1st semester courses |
AC 118 Agribusiness Accounting I - 3 credits
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| AC 118 introduces the concepts and applications of financial accounting. Topics in AC118 Agribusiness Accounting I include accounting concepts and principles, the recording process, preparing financial statements, internal control, cash and receivables. Prerequisites: Grade XII Math or equivalent. Co-requisites: None |
AE 100 Microeconomics - 3 credits
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| This course deals with the economic principles underlying production, markets, and the national economy. Agricultural examples are used throughout. Pre/co-requisites: None |
AG 100 Introduction to Agribusiness - 3 credits
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Introduction to Agribusiness provides students a look into the world of Agribusiness and what role it plays within the Agricultural Value Chain. Students develop skills to apply for a job / position, evaluate resources and sources of information, communicate in a professional setting and explore personal finance practices and credit sources. Pre/co-requisites: none.
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MA 140 Agribusiness Mathematics - 3 credits
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| Solving practical financial and mathematical problems encountered in the business world is the focus of this course. It reviews the mathematics of ratios, percentage, and basic algebra and their applications to business problems. The principle of the time value of money is covered in depth with its important applications to finance, investments and capital budgeting. Use of financial calculators is emphasized throughout. Prerequisite: Grade XII Math or equivalent. Co-requisites: None |
MK 302 Strategic Marketing - 3 credits
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| This course is designed to develop knowledge and understanding of marketing techniques. It includes analysis of marketing operations, product assortment, price structure, channel of distribution, and promotion of goods and services. Pre/co-requisites: None |
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2nd semester courses |
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AC 218 Agribusiness Accounting II - 3 credits
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| AC 218 is a continuation of AC 118. Topics included in AC 218 Agribusiness Accounting II are: inventories; capital assets; current liabilities; owner's equity in partnerships and corporations; analyzing financial statements; the statement of cash flows, and accounting information systems. Prerequisites: AC 118. Co-requisites: None |
AG 101 Applied Technology in Agribusiness- 3 credits
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| Current and emerging trends in technology and tech tools as they relate to the agriculture industry are explored and discussed. Students identify new technologies and assess their usefulness in a variety of agribusiness settings. Pre/co-requisites: none |
BA 333 Agribusiness Simulation - 3 credits
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| This course bridges the gap between learned theory and applied practices. Students are able to utilize a software program and make decisions as agricultural business managers in a team environment. Leadership practices, human resources, and financial analysis are all covered. Pre/co-requisites: None |
CO 265 Communications in Agriculture - 3 credits
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| This course offers an opportunity for agribusiness students to improve their skills in oral communication and to effectively participate in a team environment. During the course students explore leadership, working in groups and the importance of team diversity. Students have the opportunity to make presentations to the class. Prerequisite: CO 165.Co-requisites: None |
You will also choose one of the below courses for semester 2
AE 300 Grain, Oilseeds and Pulse Crop Marketing - 3 credits
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| This course provides an in-depth analysis of both the pricing and delivery options available to the farm manager. Students learn how to analyze the grain, oilseed, and pulse crop markets. Prerequisite: AE 100. Co-requisites: None |
AN 212 Introduction to Livestock Nutrition - 3 credits
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| Students learn the principles and practices of nutrition as they apply to large animals. Each nutrient class is studied in relation to its function, deficiency and requirement in the body. Nutrient requirements for maintenance, growth, and production are applied through the formulation of diets for beef, dairy, swine, and horses. Students work through practical feeding programs based on economics and available feeds. Pre/co-requisites: None |
AN 315 Beef Production - 3 credits
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| This course is designed to provide the student with a working knowledge of the beef industry in Canada. The main focus of the course is on beef cow-calf and feedlot operations. Topics include cattle types, animal handling facilities, feeding management, seasonal activities, genetics and breeding programs, economics, and marketing. Emphasis is placed on knowledge for employment and enterprise management decision-making. Pre/co-requisites: None |
AN 330 Dairy Cattle Production - 3 credits
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| This course is a general overview of dairy production. Topics discussed include supply management, equipment and milking systems, the lifecycle of dairy cattle, the importance of milk quality and food safety and the economics of dairy production. DHI reports and their usefulness in herd management are also discussed. Pre/co-requisites: None |
CR 242 Weed & Herbicide Management - 3 credits
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This is a course in weed biology, ecology and identification. The integration of common cultural, biological and herbicide weed management practices with the entire cropping system is discussed. Herbicide types, modes of action and responsible use of herbicides is included. Pre/co-requisites: None
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Year 2 Courses |
AE 210 Farm Tax & Succession Plan - 3 credits
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| The main features of income taxation for farm businesses. Also covers business organizations and estate planning including tax implications. Prerequisites: AC 118 & AE 202. Co-requisites: None |
AE 230 Farm Financial Management - 3 credits
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Students learn to use concepts and tools of economics and financial management as they apply to farming. A large part of the course consists of assignments dealing with time value of money principles, economic analysis, financial analysis, budgeting and other management tools. Assignments use Office 365 programs such as Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Prerequisite: AE 202. Co-requisites: None
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AG 200 Agricultural Advocacy - 3 credits
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| Course under development. New course fall 2022. |
AG 201 Data-driven Decision Making - 3 credits
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| Course under development. New course fall 2022. |
AG 202 Agricultural Risk Management - 3 credits
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| Course under development. New course fall 2022. |
BA 171 Agricultural Sales - 3 credits
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| BA 171 is an examination of the personal qualities and skills required of an agricultural salesperson. The course includes exploration of the motivations underlying the buying decision, the techniques and theory utilized in the preparation of the sales presentation, and a review of the elements of a sales plan. Role-playing and case studies are used to demonstrate sales and leadership techniques. Pre/co-requisites: None |
BA 376 Ag Venture Development - 3 credits
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| Students integrate the knowledge and skills they have learned from previous courses and experiences in a functioning business setting. Students experience the entire process of building and presenting a comprehensive business plan for a new business venture, for the expansion / betterment of an existing small or medium size business or on the succession of an existing business to a new owner. Prerequisites: BA 375. Co-requisites: None |
LA 277 Agricultural Law & Policy - 3 credits
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| This course introduces the learner to select elements of the legal and political environment that plays a significant role in agribusiness. It provides students with the tools to understand and analyze both current and future agricultural laws and policies. Pre/co-requisites: None |
You also choose either BA 375 or BA 377
BA 375 Business Management & Case Analysis - 3 credits
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| Students integrate the knowledge and skills they have learned in a functioning business setting. The analysis of business cases, implementation of various management practices, and critical thinking is crucial. Students are exposed to external clients, resources, and expertise to expand their knowledge, skills, and relationships in business. Prerequisites: Students must pass all first year Agribusiness courses before enrolling in the Business Management and Case Analysis course in the second year of Agribusiness. Pre/co-requisites: None |
BA 377 Agribusiness Industry Practicum - 3 credits
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Course under development. New course fall 2022.
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You will also choose one of the below courses for year 2
CR 188 Range & Forage Management - 3 credits
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| This course introduces the student to soil science and productivity; it focuses on plant structure and functions, grazing management and techniques for rangeland and pastures, and forage and field crop management. Pre/co-requisites: None |
PA 211 Applications in Precision Farm - 3 credits
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| This course provides an overview of precision farming techniques and the equipment used to implement these techniques. Differential Global Positioning Systems (DGPS) receivers, yield monitors, variable rate application equipment, remote sensing techniques, and field scouting computers are studied and used to collect data used for making crop planning decisions. Pre/co-requisites: None |
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