Rural Finance and Entrepreneurship Certificate
Advance your rural enterprise! Whether you are a rural business owner or an agriculture lender, this program will assist you in promoting better business within conventional and non-conventional agriculture. This NEW Certificate will replace the former Agriculture Finance Certificate with new and improved courses.
- Courses are directly transferable into the Agriculture Management Diploma for gaining higher credentials and furthering your career in the Agriculture Industry.
- 4 online courses; 1 elective course
Please note new start dates!
Cost per Course:
$749 plus cost of Materials/Texts
Courses
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Agricultural Management Principles
You will develop fundamental concepts of business management within the context of agriculture. These basic tools will provide the foundation for sound business decisions as they related to all aspects and functional areas of the organization.
Textbook: Introduction to Agricultural Economics - $142.95
January 23 - May 6, 2012
Registration Deadline: January 9, 2012
Agribusiness Accounting
You will generate financial records and statements using generally accepted accounting principles for agribusiness. Industry software is used and attention to unique industry issues is emphasized.
Textbook: Fundamentals of Accounting Prinicples - $104.95
January 23 - May 6, 2012
Registration Deadline: January 9, 2012
Agribusiness Financial Management
Improve your business management practices and processes for decision making. The impact of money management on business performance is examined through the application of selected budgeting processes and business risk assessments. Prerequisite: AMT6135 Agribusiness Accounting
Textbook: Farm Management - $183.95
January 23 - May 6, 2012
Registration Deadline: January 9, 2012
Principles of Marketing
You will develop an understanding of marketing concepts, principles and practices. Topics examined include the influence of environmental factors on the marketing process, marketing strategy development, marketing mix formulation and adjustment for pricing, promoting and distributing appropriate products and services to selected markets.
Textbook: Principles of Marketing - $148.90
January 23 - May 6, 2012
Registration Deadline: January 9, 2012
3 Elective Credits
One or more approved course in an area which supports the learner's professional development needs and is consistent with the goals of this Certificate. Elective course(s) must be approved by the Program Coordinator.
For detailed program information, please contact Agriculture, Land and Environment Coordinator, Mary Jane Block, (403) 507-7761, mblock@oldscollege.ca
