Advanced Agriculture Business Management

The Advanced Ag Business Management Certificate focuses on in-depth financial analysis of the business and measuring the past and present performance of the agriculture operation. Potential products to be completed in this certificate program include, but are not limited to, an expanded trend analysis, pro-forma statements, alternative enterprise budgets, revised components of the business plan, risk management plan, and a critical issues list.

Program Learning Outcomes:

Prepare financial documents, including but not limited to; a statement of owner’s equity, statement of cash flow and Pro-forma financial statements.
Complete an expanded trend analysis.
Create and implement a risk management plan.
Maintain and refine their computerized record-keeping system.

Program Requirements

Total Credits 18

Course Number	Course Title	Credits
ABM213ABM2013	Advanced Business Management I	3
Interprets in-depth financial analysis processes for the business. This will include advanced financial analysis terminology and financial statements. (5-7.5-41.7)
ABM214ABM2014	Advanced Business Management II	3
Analyzes existing financial trends and emphasis of pro forma activities for further analysis of the business. Utilization of accurate accrual records and historical data will provide the basis of the pro forma statement development as it currently operates. (5-7.5-41.7)
ABM215ABM2015	Advanced Business Management III	3
Identifies and examines alternative enterprise(s) for the business. This will include measuring the business performance past and present and assessing business goals. (5-7.5-41.7)
ABM216ABM2016	Advanced Business Management IV	3
Evaluates and assesses revisions to the business plan. This will include a process for periodic review with a focus on strengthening of management skills. (5-7.5-41.7)
ABM217ABM2017	Advanced Business Management V	3
Identifies critical areas in the business and sources of business risk. Various methods of researching resource materials to keep business plan current will be addressed as well as identifying alternatives to minimize future risks. (5-7.5-41.7)
ABM218ABM2018	Advance Business Management VI	3
Changes business plan to include a risk management component which addresses the critical issues identified. (5-7.5-41.7)

Program Requirements / Classes

Agriculture Business Records and Business Planning	CERT
Agriculture Financial Analysis	CERT
Agriculture Commodity Marketing	CERT
Agriculture Market Plan Development	CERT
Advanced Agriculture Business Management	CERT
Agriculture Profit Maximization	CERT
Rural Business Entrepreneurship	CERT

Degree Descriptions

Associate of Arts Degree (A.A.) and Associate of Science Degree (A.S.)

The AA and the AS degrees are traditional 2-year degrees specifically designed to transfer to 4-year institutions for the purpose of completing a BA or a BS. They are often referred to as university parallel degrees. The general education requirements are what actually permit the degrees to be called Associates or Arts or Science. The difference between the AS and AA is minimal, with the AA permitting math courses and a science course that are not recognized under the AS degree. Read Colorado's Guaranteed Transfer Policy here.

Associate of General Studies (A.G.S.)

The AGS degree is, at times, articulated to transfer to certain 4-year institutions and programs. There is more room for flexibility in this degree. Generally, if a student decides to transfer to a 4-year school to pursue a BA or BS after earning the AGS, they may be short some of the general education requirements.

Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)

The Associate of Applied Science degree is rarely pursued by a student who intends to transfer to a 4-year school. It is primarily a degree that prepares a student to go directly into the workforce. It is typically a specific technical career that the student who seeks the AAS is seeking. Again, the general education requirements are less rigid with the AAS degree.

Certificate Programs

Certificates are 1-year technical programs that require no general education courses. Auto Tech, Agri-business, and Cosmetology are Certificate programs. English, math, science, etc. are not required to complete a certificate, although some students choose to take preparatory classes that might help them succeed in the program.