Academic Catalog - Agri-Business Management

ABM 103 / ABM 1003: Records & Business Planning I – 3 Credits
Examines the options available to set up a computerized record keeping system for an agricultural business. Focus is on the selection of a computer software package for the agricultural business. Computer terminology associated with a computerized record keeping system and importance of business planning will be discussed. Notes: Course content and instruction is individualized to address the specific enterprise and business structure owned and/or operated by the ABM student. Assessment of this course will be based on the student project selected from the approved project list found in the State ABM Master Packer. (ABM courses are subject to CCCS statewide policy as stated in the master packet regarding credit hours, contact hours, competencies, certificates, and required documentation). Contact State Program Director for Agriculture.(Contact hours – 54.2 (CO-OP) 5 LEC; 7.5 IND INST; 41.7 CO-OP)
Corequisites: ABM 104 / ABM 1004 and ABM 105 / ABM 1005

ABM 104 / ABM 1004: Records & Business Planning II – 3 Credits
Identifies the proper setup and implementation of accounting software for an agricultural business. A chart of accounts and beginning balance sheet will be created for a computerized record keeping system. Data entry methods for the accounting software and identification of business plan components specific to student needs will be discussed. Notes: Course content and instruction is individualized to address the specific enterprise and business structure owned and/or operated by the ABM student. Assessment of this course will be based on the student project selected from the approved project list found in the State ABM Master Packer. (ABM courses are subject to CCCS statewide policy as stated in the master packet regarding credit hours, contact hours, competencies, certificates, and required documentation). Contact State Program Director for Agriculture.
(Contact hours – 54.2 (CO-OP) 5 LEC; 7.5 IND INST; 41.7 CO-OP)
Corequisites: ABM 103 / ABM 1003 and ABM 105 / ABM 1005

ABM 105 / ABM 1005: Records & Business Plan III – 3 Credits
Examines cash and accrual accounting concepts and basic financial statements created for an agricultural business plan. Notes: Course content and instruction is individualized to address the specific enterprise and business structure owned and/or operated by the ABM student. Assessment of this course will be based on the student project selected from the approved project list found in the State ABM Master Packer. (ABM courses are subject to CCCS statewide policy as stated in the master packet regarding credit hours, contact hours, competencies, certificates, and required documentation). Contact State Program Director for Agriculture.
(Contact hours – 54.2 (CO-OP) 5 LEC; 7.5 IND INST; 41.7 CO-OP)  
Corequisites: ABM 103 / ABM 1003 and ABM 104 / ABM 1004

ABM 106 / ABM 1006: Records & Business Planning III – 3 Credits
Determines the proper processes to maintain an accurate record keeping system for an agricultural business. Notes: Course content and instruction is individualized to address the specific enterprise and business structure owned and/or operated by the ABM student. Assessment of this course will be based on the student project selected from the approved project list found in the State ABM Master Packer. (ABM courses are subject to CCCS statewide policy as stated in the master packet regarding credit hours, contact hours, competencies, certificates, and required documentation). Contact State Program Director for Agriculture.
(Contact hours – 54.2 (CO-OP) 5 LEC; 7.5 IND INST; 41.7 CO-OP)
Corequisites: ABM 107 / ABM 1007 and ABM 108 / ABM 1008

ABM 107 / ABM 1007: Records & Business Planning V – 3 Credits
Determines the proper processes to maintain an accurate record keeping system for an agricultural business. Notes: Course content and instruction is individualized to address the specific enterprise and business structure owned and/or operated by the ABM student. Assessment of this course will be based on the student project selected from the approved project list found in the State ABM Master Packer. (ABM courses are subject to CCCS statewide policy as stated in the master packet regarding credit hours, contact hours, competencies, certificates, and required documentation). Contact State Program Director for Agriculture.
(Contact hours – 54.2 (CO-OP) 5 LEC; 7.5 IND INST; 41.7 CO-OP)
Corequisites: ABM 106 / ABM 1006 and ABM 108 / ABM 1008

ABM 108 / ABM 1008: Records & Business Planning VI – 3 Credits
Explains how to utilize a computerized accounting record keeping system to generate accurate financial records for an agricultural business. Notes: Course content and instruction is individualized to address the specific enterprise and business structure owned and/or operated by the ABM student. Assessment of this course will be based on the student project selected from the approved project list found in the State ABM Master Packer. (ABM courses are subject to CCCS statewide policy as stated in the master packet regarding credit hours, contact hours, competencies, certificates, and required documentation). Contact State Program Director for Agriculture.
(Contact hours – 54.2 (CO-OP) 5 LEC; 7.5 IND INST; 41.7 CO-OP)
Corequisites: ABM 106 / ABM 1006 and ABM 107 / ABM 1007

ABM 113 / ABM 1013: Financial Analysis I – 3 Credits
Explains how to utilize a computerized accounting record keeping system to generate accurate financial records for an agricultural business. Notes: Course content and instruction is individualized to address the specific enterprise and business structure owned and/or operated by the ABM student. Assessment of this course will be based on the student project selected from the approved project list found in the State ABM Master Packer. (ABM courses are subject to CCCS statewide policy as stated in the master packet regarding credit hours, contact hours, competencies, certificates, and required documentation). Contact State Program Director for Agriculture.   (Contact hours – 54.2 (CO-OP) 5 LEC; 7.5 IND INST; 41.7 CO-OP)
Corequisites: ABM 114 / ABM 1014 and ABM 115 / ABM 1015

