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n.MA.PR.AFP1.22FS (Agro Food Project 1 – Vision and Proposal) 
Module: Agro Food Project 1 – Vision and Proposal
This information was generated on: 14 May 2026
No.
n.MA.PR.AFP1.22FS
Title
Agro Food Project 1 – Vision and Proposal
Credits
4

Description

Version: 4.0 start 01 February 2026

 

Degree Program MSc in Preneurship for Regenerative Food Systems
Workload 120h: Contact hours 24h (20%), self-study (guided) 96h (80%)
Module Coordinator Thorsten Merkle
Lecturers Ilona Klama and various lecturers
Entry Requirements Students should be able to:
  • search, identify, analyze and synthesize academic literature and apply it to the material covered in the module
  • reflect on their strengths and weaknesses in the context of different types of preneurship  and be aware of necessary complementary skills within their team
  • appropriately express themselves in writing in an academic context
  • outline value networks using examples and identify potential opportunities for regeneration
  • identify the problems and challenges associated with the sustainable development of traditional linear value chains and identify network approaches for the development of regenerative systems (involving ZHAW research groups, business partners or their own innovative approaches)
Learning Outcome and  Competences Students will be able to:
  • develop a vision for a regenerative business model in a preneurial context  
  • understand the concept of regeneration in a business context  
  • identify, analyze, and synthesize relevant literature in the context of regenerative business models  
  • develop a team charta considering complementary and missing skills within their team
Module Content Students learn  
  • to differentiate and appreciate different types of preneurship
  • to understand regeneration in the context of business models
  • to create a vision and identifying regenerative potential for their project
  • aspects of forming a successful and resilient team
Teaching / Learning Methods
  • Workshops
  • Group work (including presentation)
  • Reflection
  • Mentoring discussions
  • Lectures
  • Case-related field research / excursions
Assessment of Learning
Outcome		 Performance grade (100%):
  • Written documentation 70% (group work)
  • Oral presentation 30% (group work)
In case of failed assessment, the following options are possible:
  1. The failed assessments may be resubmitted (in case of written work and grade between 3.5 and 3.99) or a supplementary examination can be carried out (in case of oral assessment). Counts as first attempt.
  2. The failed assessments can be repeated the next time they are scheduled in the regular timetable. Counts as second attempt.
Bibliography -
Language English
Comments Follow-up Modules: Agro Food Project 2, Agro Food Project 3, Agro Food Project 4

 

Note

Course: Agro Food Project 1 – Vision and Proposal
No.
n.MA.PR.AFP1.22FS.V
Title
Agro Food Project 1 – Vision and Proposal

Note

  • No module description is available in the system for the cut-off date of 14 May 2026.