Equine Management Curriculum

Freshman Year

Fall Semester		Credit Hours	Spring Semester		Credit Hours
ACAD1001	First Year Experience	2	ENGL1003	Writing about Literature	3
ACCT1001	Financial Accounting	3	EQST1001* EQST1002	Foundations in Riding I or Foundations in Riding II	3
ENGL1001	English Composition I	3	INFO1003	Computer Applications	3
EQST1601	Foundation In Equine Care	3	MATH1200	College Algebra	3
INFO1001	Technology and Society	3	PSYC1001	Introduction to Psychology	3
MGMT1000	Introduction to Business	3
		17			15

Sophomore Year

Fall Semester		Credit Hours	Spring Semester		Credit Hours
ANSC2701	Equine Anatomy and Physiology	3	ECON2002	Macroeconomics	3
ECON2001	Microeconomics	3	LGLS2205	Legal Aspects of Business	3
EQST2801	Fundamentals of Farm and Stable Management	3	MGMT2200	Principles of Management and Leadership	3
MATH2200	Statistics	3	ACCT1002	Managerial Accounting	3
MKTG2104	Principles of Marketing	3		History Elective	3
		15			15

Junior Year

Fall Semester		Credit Hours	Spring Semester		Credit Hours
MGMT3200	Financial Management	3	MGMT3100	International Business	3
MGMT3600	Management Decision Making and Problem Solving	3	MGMT3400	Human Resource Management	3
	Health Elective	3		Communications Elective	3
	Equine Elective	3		Equine Elective	3
	Science Elective w/lab	4		Science Elective	3
		16			15

Senior Year

Fall Semester		Credit Hours	Spring Semester		Credit Hours
EQST4906	Equine Studies Internship	3	MGMT4100	Business Policy and Strategy	3
MKTG3001	Marketing Management	3		Equine Elective (3000+)	3
MKTG3300	Principles of Sales	3		Equine Elective (3000+)	3
PHIL3001	Ethics	3		Open Elective	3
	Business Elective (3000+)	3		Global Awareness and Diversity Elective	3
		15			15
				Total Credits:	123

Special requirements:

All students (full or part-time) are required to demonstrate proof of medical insurance, a tetanus booster within the past 10 years, and a tuberculosis test within one year to participate in the equine courses of this major. Rabies pre-exposure prophylaxis immunization is strongly recommended. Students are required to either show proof of rabies immunization or sign a declination form. In addition, students must be able to easily lift at least 50 lbs. since work with horses may require movement of large bales of hay and feed, as well as restraint of 1000 lbs. or larger animals. Appropriate attire will be required for any class visiting an equine facility whether for laboratory or demonstration.

Graduates of this program should be able to demonstrate an understanding of business and management concepts in addition to an understanding and competency in the care of, handling of, and management of horses of all ages and physical abilities.

*Students may test out of EQST1001 with a combination of in-saddle skills demonstration and written examination.  These students will be required to take EQST1002

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ACCT1001 Financial Accounting 3 cr.

This course introduces the nature and purpose of accounting in our economy and its business organizations. The focus is on the fundamental steps in the accounting cycle using manual and computer applications. Upon completion, students should be able to read and interpret financial statements, apply basic principles and procedures for statement preparation, understand the nature of double-entry bookkeeping and accrual accounting, understand the nature and role of professional accounting standards, and, most importantly, understand what the numbers mean. Financial accounting activities are concerned with the proper recording of financial data and the preparation of financial statements and reports (including the income statement, balance sheet, statement of owners’ equity, and cash flow statement) that provide information about the firm’s past performance and current financial position. Such statements and reports are intended for “external” decision makers, who are not involved in the day-to-day management of the enterprise, such as stockholders, banks, suppliers, other creditors, employees, taxing authorities and other government agencies, and other external stakeholders. The fundamental need for financial accounting is to reduce the principal-agent problem by measuring and monitoring agents’ (i.e., managers’) performance and reporting the results to interested users, including, but not limited to, stockholders, bondholders, regulatory agencies, and the tax man.

ACCT1002 Managerial Accounting 3 cr.