ABM 114 / ABM 1014: Financial Analysis II – 3 Credits
Examines breakeven figures for business enterprises. This course will cover the calculation process for determining production figures for enterprises as well as refining an established accounting system to generate enterprise data accurately. Notes: Course content and instruction is individualized to address the specific enterprise and business structure owned and/or operated by the ABM student. Assessment of this course will be based on the student project selected from the approved project list found in the State ABM Master Packer. (ABM courses are subject to CCCS statewide policy as stated in the master packet regarding credit hours, contact hours, competencies, certificates, and required documentation). Contact State Program Director for Agriculture.
(Contact hours – 54.2 (CO-OP) 5 LEC; 7.5 IND INST; 41.7 CO-OP)
Corequisites: ABM 113 / ABM 1013 and ABM 115 / ABM 1015

ABM 115 / ABM 1015: Financial Analysis III – 3 Credits
Develop a cash flow and enterprise budgets. Student will learn cash flow concepts and the relationship to enterprise budgets. Use of data from an accounting system as well as other decision aid tools will be used in the cash flow and enterprise budget development. Notes: Course content and instruction is individualized to address the specific enterprise and business structure owned and/or operated by the ABM student. Assessment of this course will be based on the student project selected from the approved project list found in the State ABM Master Packer. (ABM courses are subject to CCCS statewide policy as stated in the master packet regarding credit hours, contact hours, competencies, certificates, and required documentation). Contact State Program Director for Agriculture.
(Contact hours – 54.2 (CO-OP) 5 LEC; 7.5 IND INST; 41.7 CO-OP)
Corequisites: ABM 113 / ABM 1013 and ABM 114 / ABM 1014

ABM 116 / ABM 1016: Financial Analysis IV – 3 Credits
Develop a cost and market value accrual balance sheet. This course focuses on the development of cost and marketing value balance sheets. Accrual features of an established accounting system will be analyzed in determining data that can be generated and utilized in the development of this financial statement. Notes: Course content and instruction is individualized to address the specific enterprise and business structure owned and/or operated by the ABM student. Assessment of this course will be based on the student project selected from the approved project list found in the State ABM Master Packer. (ABM courses are subject to CCCS statewide policy as stated in the master packet regarding credit hours, contact hours, competencies, certificates, and required documentation). Contact State Program Director for Agriculture.
(Contact hours – 54.2 (CO-OP) 5 LEC; 7.5 IND INST; 41.7 CO-OP)
Corequisites: ABM 117 / ABM 1017 and ABM 118 / ABM 1018

ABM 117 / ABM 1017: Financial Analysis V – 3 Credits
Develop a cost and market value accrual balance sheet. This course focuses on the development of cost and marketing value balance sheets. Accrual features of an established accounting system will be analyzed in determining data that can be generated and utilized in the development of this financial statement. Notes: Course content and instruction is individualized to address the specific enterprise and business structure owned and/or operated by the ABM student. Assessment of this course will be based on the student project selected from the approved project list found in the State ABM Master Packer. (ABM courses are subject to CCCS statewide policy as stated in the master packet regarding credit hours, contact hours, competencies, certificates, and required documentation). Contact State Program Director for Agriculture.
(Contact hours – 54.2 (CO-OP) 5 LEC; 7.5 IND INST; 41.7 CO-OP)
Corequisites: ABM 116 / ABM 1016 and ABM 118 / ABM 1018

ABM 118 / ABM 1018: Financial Analysis VI – 3 Credits
Determine financial health of a business with the use of industry financial ratios. This course focuses on industry ratio used in determining the financial health of a business. Types of ratios as well as their calculations will be discussed. Comparisons of financial statements from an accounting system will be utilized. Notes: Course content and instruction is individualized to address the specific enterprise and business structure owned and/or operated by the ABM student. Assessment of this course will be based on the student project selected from the approved project list found in the State ABM Master Packer. (ABM courses are subject to CCCS statewide policy as stated in the master packet regarding credit hours, contact hours, competencies, certificates, and required documentation). Contact State Program Director for Agriculture.
(Contact hours – 54.2 (CO-OP) 5 LEC; 7.5 IND INST; 41.7 CO-OP)
Corequisites: ABM 116 / ABM 1016 and ABM 117 / ABM 1017

ABM 123 / ABM 1023: Commodity Marketing I – 3 Credits
Determine marketing strategies for agriculture commodities. Discussion will include identifying marketing information sources and defining marketing terminology. The students will also examine ways they can use current and forward marketing strategies in their operation. Course will also focus on enterprise identification and refinement of software enterprise features for production data. Notes: Course content and instruction is individualized to address the specific enterprise and business structure owned and/or operated by the ABM student. Assessment of this course will be based on the student project selected from the approved project list found in the State ABM Master Packer. (ABM courses are subject to CCCS statewide policy as stated in the master packet regarding credit hours, contact hours, competencies, certificates, and required documentation). Contact State Program Director for Agriculture.
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(Contact hours – 54.2 (CO-OP) 5 LEC; 7.5 IND INST; 41.7 CO-OP)
Corequisites: ABM 124 / ABM 1024 and ABM 125 / ABM 1025

ABM 124 / ABM 1024: Commodity Marketing II – 3 Credits
Identify the function of basis in market price discovery, how to calculate margin account futures activity, and how to utilize option contracts in mitigating market risks. Investigation of software applications to further the calculations for production costs will be addressed. Notes: Course content and instruction is individualized to address the specific enterprise and business structure owned and/or operated by the ABM student. Assessment of this course will be based on the student project selected from the approved project list found in the State ABM Master Packer. (ABM courses are subject to CCCS statewide policy as stated in the master packet regarding credit hours, contact hours, competencies, certificates, and required documentation). Contact State Program Director for Agriculture.
(Contact hours – 54.2 (CO-OP) 5 LEC; 7.5 IND INST; 41.7 CO-OP)
Corequisites: ABM 123 / ABM 1023 and ABM 125 / ABM 1025

