BL5828 Sustainable Aquaculture: Business Management

Academic year

2024 to 2025 Semester 1

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Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

15

The Scottish Credit Accumulation and Transfer (SCOTCAT) system allows credits gained in Scotland to be transferred between institutions. The number of credits associated with a module gives an indication of the amount of learning effort required by the learner. European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits are half the value of SCOTCAT credits.

SCQF level

SCQF level 11

The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) provides an indication of the complexity of award qualifications and associated learning and operates on an ascending numeric scale from Levels 1-12 with SCQF Level 10 equating to a Scottish undergraduate Honours degree.

Availability restrictions

Available only to those admitted to study Sustainable Aquaculture programmes or modules online

Planned timetable

N/A

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Module coordinator

Dr M D Powell

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Module Staff

Mr AO Ekpeki and Dr MD Powell

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Module description

In this module students will explore business management and economics within the context of aquaculture production. Understanding the processes of producing safe, high quality aquaculture products is central to establishing efficient and sustainable aquaculture practices. This module will assess the diversity of aquaculture markets in different global regions and how market driven development at local, national and international trade levels can lead to enhanced social and economic sustainability. The module will assess all components of the value chain linking the different activities and stakeholders in sustainable aquaculture production. The role of product processing in adding value to the sale product will be examined as a driver for diversifying and expanding markets at national and international level.

Assessment pattern

Coursework - 100%

Re-assessment

Coursework - 100%

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

self-paced with some guidance 1 lecture (as podcast style, recorded as a series of shorter episodes) per week (10 weeks) 1 hour per week synchronous tutorial (Q/A) or seminar (discussion) session (10 weeks)

Scheduled learning hours

20

The number of compulsory student:staff contact hours over the period of the module.

Guided independent study hours

130

The number of hours that students are expected to invest in independent study over the period of the module.

Intended learning outcomes

  • Demonstrate a thorough understanding of business management and economics within the context of aquaculture production.
  • Explain the main aquaculture products and markets at local, regional and global scales.
  • Understand the principles of aquaculture production from a socio-economic perspective.
  • Evaluate different value chain strategies and value addition techniques for different culture species.
  • Understanding the processes for ensuring the safety and quality of products delivered to the consumer from harvest through to the retailer.
  • Understanding the role of processing in adding value to aquaculture products, and the use of by-products and waste streams as a driver for expansion, diversification and development of markets and products.