Course Schedule and Catalog
Course Schedule - Spring Semester 2022
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MGMT 768 001 (CRN: 25917)
THE NEW FOOD ECONOMY
Long Title: THE NEW FOOD ECONOMY
Department: Management
Instructor: O'Brien, Belinda
Meetings:
6:15PM - 9:30PM R (20-JAN-2022 - 20-JAN-2022)
8:00AM - 6:00PM S (29-JAN-2022 - 29-JAN-2022)
6:15PM - 9:30PM R (10-FEB-2022 - 10-FEB-2022)
Part of Term: MBA ILE J
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: .75
Course Syllabus:
Course Materials: Rice Campus Store
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Program(s):
MBA for Professional Extended
MBA for Professionals
MBA for Professional Weekend
MBA - Executive Program
MBA
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Section Max Enrollment: 65
Section Enrolled: 26
Enrollment data as of: 31-OCT-2025 5:05AM
Final Exam: GR Course-Dept Schedules Exam
Description: This is a survey course of contemporary topics in the new food economy. We pay particular attention to social justice issues surrounding the production, distribution, marketing and sales, and consumption of food. A sample of covered topics may include: access to capital for non-traditional agriculture, organic & GMO, new technologies and production and distribution, food waste, food insecurity, food marketing, food assistance policies, and other public policies.