ABM 125 / ABM 1025: Commodity Marketing III – 3 Credits
Utilizes enterprise production data and its impact on cash flow to determine marketing strategies. Notes: Course content and instruction is individualized to address the specific enterprise and business structure owned and/or operated by the ABM student. Assessment of this course will be based on the student project selected from the approved project list found in the State ABM Master Packer. (ABM courses are subject to CCCS statewide policy as stated in the master packet regarding credit hours, contact hours, competencies, certificates, and required documentation). Contact State Program Director for Agriculture.
(Contact hours – 54.2 (CO-OP) 5 LEC; 7.5 IND INST; 41.7 CO-OP)
Corequisites: ABM 123 / ABM 1023 and ABM 124 / ABM 1024

ABM 126 / ABM 1026: Commodity Marketing IV – 3 Credits
Analyzes price behavior using both technical and fundamental analysis. A marketing plan will be developed using calculated production costs and marketing strategies. Notes: Course content and instruction is individualized to address the specific enterprise and business structure owned and/or operated by the ABM student. Assessment of this course will be based on the student project selected from the approved project list found in the State ABM Master Packer. (ABM courses are subject to CCCS statewide policy as stated in the master packet regarding credit hours, contact hours, competencies, certificates, and required documentation). Contact State Program Director for Agriculture.
(Contact hours – 54.2 (CO-OP) 5 LEC; 7.5 IND INST; 41.7 CO-OP)
Corequisites: ABM 127 / ABM 1027 and ABM 128 / ABM 1028

ABM 127 / ABM 1027: Commodity Marketing V – 3 Credits
Covers evaluations and revisions of a marketing plan using actual production costs, local marketing alternatives, futures and option contracts, and technical analysis. Utilization of the plan will be determined. Notes: Course content and instruction is individualized to address the specific enterprise and business structure owned and/or operated by the ABM student. Assessment of this course will be based on the student project selected from the approved project list found in the State ABM Master Packer. (ABM courses are subject to CCCS statewide policy as stated in the master packet regarding credit hours, contact hours, competencies, certificates, and required documentation). Contact State Program Director for Agriculture.
(Contact hours – 54.2 (CO-OP) 5 LEC; 7.5 IND INST; 41.7 CO-OP)
Corequisites: ABM 126 / ABM 1026 and ABM 128 / ABM 1028

ABM 128 / ABM 1028: Commodity Marketing VI – 3 Credits
Covers evaluation and refining of cost of production for all enterprises to select marketing strategies. Utilize these calculations in developing and implement a production data base. Notes: Course content and instruction is individualized to address the specific enterprise and business structure owned and/or operated by the ABM student. Assessment of this course will be based on the student project selected from the approved project list found in the State ABM Master Packer. (ABM courses are subject to CCCS statewide policy as stated in the master packet regarding credit hours, contact hours, competencies, certificates, and required documentation). Contact State Program Director for Agriculture.
(Contact hours – 54.2 (CO-OP) 5 LEC; 7.5 IND INST; 41.7 CO-OP)
Corequisites: ABM 126 / ABM 1026 and ABM 127 / ABM 1027

ABM 163 / ABM 1063: Marketing Plan Development I – 3 Credits
Covers the use of marketing research to analyze the initial steps in developing a marketing plan. The focus will be on product and service component of the market plan. Data trends for products and services from an accounting system will be utilized in the analysis process. Notes: Course content and instruction is individualized to address the specific enterprise and business structure owned and/or operated by the ABM student. Assessment of this course will be based on the student project selected from the approved project list found in the State ABM Master Packer. (ABM courses are subject to CCCS statewide policy as stated in the master packet regarding credit hours, contact hours, competencies, certificates, and required documentation). Contact State Program Director for Agriculture.
(Contact hours – 54.2 (CO-OP) 5 LEC; 7.5 IND INST; 41.7 CO-OP)
Corequisites: ABM 164 / ABM 1064 and ABM 165 / ABM 1065

ABM 164 / ABM 1064: Marketing Plan Development II – 3 Credits
Covers the use of marketing research to analyze the initial steps in developing a marketing plan. The focus will be on product and service component of the market plan. Data trends for products and services from an accounting system will be utilized in the analysis process. Notes: Course content and instruction is individualized to address the specific enterprise and business structure owned and/or operated by the ABM student. Assessment of this course will be based on the student project selected from the approved project list found in the State ABM Master Packer. (ABM courses are subject to CCCS statewide policy as stated in the master packet regarding credit hours, contact hours, competencies, certificates, and required documentation). Contact State Program Director for Agriculture.
(Contact hours – 54.2 (CO-OP) 5 LEC; 7.5 IND INST; 41.7 CO-OP)
Corequisites: ABM 163 / ABM 1063 and ABM 165 / ABM 1065

ABM 165 / ABM 1065: Marketing Plan Development III – 3 Credits
Develops a pricing strategy for a marketing plan. Development of a pricing strategy will include price/qualify relationships, sales methods, and ways to add value to products/services. Data from an inventory system as well as sales and expenses for products/services will be addressed. Notes: Course content and instruction is individualized to address the specific enterprise and business structure owned and/or operated by the ABM student. Assessment of this course will be based on the student project selected from the approved project list found in the State ABM Master Packer. (ABM courses are subject to CCCS statewide policy as stated in the master packet regarding credit hours, contact hours, competencies, certificates, and required documentation). Contact State Program Director for Agriculture.
(Contact hours – 54.2 (CO-OP) 5 LEC; 7.5 IND INST; 41.7 CO-OP)
Corequisites: ABM 163 / ABM 1063 and ABM 164 / ABM 1064