This course is designed to expose students to the theory and practice of selecting and analyzing managerial and financial accounting information for internal use by managers for decision-making, planning, directing and controlling purposes. In financial accounting, management accounting information is usually confidential and used by management, instead of publicly reported; forward-looking, instead of historical; and pragmatically computed, instead of complying with accounting standards. The students will learn to design and apply systems to calculate costs for job-orders and operational process, analyze cost behavior through variable costing and activity-based costing, generate pricing and profit analysis and plans, calculate standard costs, develop flexible budgets, analyze overhead costs, do business segment analysis, and make capital budgeting decisions. Prerequisites: ACCT1001; MGMT1000 (previously or concurrently).

ANSC2701 Equine Anatomy and Physiology 3 cr.

A discussion of the anatomy and physiology of the horse, concentrating on the musculoskeletal, gastrointestinal, cardiovascular and the respiratory systems, with an emphasis on the application of this knowledge to improve care and management of the horse.

ECON2001 Microeconomics 3 cr.

This course will focus on the organization and functions of the American economic system of capitalism, including a description and analysis of major economic institutions such as the “free market” and the development of the ability to apply economic analysis to the study of consumption, production, demand, supply, price determination, and costs. In addition to the workings of and outcomes in traditional product markets for goods and services (like food, clothing, housing, and educational services, there will be a special focus on the labor market, financial markets, and the health care market. Prerequisites: MGMT1000 and MATH1200.

ECON2002 Macroeconomics 3 cr.

Utilizing microeconomic principles as its foundations, macroeconomics is concerned with the modern concept of aggregate economic productivity and output, national income analysis, inflation, national levels of employment and unemployment, and the government taxing, spending, and monetary policies designed to affect these aggregates while maintaining balanced economic progress. The nature of the market for money, the role of the commercial banking industry, and how and why central banks manage the money supply will be one area of focused study. Another will be the impact of international trade, trade policies, and the market for foreign exchange. The globalization of finance, risk management, and central bank coordination and cooperation will also be studied. Prerequisite: ECON 2001.

EQST1001 Foundations in Riding I 3 cr.

This course is designed to introduce the student to the basic concepts of horsemanship and equitation. The course is directed at students with no or limited prior riding instruction. The course includes both lecture and in-saddle work. (1 hour lecture and 2-2 hour labs). Students with previous riding experience may ask to test out of this course. An additional elective will then replace this course to maintain the credit load. Students who are not Equine Studies or Equine Management majors will be charged an additional fee of $750 for this course.

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EQST1002 Foundations in Riding II 3 cr.

This course is a continuation of EQST1001 with further development of riding skills and the improvement of seat, balance and the feel of the horse. Development of good riding technique is important before the student can go on to learn how to instruct. Students testing out of Foundations in Riding I, will still be required to take this course. The course includes both lecture and in-saddle work. (1 hour lecture and 2-2 hour labs). Pre-requisite: EQST1001 or permission of instructor. Students who are not Equine Studies or Equine Management majors will be charged an additional fee of $750 for this course.

EQST1601 Foundation in Equine Care 3 cr.

An introduction to basic horsemanship. Students learn and practice fundamental skills such as handling of horses, assessment of basic horse behavior, feeding and grooming horses, cleaning of stalls, and general day to day horse care. Students are required to participate in a rotation through the barn during morning and afternoon chores. Includes two hours of lecture and two hours of lab.

EQST2801 Fundamentals of Farm and Stable Management 3 cr.

This course involves operation, application, and maintenance of the farm and stable, including maintaining feed and hay supplies and other barn inventories; management of stable employees, suppliers, vendors, professional services; waste management, and tack management; equine liability laws, equine insurance concerns, and employee and customer/client relations will be discussed. Two hours lecture and a two hour lab. Pre-requisite: EQST1601.

EQST4906 Equine Studies Internship 3 cr.

This course incorporates on-site training in the student’s area of interest. The student will be required to fulfill 200 hours at a site chosen with the Internship Coordinator. While at this site the student will be expected to act in a professional manner as a representative of the College while she/he learns new skills and techniques. They will be required to write a comprehensive report at the end of the Internship discussing the acitivity and knowledge gained at the site. Pre-requisite: Senior status in the Equine Studies or Equine Management Program or advisor’s and Director’s approval.

INFO1003 Computer Applications 3 cr.

This course is designed to be an introduction to professional business application software in the areas of spreadsheets and databases.

LGLS2205 Legal Aspects of Business 3 cr.

This course is designed to provide a survey of the legal environment from the perspective of professional service and business employment responsibilities. The areas studied include personal injury law, contracts, the Uniform Commercial Code, partnership law, secured transactions, bankruptcy, and property law. The intent of the course is to familiarize students with questions and issues that arise in everyday business life.

