Award: Certificate
Basic Program
First Semester
FBM |
111 |
Fundamentals of Farm Business Mgmt. |
4 credits |
Overview of the Farm Business Management program. Students will be introduced to goal setting, self- and business assessment, record keeping, and business projections to provide the fundamentals for personal and business management progress. Current issues affecting business management are an integral part of this course. |
Second Semester
FBM |
121 |
System Mmgmt Data and Farm Analysis |
4 credits |
Continues to build on the fundamentals of farm business management. The student will complete a farm business financial and enterprise analysis. Sound financial record keeping is an integral component. |
Third Semester
FBM |
131 |
Managing and Modify Farm Syst Data |
4 credits |
Helps the student refine their farm business data system and will assist them with applying year-end procedures for farm business analysis. Students will improve accuacy in the following: farm enterprise analysis; tax planning and filing; and cash and liabilities checks. |
Fourth Semester
FBM |
141 |
Interpreting and Eval Finan Data |
4 credits |
Expands on preparation and evaluation of the farm business analysis. Provides continued guidance and improvement of business record close-out procedures, tax implications of managment decisions, and monitoring of farm business and family goals. |
Fifth Semester
FBM |
151 |
Integrating Info for Financial Plan |
4 credits |
Provides a long-term strategy for the student to maintain and enhance the farm business and personal financial goals. |
Sixth Semester
FBM |
161 |
Exam of the Context Sys Management |
4 credits |
Prepares students to develop improved farm system management procedures. Students will evaluate several years of an improved farm system analysis. |
Students who successfully complete a certificate in the Basic Program are eligible to enroll in FBM 211 Special Topics, an individualized course designed to assist the client in developing and evaluating a strategic plan for their farm or ranch business. This program is offered through the Advanced Technical Education division. Instructor approval required.