ABM 166 / ABM 1066: Marketing Plan Development IV – 3 Credits
Develops a promotional strategy for a marketing plan. Development will include examining the business image, use of technology and media. Promotional costs will be addressed. Notes: Course content and instruction is individualized to address the specific enterprise and business structure owned and/or operated by the ABM student. Assessment of this course will be based on the student project selected from the approved project list found in the State ABM Master Packer. (ABM courses are subject to CCCS statewide policy as stated in the master packet regarding credit hours, contact hours, competencies, certificates, and required documentation). Contact State Program Director for Agriculture. (Contact hours – 54.2 (CO-OP) 5 LEC; 7.5 IND INST; 41.7 CO-OP)
Corequisites: ABM 167 / ABM 1067 and ABM 168 / ABM 1068

ABM 167 / ABM 1067: Marketing Plan Development V – 3 Credits
Interprets data needed for all components in a marketing plan. Identification of data collected for sections of the marketing plan will be analyzed. The need for additional decision aids tools will be examined. A historical trend analysis for sales and expenses for use in the marketing plan will be developed. Notes: Course content and instruction is individualized to address the specific enterprise and business structure owned and/or operated by the ABM student. Assessment of this course will be based on the student project selected from the approved project list found in the State ABM Master Packer. (ABM courses are subject to CCCS statewide policy as stated in the master packet regarding credit hours, contact hours, competencies, certificates, and required documentation). Contact State Program Director for Agriculture.
(Contact hours – 54.2 (CO-OP) 5 LEC; 7.5 IND INST; 41.7 CO-OP)
Corequisites: ABM 166 / ABM 1066 and ABM 168 / ABM 1068

ABM 168 / ABM 1068: Marketing Plan Development VI – 3 Credits
Designs a marketing plan for the business. Overall marketing plan will be written with focus on how the plan differentiates from others. Cash flow ability will determine feasibility of the plan. Notes: Course content and instruction is individualized to address the specific enterprise and business structure owned and/or operated by the ABM student. Assessment of this course will be based on the student project selected from the approved project list found in the State ABM Master Packer. (ABM courses are subject to CCCS statewide policy as stated in the master packet regarding credit hours, contact hours, competencies, certificates, and required documentation). Contact State Program Director for Agriculture.
(Contact hours – 54.2 (CO-OP) 5 LEC; 7.5 IND INST; 41.7 CO-OP)
Corequisites: ABM 166  / ABM 1066 and ABM 167 / ABM 1067

ABM 203 / ABM 2003: Web Productivity/Utilization I – 3 Credits
Assesses business’s present use of the Internet and the relationships to improved productivity. Notes: Course content and instruction is individualized to address the specific enterprise and business structure owned and/or operated by the ABM student. Assessment of this course will be based on the student project selected from the approved project list found in the State ABM Master Packer. (ABM courses are subject to CCCS statewide policy as stated in the master packet regarding credit hours, contact hours, competencies, certificates, and required documentation). Contact State Program Director for Agriculture.
(Contact hours – 54.2 (CO-OP) 5 LEC; 7.5 IND INST; 41.7 CO-OP)
Corequisites: ABM 204 / ABM 2004 and ABM 205 / ABM 2005

ABM 204 / ABM 2004: Web Productivity/Utilization II – 3 Credits
Identifies common terminology and minimum technical requirements for Internet use. Focuses on common technology terms to broaden knowledge of the Internet and to add credibility to one’s use of technology. Addresses identification of business’s equipment for Internet use. Emphasizes understanding and utilizing the tools available and the technical capabilities of the present business. Notes: Course content and instruction is individualized to address the specific enterprise and business structure owned and/or operated by the ABM student. Assessment of this course will be based on the student project selected from the approved project list found in the State ABM Master Packer. (ABM courses are subject to CCCS statewide policy as stated in the master packet regarding credit hours, contact hours, competencies, certificates, and required documentation). Contact State Program Director for Agriculture.
(Contact hours – 54.2 (CO-OP) 5 LEC; 7.5 IND INST; 41.7 CO-OP)
Corequisites: ABM 203 / ABM 2003 and ABM 205 / ABM 2005

ABM 205 / ABM 2005: Web Productivity/Utilization III – 3 Credits
Appraises the components for the initial development of a web use plan for the business. Notes: Course content and instruction is individualized to address the specific enterprise and business structure owned and/or operated by the ABM student. Assessment of this course will be based on the student project selected from the approved project list found in the State ABM Master Packer. (ABM courses are subject to CCCS statewide policy as stated in the master packet regarding credit hours, contact hours, competencies, certificates, and required documentation). Contact State Program Director for Agriculture
(Contact hours – 54.2 (CO-OP) 5 LEC; 7.5 IND INST; 41.7 CO-OP)
Corequisites: ABM 203 / ABM 2003 and ABM 204 / ABM 2004

ABM 206 / ABM 2006: Web Productivity/Utilization IV – 3 Credits
Evaluates the effectiveness of the business’s communication component of a web use plan. Emphasis on improved utilization of the internet for communication to customers, vendors, financial institutions and other professionals. Notes: Course content and instruction is individualized to address the specific enterprise and business structure owned and/or operated by the ABM student. Assessment of this course will be based on the student project selected from the approved project list found in the State ABM Master Packer. (ABM courses are subject to CCCS statewide policy as stated in the master packet regarding credit hours, contact hours, competencies, certificates, and required documentation). Contact State Program Director for Agriculture.
(Contact hours – 54.2 (CO-OP) 5 LEC; 7.5 IND INST; 41.7 CO-OP)
Corequisites: ABM 207 / ABM 2007 and ABM 208  ABM 2008

