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Medium Of InstructionsMode Of LearningMode Of Delivery
EnglishSelf StudyVideo and Text Based

Course Overview

The ‘Agri-Food Systems Analysis’ online course is developed and offered on the  Edx online education provider platform by Doane University. The online programme will take approximately eight weeks to complete as the candidate has to spend ten to fifteen hours each week. This course is about the study of the economic, social, and environmental factors that influence the sustainability of food systems and deciphering solutions for policymakers and decision-makers in the industries.

The students of the ‘Agri-Food Systems Analysis’ training course will know about the role of the various departments like finance, agriculture, commerce, health and environment in different countries and the significance of them working together to face the challenges of sustainability. 

This business and management course in the intermediate level instructed by Amanda Mckinney (Associate dean and executive director at the Institute of Human and Planetary Health) will help the learners understand the economic and social aspects of health, climate change, living conditions which enable the policymakers and leaders in the business industry to frame relevant policies. The learners can join the programme either by paying the fee or free of cost. In the free mode, the students will have only a limited duration of access to the course. 

The Highlights

  • Online mode
  • Eight weeks programme
  • Weekly 10-15 hours of study
  • Audit option
  • Self-paced course
  • Intermediate level course
  • English Transcripts
  • Independent Learning
  • Certification

Programme Offerings

  • course videos
  • Archived Lectures
  • free course
  • .Graded Assignments
  • exams
  • Shareable Certificates
  • edX support
  • Self paced learning

Courses and Certificate Fees

Fees InformationsCertificate AvailabilityCertificate Providing Authority
INR 20711yesDoane University, Crete

The ‘Agri-Food Systems Analysis’ training is available for the students with added benefits like certificates, unlimited access, assignments, and exams on the paid version.

Agri-Food Systems Analysis fee structure

Audit track

Free

Verified track

Rs 20,711 


Eligibility Criteria

The candidates are required to hold a bachelor’s degree or must have experience of five years in the field of agriculture and food systems.

Certificate qualifying details

After the completion of the course on ‘Agri-Food Systems Analysis’ by Edx, the candidates will receive a shareable certificate while studying through the verified track.

What you will learn

Business senseProblem Solving AbilityDecision making skillsFinancial knowledgeKnowledge of Agricultural practicesKnowledge of EconomicsKnowledge of Environmental ScienceKnowledge of Food TechnologyKnowledge of healthcare sciences

The Agri-Food Systems Analysis syllabus will enable the students to understand the following aspects,

  • Role and significance of financial, environmental, social, agricultural, and economic factors and the need for the cooperation of countries in overcoming the problems with those aspects.
  • Know about the food supply systems and food chains while analysing the effects of policies and business and technological alterations
  • The aspect of the global food system and the features of healthcare features, environmental effects and lifestyle alterations on the biodiversity and ecosystem.
  • Exploration of the sustainability of global food systems and the factors that impact the phenomenon of food.

Who it is for

The ‘Agri-Food Systems Analysis’ training is for anyone who is interested in learning about the global food systems and the aspects that influence the sustainability of the food supply chains. The candidates from Cuba, Iran, and the Crimea region of Ukraine will be exempted from gaining access to this course.


Admission Details

The candidates who wish to take the ‘Agri-Food Systems Analysis’ classes will have to register online through the Edx website.

Step 1: Go to the ‘Agri-Food Systems Analysis’ course page on the official website of Edx using the link below,

https://www.edx.org/course/agri-food-systems-analysis

Step 2: Click on the ‘Enroll Now’ button 

Step 3: Fill in the required details to register for the course.

Application Details

On the registration page for the course admission, the candidates will find the form in which necessary information like the name, email address, password, and country should be filled to sign up for the course.

The Syllabus

  • Welcome to the Course

  • What is a System?

  • Food Systems

  • The History of Agrifood Systems and Society
  • Social Consequences of the Food System
  • Module 3 Discussion

  • Food Production
  • Solutions

  • Agrifood Systems and Their Relationships to Humans

  • Agrifood Systems Relationship to Energy and the Economy

  • Agrifood Systems and Policy

  • Putting it All Together

  • Course Completion

Instructors

Doane University, Crete Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: Which institute offers the course on ‘Agri-Food Systems Analysis’ on the Edx online education platform?

The Doane University provides the ‘Agri-Food Systems Analysis’ online course.

2: What is the duration of the ‘Agri-Food Systems Analysis’ online programme?

The online programme will take approximately eight weeks to complete with investing 10-15 hours for study every week.

3: What is the prerequisite for the ‘Agri-Food Systems Analysis’ training programme?

The candidates are required to have a bachelor’s degree or five years of field experience in the domain of food systems.

4: Will I receive a certificate after completing the ‘Agri-Food Systems Analysis’ course?

After successful completion of the ‘Agri-Food Systems Analysis’ classes, you will get a certificate from Edx.

5: Is the ‘Agri-Food Systems Analysis’ online course available for free?

Yes, you can take the course for free through the audit track.

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