Module Information
Course Delivery
Assessment
| Assessment Type | Assessment length / details | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Semester Assessment | Case study 2000 Words | 50% |
| Semester Exam | 2 Hours Exam | 50% |
| Supplementary Assessment | Case study Students must take elements of assessment equivalent to those that led to failure of the module. 2000 Words | 50% |
| Supplementary Exam | 2 Hours Exam | 50% |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module students should be able to:
Describe and evaluate characteristics and potential roles of grass and legume species and varieties and assess and determine the suitability of methods of pasture improvement.
Determine pasture nutrient requirements and recommend appropriate manurial strategies.
Describe and evaluate principles and systems of grazing and forage conservation.
Describe activities associated with the financial management of equine businesses.
Discuss the complexity of different trading structures, business taxation and the informational requirements of investors and financial institutions in lending.
Brief description
This module will firstly provide an understanding of the underlying scientific principles of grassland management, whilst also equipping students with the knowledge to manage grassland in order to utilize its full potential, and secondly will introduce students to aspects of equine business management, decision making, taxation, uncertainty and business distress and failure. Alternative structures for equestrian ventures and investment appraisal will be introduced.
Content
Semester 1
Introduction and range and distribution of grassland
Factors affecting growth and nutritive value
Pasture species and herbage varieties
Pasture composition and manipulation of composition
Weed control and reseeding
Soil fertility and alternative forages
Fertiliser and manure use
Grazing management
Grazing and forage conservation
Forage conservation
Forage systems planning, module review and revision
Grass identification
Field visit
Semester 2
Introduction, overview of management and account users
Terminology, capital/trading items; Adjustments & deprn
Gross & net margins and benchmarking
The balance sheet, profit, cash & capital
Business economics
Business structures
Intro to taxation & income, business and capital taxes
Decision making and investment
SMEs and business distress
Business strategy
Revision
Module Skills
| Skills Type | Skills details |
|---|---|
| Application of Number | This will form part of the coursework. |
| Communication | The written reports will develop literacy and communication skills. |
| Improving own Learning and Performance | Through interaction with staff and self-directed study. |
| Information Technology | Used in preparation of course work. |
| Problem solving | This will form part of coursework set. |
| Research skills | Students will gain research experience in addition to the completion of coursework. |
| Subject Specific Skills | These will be delivered through teaching and assignments. |
Notes
This module is at CQFW Level 5