ABM 207 / ABM 2007: Web Productivity/Utilization V – 3 Credits
Evaluate the effectiveness of the search component of a web use plan. Emphasis will be placed on improved utilization of searching the internet for information pertinent to the business. Notes: Course content and instruction is individualized to address the specific enterprise and business structure owned and/or operated by the ABM student. Assessment of this course will be based on the student project selected from the approved project list found in the State ABM Master Packer. (ABM courses are subject to CCCS statewide policy as stated in the master packet regarding credit hours, contact hours, competencies, certificates, and required documentation). Contact State Program Director for Agriculture.
(Contact hours – 54.2 (CO-OP) 5 LEC; 7.5 IND INST; 41.7 CO-OP)
Corequisites: ABM 206 / ABM 2006 and ABM 208 / ABM 2008

ABM 208 / ABM 2008: Web Productivity/Utilization VI – 3 Credits
Evaluate the need for web presence as a component in the web use plan. Focus will be on the refinement of all web use component and implementation of the agribusiness web use plan relating to business operations. Notes: Course content and instruction is individualized to address the specific enterprise and business structure owned and/or operated by the ABM student. Assessment of this course will be based on the student project selected from the approved project list found in the State ABM Master Packer. (ABM courses are subject to CCCS statewide policy as stated in the master packet regarding credit hours, contact hours, competencies, certificates, and required documentation). Contact State Program Director for Agriculture.
(Contact hours – 54.2 (CO-OP) 5 LEC; 7.5 IND INST; 41.7 CO-OP)
Corequisites: ABM 206 / ABM 2006 and ABM 207 / ABM 2007

ABM 213 / ABM 2013: Advanced Business Management I – 3 Credits
Interprets in-depth financial analysis processes for the business. This will include advanced financial analysis terminology and financial statements. Notes: Course content and instruction is individualized to address the specific enterprise and business structure owned and/or operated by the ABM student. Assessment of this course will be based on the student project selected from the approved project list found in the State ABM Master Packer. (ABM courses are subject to CCCS statewide policy as stated in the master packet regarding credit hours, contact hours, competencies, certificates, and required documentation). Contact State Program Director for Agriculture.
(Contact hours – 54.2 (CO-OP) 5 LEC; 7.5 IND INST; 41.7 CO-OP)
Corequisites: ABM 214 / ABM 2014 and ABM 215 / ABM 2015

ABM 214 / ABM 2014: Advanced Business Management II – 3 Credits
Analyzes existing financial trends and emphasis of pro forma activities for further analysis of the business. Utilization of accurate accrual records and historical data will provide the basis of the pro forma statement development as it currently operates. Notes: Course content and instruction is individualized to address the specific enterprise and business structure owned and/or operated by the ABM student. Assessment of this course will be based on the student project selected from the approved project list found in the State ABM Master Packer. (ABM courses are subject to CCCS statewide policy as stated in the master packet regarding credit hours, contact hours, competencies, certificates, and required documentation). Contact State Program Director for Agriculture.
(Contact hours – 54.2 (CO-OP) 5 LEC; 7.5 IND INST; 41.7 CO-OP)
Corequisites: ABM 213 / ABM 2013 and ABM 215 / ABM 2015

ABM 215 / ABM 2015: Advanced Business Management III – 3 Credits
Analyzes existing financial trends and emphasis of pro forma activities for further analysis of the business. Utilization of accurate accrual records and historical data will provide the basis of the pro forma statement development as it currently operates. Notes: Course content and instruction is individualized to address the specific enterprise and business structure owned and/or operated by the ABM student. Assessment of this course will be based on the student project selected from the approved project list found in the State ABM Master Packer. (ABM courses are subject to CCCS statewide policy as stated in the master packet regarding credit hours, contact hours, competencies, certificates, and required documentation). Contact State Program Director for Agriculture.
(Contact hours – 54.2 (CO-OP) 5 LEC; 7.5 IND INST; 41.7 CO-OP)
Corequisites: ABM 213 / ABM 2013 and ABM 214 / ABM 2014

ABM 216 / ABM 2016: Advanced Business Management IV – 3 Credits
Evaluates and assesses revisions to the business plan. This will include a process for periodic review with a focus on strengthening of management skills. Notes: Course content and instruction is individualized to address the specific enterprise and business structure owned and/or operated by the ABM student. Assessment of this course will be based on the student project selected from the approved project list found in the State ABM Master Packer. (ABM courses are subject to CCCS statewide policy as stated in the master packet regarding credit hours, contact hours, competencies, certificates, and required documentation). Contact State Program Director for Agriculture.
(Contact hours – 54.2 (CO-OP) 5 LEC; 7.5 IND INST; 41.7 CO-OP)
Corequisites: ABM 217 / ABM 2017 and ABM 218 / ABM 2018

ABM 217 / ABM 2017: Advanced Business Management V – 3 Credits
Identifes critical areas in the business and sources of business risk. Various methods of researching resource materials to keep business plan current will be addressed as well as identifying alternatives to minimize future risks. Notes: Course content and instruction is individualized to address the specific enterprise and business structure owned and/or operated by the ABM student. Assessment of this course will be based on the student project selected from the approved project list found in the State ABM Master Packer. (ABM courses are subject to CCCS statewide policy as stated in the master packet regarding credit hours, contact hours, competencies, certificates, and required documentation). Contact State Program Director for Agriculture.
(Contact hours – 54.2 (CO-OP) 5 LEC; 7.5 IND INST; 41.7 CO-OP)
Corequisites: ABM 216 / ABM 2016 and ABM 218 / ABM 2018

