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Agricultural science and technology policy 832


 
Modulekode LEK 832
Kwalifikasie Postgraduate
Fakulteit Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences
Module-inhoud

The basic definitions and concepts related to agricultural science policy. An overview of the trends in research investment, capacity development in the field of agricultural research, juxtaposed against the regional and international performance in this field.  The application of concepts and methodologies used in project planning and management with respect to research evaluation and monitoring.  Productivity analysis and its use in evaluating technological change, the determination of the RandD effects in terms of agricultural research and development.  Case studies dealing with current topics in agricultural science policy  highlighting the application of the methodologies learned.
Modulekrediete 15.00
NQF Level 09
Service modules Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences
Prerequisites Registration for at least a master's degree
Contact time 1 discussion class per week, 1 lecture per week
Language of tuition Module is presented in English
Department Agricultural Economics Extension and Rural Develo
Period of presentation Semester 1 or Semester 2
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