MATH1200 College Algebra 3 cr.

The topics covered include properties of number systems, polynomials, linear and quadratic equations and inequalities, radical equations, absolute value equations, systems of equations and inequalities, graphing and verbal problems. Prerequisite: C or better in MATF1001 or MATF1002, or appropriate placement score. A grade of C or better is required for graduation from the Veterinary Technology program.

MATH2200 Statistics 3 cr.

An introductory course for students having backgrounds limited to precalculus mathematics. Areas treated are statistical methods, sampling, probability, frequency distributions, estimations, correlation and tests of significance. Prerequisite: C or better in MATH1200 or appropriate placement score.

MGMT1000 Introduction to Business 3 cr.

This course is about principles of the business sector of our society. Students are exposed to the areas of business and its environment, legal forms of business ownership and operations of business. Emphasis is on the interrelationships of managing human resources, marketing, production, financing, and control aspects of business. Business-government relations, small business management and franchising and career opportunities in the field of business are explored.

MGMT2200 Principles of Management and Leadership 3 cr.

This course sets forth the basic functions of management and the role of a manager from an operational as well as from an environmental viewpoint. Guiding principles and practices which increase management effectiveness are analyzed.

MGMT3200 Financial Management 3 cr.

This course is designed to provide an understanding of financial functions in firms and the responsibilities of the financial manager. Financial concepts and tools for use in effective financial decision making and problem solving are also explored. Prerequisites: ACCT1001, ACCT1002, and MATH2200.

MGMT3400 Human Resource Management 3 cr.

An analysis and examination of the human resource management functions. Theories and concepts leading to the effective utilization of human resources in organizations will include manpower planning, recruiting, selection and employment, training, promotion, compensation and discipline. Case studies will focus on problems associated with human resource applications in actual organizations. Prerequisite: MGMT2200, or 3490 for Accelerated Program students.

MGMT3100 International Business 3 cr.

A broad-based introduction to management within the framework of international competition. The concept of international business is addressed as a global economic entity. Students deal with strategies, problems and opportunities faced by businesses engaged in international operations. Prerequisite: MGMT1000.

MGMT3600 Management Decision Making and Problem Solving 3 cr.

This course examines the structure of problems, the approaches to problem solving, and the thought processes that managers use to define problems and reach decisions. In the study of problem solving and managerial decision-making, students recognize their own decision-making style. Prerequisites:  ACCT1002, MATH2200, MGMT2200, and PSYC1001.

MGMT4100 Business Policy and Strategy 3 cr.

This is a capstone course in which students will develop their managerial skills through the analysis of problems in various-sized businesses. This course integrates the knowledge that students have gained in accounting, economics, finance, management, and marketing. Students will do a business simulation and will write a business plan. They will analyze real companies, identify problems, and formulate a course of action that aligns with, and supports, a company’s strategy. Prerequisites: MGMT3200, MGMT3400, and MKTG3001.

MKTG2104 Principles of Marketing 3 cr.

This course is designed to be a concentrated study of the marketing of consumer and industrial products on the retail, wholesale, and manufactory levels. Marketing functions are defined and described along with an analysis of the various marketing processes. Classroom work includes a study of related case materials.

MKTG3001 Marketing Management 3 cr.

In this course, students solve marketing problems from a management point of view. Emphasis is on analyzing marketing situations, identifying problems, determining solutions, implementing corrective action, and planning strategy. The student learns how the marketing management functions are applied to produce an effective marketing program. The case study method is applied. Prerequisite: MKTG2104.

MKTG3300 Principles of Sales 3 cr.

This course will offer an opportunity to develop proper selling techniques. The elements of a sale are explored and developed to the point where students are able to evaluate sales presentations. Prerequisite: MKTG2104 or MKTG3001.

PHIL3001 Ethics 3 cr.

The student will be able to recognize and define the various types of formal logic processes used in argumentation and distinguish between valid and invalid arguments. The student will be able to identify the six basic types of value systems and distinguish between the variations in the systems.

PSYC1001 Introduction to Psychology 3 cr.

An introduction to the basic concepts and fundamental principles of human behavior using the historical background of psychology as a foundation, and present theory and research as a tool to explore principles of learning, human development motivation, stress, personality, interpersonal skills and mental health.