ABM 218 / ABM 2018: Advanced Business Management VI – 3 Credits
Changes business plan to include a risk management component which addresses the critical issues identified. Notes: Course content and instruction is individualized to address the specific enterprise and business structure owned and/or operated by the ABM student. Assessment of this course will be based on the student project selected from the approved project list found in the State ABM Master Packer. (ABM courses are subject to CCCS statewide policy as stated in the master packet regarding credit hours, contact hours, competencies, certificates, and required documentation). Contact State Program Director for Agriculture.
(Contact hours – 54.2 (CO-OP) 5 LEC; 7.5 IND INST; 41.7 CO-OP)
Corequisites: ABM 216 / ABM 2016 and ABM 217 / ABM 2017

ABM 223 / ABM 2023: Integrated Management I – 3 Credits
Explains the general concepts of integrated management, importance, and relationship to business sustainability. Notes: Course content and instruction is individualized to address the specific enterprise and business structure owned and/or operated by the ABM student. Assessment of this course will be based on the student project selected from the approved project list found in the State ABM Master Packer. (ABM courses are subject to CCCS statewide policy as stated in the master packet regarding credit hours, contact hours, competencies, certificates, and required documentation). Contact State Program Director for Agriculture.
(Contact hours – 54.2 (CO-OP) 5 LEC; 7.5 IND INST; 41.7 CO-OP)
Corequisites: ABM 224 / ABM 2024 and ABM 225 / ABM 2025

ABM 224 / ABM 2024: Integrated Management II – 3 Credits
Examines technological techniques currently available and the importance of risk management in an integrated management plan. Notes: Course content and instruction is individualized to address the specific enterprise and business structure owned and/or operated by the ABM student. Assessment of this course will be based on the student project selected from the approved project list found in the State ABM Master Packer. (ABM courses are subject to CCCS statewide policy as stated in the master packet regarding credit hours, contact hours, competencies, certificates, and required documentation). Contact State Program Director for Agriculture.
(Contact hours – 54.2 (CO-OP) 5 LEC; 7.5 IND INST; 41.7 CO-OP)
Corequisites: ABM 223 / ABM 2023 and ABM 225 / ABM 2025

ABM 225 / ABM 2025: Integrated Management III – 3 Credits
Evaluates data and software currently used as well as the strengths and weaknesses of the business risk management plan as it relates to technology integration. Notes: Course content and instruction is individualized to address the specific enterprise and business structure owned and/or operated by the ABM student. Assessment of this course will be based on the student project selected from the approved project list found in the State ABM Master Packer. (ABM courses are subject to CCCS statewide policy as stated in the master packet regarding credit hours, contact hours, competencies, certificates, and required documentation)
(Contact hours – 54.2 (CO-OP) 5 LEC; 7.5 IND INST; 41.7 CO-OP)
Corequisites: ABM 223 / ABM 2023 and ABM 224 / ABM 2024

ABM 226 / ABM 2026: Integrated Management IV – 3 Credits
Analyzes current use of technology and identifies what change(s) should be addressed to have improved information and data for the agricultural business. Notes: Course content and instruction is individualized to address the specific enterprise and business structure owned and/or operated by the ABM student. Assessment of this course will be based on the student project selected from the approved project list found in the State ABM Master Packer. (ABM courses are subject to CCCS statewide policy as stated in the master packet regarding credit hours, contact hours, competencies, certificates, and required documentation). Contact State Program Director for Agriculture.
(Contact hours – 54.2 (CO-OP) 5 LEC; 7.5 IND INST; 41.7 CO-OP)
Corequisites: ABM 227 / ABM 2027 and ABM 228 / ABM 2028

ABM 227 / ABM 2027: Integrated Management V – 3 Credits
Creates a preliminary data and software management plan incorporating new or improved technology integration methods that have been identified. Notes: Course content and instruction is individualized to address the specific enterprise and business structure owned and/or operated by the ABM student. Assessment of this course will be based on the student project selected from the approved project list found in the State ABM Master Packer. (ABM courses are subject to CCCS statewide policy as stated in the master packet regarding credit hours, contact hours, competencies, certificates, and required documentation). Contact State Program Director for Agriculture.
(Contact hours – 54.2 (CO-OP) 5 LEC; 7.5 IND INST; 41.7 CO-OP)
Corequisites: ABM 226 / ABM 2026 and ABM 228 / ABM 2028

ABM 228 / ABM 2028: Integrated Management VI – 3 Credits
Develops an implementation plan for integrated management that addresses software, data, risk reduction, and financial impact. Notes: Course content and instruction is individualized to address the specific enterprise and business structure owned and/or operated by the ABM student. Assessment of this course will be based on the student project selected from the approved project list found in the State ABM Master Packer. (ABM courses are subject to CCCS statewide policy as stated in the master packet regarding credit hours, contact hours, competencies, certificates, and required documentation). Contact State Program Director for Agriculture.
(Contact hours – 54.2 (CO-OP) 5 LEC; 7.5 IND INST; 41.7 CO-OP)
Corequisites: ABM 226 / ABM 2026 and ABM 227 / ABM 2027

ABM 233 / ABM 2033: Profit Maximization I – 3 Credits
Lists the major business organizational structures available to agribusiness operations and compares the advantages and disadvantages of each. Documents the risk management and financial responsibilities of each. Notes: Course content and instruction is individualized to address the specific enterprise and business structure owned and/or operated by the ABM student. Assessment of this course will be based on the student project selected from the approved project list found in the State ABM Master Packer. (ABM courses are subject to CCCS statewide policy as stated in the master packet regarding credit hours, contact hours, competencies, certificates, and required documentation). Contact State Program Director for Agriculture.
(Contact hours – 54.2 (CO-OP) 5 LEC; 7.5 IND INST; 41.7 CO-OP)
Corequisites: ABM 234 / ABM 2034 and ABM 235 / ABM 2035

