This course is designed to apply skills and competencies from agricultural economics to a decision-making system that focuses on the profitable operation of an agricultural business. This course will cover financial management, business planning, organizational structures, and leadership and ethics
For each unit of credit, a minimum of three hours per week with one of the hours for class and two hours for studying/preparation outside of class is expected.
The agriculture program at SCCC provides opportunities to further each student’s knowledge of and skills in agricultural operations.
Outcome #1: Read with comprehension, be critical of what they read, and apply knowledge gained from their reading to broader issues of the day.
Outcome #5: Demonstrate the ability to think critically by gathering facts, generating insights, analyzing data, and evaluating information.
- Understand the major financial statements: what they report, how to interpret and use the data, and how they are connected.
- Discuss the basic principles of management and decision-making as related to both farm and non-farm agribusiness.
- Understand the steps and formats of business plan writing.
- Design and propose a detailed written business plan.
- Describe the common organizational structures and identify situations where each structure is appropriate.
- Construct a working environment that demonstrates professionalism, leadership, and ethical conduct.
- Agribusiness Management: Scope, Functions, and Tasks
- Agribusiness Management: Organization and Context
- Marketing Management
- Financial Management
- Operations Management
- Human Resource Management
- Lecture
- Discussion
- Inquiry-based learning
- Course textbooks
- Videos
- US Small Business Administration
- SCCC Outcome #1 will be assessed and measured by participation in course discussions.
- SCCC Outcome #5 will be assessed and measured by a business plan project.
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, Seward County Community College will make reasonable accommodations for students with documented disabilities. If you need support or assistance because of a disability, you may be eligible for academic accommodations. Students should identify themselves to the Mental Health Counselor at 620-417-1106 or go to the Student Success Center in the Hobble Academic building, room A149.