness management and studying at university
10.4 hours/week
0/120 credits
2
Core principles of agribusiness management
18.3 hours/week
20/120 credits
3
Advanced principles of agribusiness management
13.2 hours/week
50/120 credits

9. Agribusiness Simulation
•Work in teams
•Run a business for the equivalent of 3 years
•Need to make 72 decisions each week
•Justify reasoning behind decision making
100
120
140
160
180
200
220
240
Dec'n 1
Dec'n 2
Dec'n 3
Dec'n 4
Dec'n 5
Dec'n 6
Dec'n 7
Dec'n 8
Dec'n 9
Quarterly Share Price
Co. 1
Co. 2
Co. 3
Co. 4

10. Optional placement year
•2013/14
•John Deere, United Biscuits, Tesco, Aldi
•2012/13
•Majestic Wines, MM (UK), RAV Agro-Pro (Ukraine), Higgidy, Dale Farms
•2011/12
•London Apartments Ltd & Henry Adams , MM (UK), Tanfield Food Group Ltd
•2010/11
•Dovecote Park/Waitrose, Tanfield Food Group Ltd, Panama Bank
•2009/10
•New York Stock Exchange, Linden Foods (Belfast), ABP Glasgow

11. Key skills gained:
•The fundamental principles of management, economics, marketing and finance, in particular as they apply to agribusiness and the agrifood industry.
•Knowledge of key terms and industry norms
•Self-motivation and self-management
•Various styles of written, verbal and non-verbal communications
•Problem solving through creative project design and information searching
•Independent working and team working
•Inter-personal skills

12. Employment opportunities
•Agribusinesses & retail sector
–Manager
–Marketer
–Buyer/sales manager
•Financial management
•Stockbroker/trader
•Chartered surveying
•Market research
•Marketing & consultancy
•Countryside management
•Tourism and leisure
•Events management
•Real estate
•Land law
•Insurance
•Journalism
•Governmental agencies and charities
•R&D in agribusiness, food economics and policy

13. Our contacts and employers:

14. Questions?
Agribusiness Management DPD Dr. Diogo de Souza Monteiro  0191 222 6886  Diogo.Souza-Monteiro@ncl.ac.uk Admissions tutor Mr Guy Garrod  0191 222 7552  guy.garrod@ncl.ac.uk
Also see: http://www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees/n280/courseoverview/