ABM 234 / ABM 2034: Profit Maximization II – 3 Credits
Develops an understanding of basis agricultural business taxes and their preparation. Special emphasis will be placed on alternative rules for depreciating farm property. The student will also document the income tax implications of alternative business organizational structure.
(Contact hours – 54.2 (CO-OP) 5 LEC; 7.5 IND INST; 41.7 CO-OP)
Corequisites: ABM 233 / ABM 2033 and ABM 235 / ABM 2035

ABM 235 / ABM 2035: Profit Maximization III – 3 Credits
Compares the relationship between input levels and the corresponding output. Demonstrates how to calculate the production response from alternative levels of input allocation within an enterprise and among alternative enterprises. Notes: Course content and instruction is individualized to address the specific enterprise and business structure owned and/or operated by the ABM student. Assessment of this course will be based on the student project selected from the approved project list found in the State ABM Master Packer. (ABM courses are subject to CCCS statewide policy as stated in the master packet regarding credit hours, contact hours, competencies, certificates, and required documentation). Contact State Program Director for Agriculture.
(Contact hours – 54.2 (CO-OP) 5 LEC; 7.5 IND INST; 41.7 CO-OP)
Corequisites: ABM 233 / ABM 2033 and ABM 234 / ABM 2034

ABM 236 / ABM 2036: Profit Maximization IV – 3 Credits
Defines basic economic concepts that enhance the financial success of an agriculture operation. Notes: Course content and instruction is individualized to address the specific enterprise and business structure owned and/or operated by the ABM student. Assessment of this course will be based on the student project selected from the approved project list found in the State ABM Master Packer. (ABM courses are subject to CCCS statewide policy as stated in the master packet regarding credit hours, contact hours, competencies, certificates, and required documentation). Contact State Program Director for Agriculture.
(Contact hours – 54.2 (CO-OP) 5 LEC; 7.5 IND INST; 41.7 CO-OP)
Corequisites: ABM 237 / ABM 2037 and ABM 238 / ABM 2038

ABM 237 / ABM 2037: Profit Maximization V – 3 Credits
Analyzes production costs and revenue from an economic standpoint. Identifies the production level that allows profits to be maximized. Notes: Course content and instruction is individualized to address the specific enterprise and business structure owned and/or operated by the ABM student. Assessment of this course will be based on the student project selected from the approved project list found in the State ABM Master Packer. (ABM courses are subject to CCCS statewide policy as stated in the master packet regarding credit hours, contact hours, competencies, certificates, and required documentation). Contact State Program Director for Agriculture.
(Contact hours – 54.2 (CO-OP) 5 LEC; 7.5 IND INST; 41.7 CO-OP)
Corequisites: ABM 236 / ABM 2036 and ABM 238 / ABM 2038

ABM 238 / ABM 2038: Profit Maximization VI – 3 Credits
Examines the concepts that determine how market prices are established in a purely competitive agriculture environment. Notes: Course content and instruction is individualized to address the specific enterprise and business structure owned and/or operated by the ABM student. Assessment of this course will be based on the student project selected from the approved project list found in the State ABM Master Packer. (ABM courses are subject to CCCS statewide policy as stated in the master packet regarding credit hours, contact hours, competencies, certificates, and required documentation). Contact State Program Director for Agriculture.
(Contact hours – 54.2 (CO-OP) 5 LEC; 7.5 IND INST; 41.7 CO-OP)
Corequisites: ABM 236 / ABM 2036 and ABM 237 / ABM 2037

ABM 243 / ABM 2043: Rural Business Entrepreneurship I – 3 Credits
Identifies components of a business plan for a new business venture. This course centers on the collection of data necessary for the development. Notes: Course content and instruction is individualized to address the specific enterprise and business structure owned and/or operated by the ABM student. Assessment of this course will be based on the student project selected from the approved project list found in the State ABM Master Packer. (ABM courses are subject to CCCS statewide policy as stated in the master packet regarding credit hours, contact hours, competencies, certificates, and required documentation). Contact State Program Director for Agriculture.
(Contact hours – 54.2 (CO-OP) 5 LEC; 7.5 IND INST; 41.7 CO-OP)
Corequisites: ABM 244 / ABM 2044 and ABM 245 / ABM 2045

ABM 244 / ABM 2044: Rural Business Entrepreneurship II – 3 Credits
Develops a customer analysis component for a new venture business plan and analyzes the product/service component. Focuses on the customer analysis component including target customers and customer profiles. Customer wants and needs will be listed and compared with the product/service component. Notes: Course content and instruction is individualized to address the specific enterprise and business structure owned and/or operated by the ABM student. Assessment of this course will be based on the student project selected from the approved project list found in the State ABM Master Packer. (ABM courses are subject to CCCS statewide policy as stated in the master packet regarding credit hours, contact hours, competencies, certificates, and required documentation). Contact State Program Director for Agriculture.
(Contact hours – 54.2 (CO-OP) 5 LEC; 7.5 IND INST; 41.7 CO-OP)
Corequisites: ABM 243 / ABM 2043 and ABM 245 / ABM 2045

