28454 - Appraisal and Management of Greenhouse Firms and Farms

Learning outcomes

The student acquires knowledge about the essentials of economic management of farms and agro-forestry, as well as knowledge on the evaluation criteria of rural and environmental goods. In particular, know how to use modern management models in the field of planning and administrative control and is able to apply the theory of estimates to concrete case studies, with specific reference to the company nurseries and agro-forestry. He knows also the main methods of valuation of environmental goods and templates for a prior assessment of the environmental impacts. Finally know the basics to get you through legislative and problem-solving estimation and management. At the end of the course the student is able to critically evaluate the phenomena, knowing apply the skills acquired in social and professional contexts.

Course contents

 

 

Teaching unit 1 (6 hours)

1.              Elements of financial calculation

1.1.    Interest and discount rate

1.2.    Periodicity

1.3.    Annuity

1.4.    Annuity-certain, annuity-immediate and perpetuity

 

Teaching unit 2 (12 hours)

2.       Management of nursery and agroforestry

2.1.    Farm and enterprise

2.2.    External and internal information sources and management of farm's databases

2.3.    Balance sheet

2.4.    The The process of administrative control and management for agricultural and agro-industrial enterprises

 

               Teaching unit 3 (18 hours)

3.       Estimation

3.1.    General theory of estimation

3.1.1.Characters of estimation process  

3.1.2.Economical aspects and estimation criteria

3.1.3.Function diagramof estimation process

3.1.4.Choice of estimation criteria           

3.2.    Cadaster estimation

3.3.    Rural estimation

3.3.1. Farm estimation

3.3.2.Investment estimation

3.3.3. Emblements estimation

3.3.4. Orchards estimation

3.3.5. Forests estimation

3.3.6. Ornamental plants estimation

3.3.7. Ornamental plants damage estimation

3.3.8. Agricultural premises estimation

3.4.    Legal estimation

3.4.1.Easement estimation

3.4.2.Emphyteusis estimation

3.4.3.Usufruct estimation

3.4.4.Expropriation for public utility estimation

3.5.    Environmental estimation

3.5.1.Externalities

3.5.2.Environmental goods evaluation: direct and indirect criteria

 

Teaching unit 4  (24 hours)

4.       Exercises

 

 

 

Readings/Bibliography

At the end of the course the teacher will provide the students specific educational materials (electronic and paper) which integrates the notes taken during the lectures.

The following references are also recommended:

1.    Robert N. Anthony, David F. Hawkins, Diego M. Macrì, Kenneth A. Merchant  -  Sistemi di controllo – Analisi economiche per le decisioni aziendali, McGraw-Hill, 2008

2.    V. Gallerani – Manuale di estimo, McGraw-Hill, 2011

Teaching methods

The course is divided into four teaching units of which the first three are theoretical and consist of lectures, while the fourth is made up of specific exercises.

Assessment methods

The learning assessment takes place through a final exam which ensures the acquisition of the expected knowledge and skills by an oral exam at the end of the course.

Teaching tools

Whiteboard, projector, computer, internet access.

Office hours

See the website of Carlo Pirazzoli