Equine Business - Associate of Applied Science
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Equine Business - Associate of Applied Science
Assoc of Applied Science
Major code: 2186
Department: Ag & Natural Resources
Chair: Sandra Porter
Quick Info
Degree Advisor
- Wade Black
- 541-881-5976
The Associate of Science degree in Equine Business prepares student for a wide variety of careers in Equine Business Management including Equine Business Owner/Manager, Equine Facility Manager, Equine Riding Instructor and Equine Breeding operations. The program combines theory with practical skills required for daily equine management operations and other equine supply and service businesses.
Program/Discipline Outcomes
- Apply computer skills needed in the operation and maintenance of an equine business
- Maintain financial records for an equine business operation, analysis and management as well as develop a business plan
- Maintain and/or administer an equine health maintenance program and bio-security measures at an equine facility.
- Demonstrate the knowledge and abilities required to become a Certified Equine Faculty Manager.
- Demonstrate knowledge and abilities required to become a Certified Riding Instructor.
- Develop and maintain an equine marketing plan for an equine enterprise.
Related Educational Requirements (13 Credits)
General Education Coursework is included and required within this degree.
Course # | Course Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
INED 157 | EMPLOYMENT STRATEGIES | 2 |
MATH 063 | TECHNICAL MATH I | 4 |
PSYC 101 | PSYCHOLOGY OF HUMAN RELATIONS | 3 |
WR 115 | INTRO TO COLLEGE WRITING | 4 |
Required Courses (61 Credits)
Courses are listed in suggested sequence.
Year One
Course # | Course Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
AET 212 | INDUSTRIAL SAFETY & MANAGEMENT | 3 |
AG 111 | AGRICULTURE COMPUTERS | 3 |
AG 207 | AGRICULTURE SEMINAR | 1 |
ANS 107 | BASIC HOOF MAINTENANCE | 3 |
ANS 151 | BUILDING AND STABLE MANAGEMENT | 1 |
ANS 152 | BUILDING AND STABLE MANAGEMENT II | 1 |
ANS 153 | BUILDING AND STABLE MANAGEMENT | 1 |
ANS 210 | FEED AND RATION FORMULATION | 3 |
ANS 220 | INTRO TO HORSE PRODUCTION | 3 |
ANS 222 | EQUINE HEALTH & DISEASE | 3 |
ANS 223 | EQUINE BUSINESS & MARKETING | 3 |
AREC 201 | AGRICULTURE ACCOUNTING | 3 |
HPE 120 | FIRST AID & CPR | 2 |
Electives (18 Credits)
There are (18) elective credits required to complete this degree.
Please meet with an Advisor to assist you with selecting electives that will work toward your goals.