HARFORD COMMUNITY COLLEGE
CURRICULUM PLANNING SHEET 2015-2016
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE
AGRIBUSINESS
CERTIFICATE IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
NAME
Req’d
HCC
Trans. Mil./Test Remaining Requirements/
Credit Credit Credit
Credit
Comments
Students earning a certificate from HCC must complete or demonstrate exemption from the following courses:
ENG 003 and ENG 012, or ENG 018; and MATH 020. See graduation requirement details in this catalog for
further information.
Required Courses
BA 101 (GI)
3
BA 110
3
BA 145
3
BA 209
3
BA 210
3
BA 242
3
BA 245
3
BA 246 OR BA 205
3
TOTAL
24
It is the student’s responsibility to APPLY FOR GRADUATION (degree or certificate) by the published deadlines:
December 1 for May graduation; May 1 for August graduation; and August 1 for December graduation.
Students completing the Certificate in Administrative Professions are able to combine the credits earned
to complete an Associate of Applied Science (AAS).
SEE REVERSE SIDE FOR CATALOG PROGRAM INFORMATION AND SPECIFIC COURSE REQUIREMENTS.
CERTIFICATE IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE
Agribusiness
Award: Certificate in Business Management
2015 - 2016
CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS
Students earning a certificate from HCC must complete or demonstrate
exemption from the following courses: ENG 003 and ENG 012, or ENG 018, and
No. of credits required: 24
For more information: Contact Miriam Huddleston, 443-4122426, mhuddles@harford.edu; or Advising, Career, and Transfer
Services, 443-412-2301.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The Business Management Agribusiness Certificate is designed to
enable students to obtain knowledge, skills, and competencies in the
challenging field of Agribusiness. Students completing the certificate in
Agribusiness are able to combine the credits earned to complete an
Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree to satisfy their individual
career goals.
PROGRAM GOALS
MATH 020. See graduation requirement details in this catalog for further
information.
GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT
Business Management - Agribusiness
Program Level - Undergraduate certificate
Program Length - 1.5 years
How much will this program cost me?*
Tuition and fees: $3,340
Books and supplies: $1,320
On-campus room & board: not offered
Upon successful completion of this program of study students will be
able to:
1. Apply business management skills to effectively manage
farms and agribusinesses.
2. Demonstrate marketing skills appropriate to farms and
agribusiness (commodity marketing in areas such as
livestock, diary, poultry, fruits, and vegetables).
3. Demonstrate skills and knowledge to successfully create,
develop, and run agribusinesses and farms.
4. Prepare for Associate of Applied Sciences (AAS) degree in
Business Management.
*The amounts shown above include costs for the entire program, assuming
normal time to completion. Note that this information is subject to change.
REQUIRED COURSES
How long will it take me to complete this program?
The program is designed to take 1.5 years to complete. Of those that completed
the program in 2013-2014, *% finished in 1.5 years.
*Less than 10 students completed this program in 2013-14. The number who
finished within the normal time has been withheld to preserve the confidentiality
of the students.
Number
BA 101
BA 110
BA 145
BA 209
BA 246
BA 205
BA 242
BA 210
BA 245
Title
Introduction to Business
Introduction to Entrepreneurship
Farm and Agribusiness Management
Agricultural Marketing
Legal Environment of Business
or
Business Law
Introduction to International Business
Business Computer Applications
Contemporary Issues in Business
Total Credits
Credits
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
24
EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION
According to the University of Maryland Institute of Applied Agriculture
and related employment data, agribusiness accounts for 17%of all jobs
in the United States and accounts for nearly one-fifth of the U.S. gross
national product. There continues to be a strong demand by
agribusiness firms for employees skilled in both management and the
agricultural sciences. Students earning degrees in agribusiness may
find opportunities in a broad range of careers, from selling farm
equipment to merchandising agricultural products. The courses listed
in the Business Management Agribusiness Certificate are designed to
provide a number of career options for students in agribusiness
management, entrepreneurship, and marketing. Since agribusiness
involves global issues, a course in international business has been
included in the certificate.
What financing options are available to help me pay for this program?
Financing for this program may be available through grants, scholarships, loans
(federal and private) and institutional financing plans. The median amount of debt
for program graduates is shown below:
Federal loans: *
Private education loans: *
Institutional financing plan: *
* Less than 10 graduates received loans. Median amounts are withheld to
preserve the confidentiality of the loan recipients.
What are my chances of getting a job when I graduate?
The job placement rate for students who completed this program in 2013-2014 is
*%.
* This institution is not currently required to calculate a job placement rate for
program completers.
Date Created: 1/29/2015
Note: The following codes identify courses which satisfy the General Education
Degree Requirements:
Behavioral/Social Science
English Composition
Arts/Humanities
Interdisciplinary and Emerging Issues
Biological/Physical Laboratory Science
Mathematics
Biological/Physical Science