Foundations of Global Commodity Chains: From Field to Supermarket Shelf
Core concepts, vocabulary and working environment for global commodity chains: from field to supermarket shelf.
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Mai Studies Original · Political Economy of Food Systems
Global Commodity Chains: From Field to Supermarket Shelf
Global Commodity Chains: From Field to Supermarket Shelf is an original Mai Studies programme in political economy of food systems. Over 4 weeks and roughly 20 guided hours you work through recorded classes, written notes, practical activities, knowledge checks and assessed tasks marked against a published rubric with an 80% pass mark. All material is written in-house. Mai Studies is independent: no official examination content, question bank, recording or branding from any certification body is reproduced, and completion leads to a Mai Studies completion certificate rather than a regulated or accredited qualification.
4 weeks 20 guided hours Intermediate
Included with Mai Studies membership at no extra cost. Fee waivers are available through scholarships and open access.
What you will achieve
- Explain the core principles of global commodity chains: from field to supermarket shelf in plain language
- Apply the methods safely and correctly to realistic scenarios
- Produce a documented portfolio piece assessed against a published rubric
- Plan your next steps in global food commodity chains
Entry guidance
- — Comfortable with beginner-level global food commodity chains
- — Willingness to complete weekly practical work
Original Mai Studies learning material. This is a professional completion programme, not a regulated qualification or university accreditation.
Programme syllabus
3 applied modules
4h
Applied practice in Global Commodity Chains: From Field to Supermarket Shelf
Hands-on work that turns theory into a repeatable method for global food commodity chains.
Portfolio project, assessment and next steps
Produce assessed evidence of your capability and plan the study that follows this programme.