Equine
Area of Study

Equine

Equine Business Management

TOTAL CREDITS
60
CIP:
010507
BANNER:
EQBM
Associate of Applied Science

Students enrolled in this program show an interest in the organizational, managerial, and commercial aspects of the equine industry; as well as students interested in advanced performance horse care, equine reproduction, instruction and stable management.

The variety of courses focusing on business management provide students with the skills and knowledge to pursue in either a hands-on or support sector position in the equine industry, pursue a career in business or to pursue an advanced degree.

Program Learning Outcomes:  

  • Students should be able to understand the terminology associated with the western horse. This includes but not limited to: common names of equine body parts, common names of tack, and commonly accepted horse training terminology.
  • Students will be able to understand normal horse health, body condition, normal vital signs, common unsoundness, common illness, normal preventative healthcare and nutrition. This includes procedure for feeding appropriate volumes of forage, concentrates and water required by the horse.
  • Students will be able to understand common industry accepted equine reproduction techniques, practices, and terminology.
  • Student will be able to understand basic and common equine business practices, including but not limited to: creating a business plan, creating a marketing plan, creating cover letters and resumes as well as understand the economic impact of the horse industry in the United States and World Wide.
  • Students will properly communicate the above terminology and skills in a professional manner.

Written Communication

Total Credits 3

Choose one of the following courses.

Course Number Course Title Credits Details
ENG115ENG1015
Technical English & Communication 3

Focuses on the written and oral communication needs of students in vocational and technical fields. Enables the student to practice written, oral, reading, reasoning, and interpersonal communication skills in order to become successful (or to remain successful) in the workplace. (3-0)

ENG121ENG1021
English Composition I:GT-CO1 3

Emphasizes planning, writing, and editing/revisions of compositions, coupled with development of critical and logical thinking skills. This course includes a minimum of five compositions that stress analytical, evaluative, and persuasive/argumentative writing. This is a Statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-CO1 category. Prerequisite: College Readiness in English. (3-0)

ENG131ENG1031
Technical Writing I: GT-CO1 3

Develops skills one can apply to a variety of technical documents. Focuses on principles for organizing, writing, and revising clear, readable documents for industry, business, and government. This is a Statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-CO1 category. Prerequisite: College Readiness in English. (3-0)

Oral Communication

Total Credits 3
Course Number Course Title Credits Details
COM115COM1150
Public Speaking 3

Combines the basic theory of speech communication with public speech performance skills. Emphasizes on speech delivery, preparation, organization, support, audience analysis, and delivery. (3-0)

Mathematics

Total Credits 3

Choose MAT1140 (MAT107) or higher Math Course.

Course Number Course Title Credits Details
MAT107MAT1140
Career Math: Program Emphasis 3

Agriculture Emphasis - Covers material designed for career and technical students who need to study particular mathematical topics. Topics include measurement, algebra, geometry, statistics, and graphs. These are presented at an introductory level and the emphasis is on applications. Prerequisite: Successful completion of MAT0250 or MAT0300 with a "C" grade or better or appropriate placement scores. (3-0)

Wind/Welding Emphasis - Covers material designed for career and technical students who need to study particular mathematical topics. Topics include measurement, algebra, geometry, and graphs. These are presented at an introductory level and the emphasis is on applications. Prerequisite: Successful completion of MAT0250 or MAT0300 with a "C" grade or better or appropriate placement scores. (3-0)

Science or Computer Science

Total Credits 3
Course Number Course Title Credits Details
ASC100ASC1100
Animal Sciences 3

A study of the basic fundamentals of livestock production pertaining to principles of breeding, genetics, nutrition, health, anatomy and physiology of beef, sheep, swine, dairy, and horses. Other areas to be emphasized will be selection, breed classifications and identification, and the classification and marketing of meat animal products. (3-0)

Social and Behavioral Sciences

Total Credits 3

Choose one of the following courses.

Course Number Course Title Credits Details
AGB102AGB1002
Foundations of Agricultural business 3

Focuses on the foundational aspects of the primary agriculture business areas including economics, management, marketing, sales, and finance in an applied manner. Current events in agriculture are discussed with emphasis on application to agribusiness. (3-0)

or

AGE102AGE1102
Agriculture Economics: GT-SS1 3

Focuses on economic principles as applied to agriculture through price discovery with producer supply and consumer demand, governmental policies, rural development, and resource management. This is a Statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-SS1 category. (3-0)

Program Requirements

Total Credits 31
Course Number Course Title Credits Details
AGB120AGB1020
Agricultural Salesmanship 3

Principles and techniques of agricultural sales as applied to goods and services being sold to individual producers or agricultural businesses. Emphasis will be placed on building business relationships and product training. (3-0)

AGB218AGB2018
Computerized Farm Records 3

Provides hands-on experience with a detailed computerized accounting system. The activities will lead students through entering transactions that develop the financial statements. Time will be provided for exploration with different accounting software. (3-0)

AGB228AGB2028
Agribusiness Management 3

Provides the student with basic management principles and practical experience in applying principles of economics, business, marketing, and finance to the management of an agri-business operation. (2-1.5)

AGE208AGE2108
Agricultural Finance 3

An introductory course in principles of finance and their application to agriculture and agri–business, including the time value of money, net present value analysis, interest, credit, lending institutions, financial statements, and financial ratios. Prerequisite: Successful completion of AGE1102 with a "C" grade or better. (3-0)

ASC102ASC1102
Introduction to Equine Science 4

This course covers the basics of the equine industry, breeds, selection, form to function, care and management, soundness, health, reproduction, feeding, facilities, physiology, production systems, and management systems. (3-2)

ASC225ASC2125
Feeds and Feeding 4

A study of the basic nutrients, common feeds, and feed additives fed to livestock, anatomy of digestive systems, and basic feeding practices for beef, sheep, swine, horses, and dairy. The lab portion of this class will be devoted to calculating and balancing rations to fulfill nutrient requirements for farm animals for growth, finishing, reproduction and lactation, and work. Prerequisite: Successful completion of ASC1100 with a "C" grade or better. (3-2)

CIS118CIS1018
Introduction to PC Applications 3

This course introduces basic computer terminology, file management, and PC system components. Provides an overview of office application software including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentation graphics. Includes the use of a web browser to access the Internet. (3-0)

Agriculture Emphasis preferred

EQM158EQM1058
Equine Reproduction 2

Introduces horse reproduction and the various breeding and management practices found on breeding farms. Covers physiology of the mare and stallion reproductive systems, care of the stallion and the mare, mare heat detection, breeding, care of pregnant mares, foaling, problems in the foal, and care of the foal and yearling. (2-0)

EQM210EQM2010
Equine Health 2

Assists students in planning annual equine health programs. Introduces students to methods of prevention, recognition, and treatment of common equine diseases. (2-0)

EQM211EQM2011
Equine Health Lab 1

Application of practical skills, methods, and techniques used to prevent and treat equine diseases and health problems. (0-1.5)

Electives

Total Credits 14

Minimum of 14 credits of elective courses are required. All elective courses must be approved by NJC Academic Advisor or Program Coordinator. Courses in the following disciplines (Prefixes) are preferred: ACC, AGB, AGE, AGP, AGR, AGY, AME, ASC, BUS, CIS, EQM, EQT, JOU, MAN, MAR, MGD, or RAM. Other related courses must be approved by NJC Academic Advisor or Program Coordinator.