Introductory course focusing on microeconomic principles of resource allocation, production, cost and market price equilibrium with primary application to farms and agribusinesses. Examination of different market structures and their economic effect on agricultural products and resources. Methods of selecting optimal levels of agricultural production. (C-ID AG-AB124)

Application and analysis of accounting information for farm and agribusiness management; integration of economic, and financial principles in preparing business plans; equipment cost control and crop enterprise accounting methods; capital investment and profit performance; introduction to computerized farm accounting systems.

Aggregate analysis of agricultural economics. Topics include domestic and international forces affecting all parts of the agricultural supply chain, fiscal and monetary policy, trade, agricultural credit, price support, food programs, debt accumulation, agribusiness asset values and income levels.

This course involves the study of principles and practices of the selling process including selling strategies, approaches, why and how people buy, prospecting, territory management, and customer service. Students will also learn self-management, communication, and interpersonal skills necessary in developing managerial abilities, leadership qualities, and facilitating teamwork within the agribusiness sector. (C-ID AG-AB112)

This course provides a basic understanding of the business and economics of the agricultural industry. Students will get an introduction to the economic aspects of agriculture and their implications to the agricultural producer, consumer and the food system. Students will also learn management principles and the decision-making process utilized in the day to day operation of an agricultural enterprise. (C-ID AG-AB104)

The study of the principles of financial accounting for the agriculture industry. Introduction to recording financial business activities, financial statement preparation and analysis of financial information applied to agricultural business. Application of these concepts and methods through hands-on projects developing computer-based solutions for an agriculture business. (C-ID AG-AB128)

This course will cover computer use in the workplace with emphasis on agribusiness applications. Computer applications including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentation managers will be covered. Students will also learn to access information through the Internet, telecommunications, an introduction to web page design and other software appropriate to agribusiness. Students will apply these concepts and methods through hands-on projects, developing computer-based solutions for agriculture business. (C-ID AG-AB108)

Introduction to management principles of food safety, including the importance of Good Agricultural Practices and Good Manufacturing Practices. Identification of potential food safety hazards, sources of contamination, and the U.S. regulatory agencies that enforce the food safety standards. Introduction to the HACCP approach to food safety.