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13475 (v.2) Historical Influences on Wine Business 501


 

Area:

Muresk Institute

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

5.0

Individual Study:

1 x 5 Hours Weekly

Syllabus:

An over view of the factors affecting the development and growth of the wine industry in Australia. A history of events which have fashioned the industry to the present and their likely impact on the future of the industry. Public policy, currency factors and trading and demand/supply characteristics and finance.
 

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit, students will have- Described the factors affecting the development and growth of the wine industry in Australia. Outlined the historical events which have influenced the industry. Described the public policy and currency factors which affect wine businesses. Explained trading and demand/supply characteristics which affect wine businesses and finance.

Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases.

Unit References:

Australian Agribusiness Review. Australian and New Zealand Wine Industry Journal Agribusiness. International Food and Agribusiness Management Review. Journal of International Food and Agribusiness Marketing. The Australian and New Zealand Grapegrower andWinemaker.

Unit Texts:

No prescribed texts.
 

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Continuous Assessment 50%, Examination 50%. This is a grade/mark assessment.

Field of Education:

 50303 Viticulture

HECS Band (if applicable):

2  

Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information:

 Informational  

Result Type:

 Grade/Mark


Availability

YearLocationPeriodInternalArea ExternalCentral External
2004Bentley CampusSemester 1 Y 
2004Bentley CampusSemester 2 Y 

Area
External
refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research.
Central
External
refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area

 
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