Equine Business Management Certificate

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Total certificate hours: 28

Equine Business Management Certificate is designed to provide students with the skills necessary to successfully place them into the equine industry. Although students improve their horsemanship skills, more emphasis is placed on the business management aspect of the equine industry.

Program Learning Outcomes:

Program graduates will be able to

Effectively demonstrate proficiency in chores and tasks required for working safely in a barn environment.
Students will understand employable skills such as proper communication, timeliness, a positive attitude, initiative, and cooperation.
Demonstrate an applicable knowledge in general industry horsemanship by discovering, analyzing and putting to use various forms of riding equipment and current trends in horse care.
Define and apply the knowledge required to address individual care needs and prepare their horse for competition.

Required Courses (22 credits)

AGB 1020 - Agricultural Salesmanship Credits: 3 (3-0)
ACC 1025 - Computerized Accounting Credits: 3(3-0)
EQM 1088 - Practicum: Management Credits: 5(0-12)
EQT 1088 - Practicum: Riding Instruction Credits: 5:(0-12)
EQM 1051 - Horse Production Credits: 4(4-0)
EQM 1058 - Equine Reproduction Credits: 2(2-0)

Elective Courses (6 credits)

ENG 1015 - Technical English and Communication Credits: 3(3-0)
or higher
MAT 1140 - Career Math Credits: 3(3-0)
or higher