ABM 245 / ABM 2045: Rural Business Entrepreneurship III – 3 Credits
Identifies target markets and develop a competition analysis for a new business venture. Focuses on identifying target markets and the potential, as well as the development of the competition analysis component of the new venture business plan. Notes: Course content and instruction is individualized to address the specific enterprise and business structure owned and/or operated by the ABM student. Assessment of this course will be based on the student project selected from the approved project list found in the State ABM Master Packer. (ABM courses are subject to CCCS statewide policy as stated in the master packet regarding credit hours, contact hours, competencies, certificates, and required documentation). Contact State Program Director for Agriculture.
(Contact hours – 54.2 (CO-OP) 5 LEC; 7.5 IND INST; 41.7 CO-OP)
Corequisites: ABM 243 / ABM 2043 and ABM 244 / ABM 2044

ABM 246 / ABM 2046: Rural Business Entrepreneurship IV – 3 Credits
Identifies the enterprises for a new business venture and the financial statements needed for the development of the financial section. Notes: Course content and instruction is individualized to address the specific enterprise and business structure owned and/or operated by the ABM student. Assessment of this course will be based on the student project selected from the approved project list found in the State ABM Master Packer. (ABM courses are subject to CCCS statewide policy as stated in the master packet regarding credit hours, contact hours, competencies, certificates, and required documentation). Contact State Program Director for Agriculture.
(Contact hours – 54.2 (CO-OP) 5 LEC; 7.5 IND INST; 41.7 CO-OP)
Corequisites: ABM 247 / ABM 2047 and ABM 248 / ABM 2048

ABM 247 / ABM 2047: Rural Business Entrepreneurship V – 3 Credits
Develops sale and expense forecasts for the creation of a new venture business plan. Notes: Course content and instruction is individualized to address the specific enterprise and business structure owned and/or operated by the ABM student. Assessment of this course will be based on the student project selected from the approved project list found in the State ABM Master Packer. (ABM courses are subject to CCCS statewide policy as stated in the master packet regarding credit hours, contact hours, competencies, certificates, and required documentation). Contact State Program Director for Agriculture.
(Contact hours – 54.2 (CO-OP) 5 LEC; 7.5 IND INST; 41.7 CO-OP)
Corequisites: ABM 246 / ABM 2046 and ABM 248 / ABM 2048

ABM 248 / ABM 2048: Rural Business Entrepreneurship VI – 3 Credits
Identifies startup costs and develops a cash flow for a new business venture. Focuses on the development of a cash flow and evaluation of financial statements. Financial statement evaluation will point to financing needs and identification of business venture risks. Notes: Course content and instruction is individualized to address the specific enterprise and business structure owned and/or operated by the ABM student. Assessment of this course will be based on the student project selected from the approved project list found in the State ABM Master Packer. (ABM courses are subject to CCCS statewide policy as stated in the master packet regarding credit hours, contact hours, competencies, certificates, and required documentation). Contact State Program Director for Agriculture.
(Contact hours – 54.2 (CO-OP) 5 LEC; 7.5 IND INST; 41.7 CO-OP)
Corequisites: ABM 246 / ABM 2046 and ABM 247 / ABM 2047

ABM 253 / ABM 2053: Leadership Human Resource I – 3 Credits
Defines leadership and identifies the process of leadership and what are effective leadership skills. Focuses on the concepts and skills associated with effective leadership. Notes: Course content and instruction is individualized to address the specific enterprise and business structure owned and/or operated by the ABM student. Assessment of this course will be based on the student project selected from the approved project list found in the State ABM Master Packer. (ABM courses are subject to CCCS statewide policy as stated in the master packet regarding credit hours, contact hours, competencies, certificates, and required documentation). Contact State Program Director for Agriculture.
(Contact hours – 54.2 (CO-OP) 5 LEC; 7.5 IND INST; 41.7 CO-OP)
Corequisites: ABM 254 / ABM 2054 and ABM 255 / ABM 2055

ABM 254 / ABM 2054: Leadership Human Resource II – 3 Credits
Identifies concepts associated with functional teams and examineS stress management concepts in a business environment. Focuses on concepts relating to leadership management, characteristics of functional teams, and stress management. Notes: Course content and instruction is individualized to address the specific enterprise and business structure owned and/or operated by the ABM student. Assessment of this course will be based on the student project selected from the approved project list found in the State ABM Master Packer. (ABM courses are subject to CCCS statewide policy as stated in the master packet regarding credit hours, contact hours, competencies, certificates, and required documentation). Contact State Program Director for Agriculture.
(Contact hours – 54.2 (CO-OP) 5 LEC; 7.5 IND INST; 41.7 CO-OP)
Corequisites: ABM 253 / ABM 2053 and ABM 255 / ABM 2055

ABM 255 / ABM 2055: Leadership Human Resource III – 3 Credits
Identifies human resource (HR) management tools that can help manage essential HR and people-oriented tasks. Notes: Course content and instruction is individualized to address the specific enterprise and business structure owned and/or operated by the ABM student. Assessment of this course will be based on the student project selected from the approved project list found in the State ABM Master Packer. (ABM courses are subject to CCCS statewide policy as stated in the master packet regarding credit hours, contact hours, competencies, certificates, and required documentation). Contact State Program Director for Agriculture.
(Contact hours – 54.2 (CO-OP) 5 LEC; 7.5 IND INST; 41.7 CO-OP)
Corequisites: ABM 253 / ABM 2053 and ABM 254 / ABM 2054

ABM 256 / ABM 2056: Leadership Human Resource IV – 3 Credits
Examines team building within the business and develops a leadership plan to optimize team performance. Notes: Course content and instruction is individualized to address the specific enterprise and business structure owned and/or operated by the ABM student. Assessment of this course will be based on the student project selected from the approved project list found in the State ABM Master Packer. (ABM courses are subject to CCCS statewide policy as stated in the master packet regarding credit hours, contact hours, competencies, certificates, and required documentation). Contact State Program Director for Agriculture.
(Contact hours – 54.2 (CO-OP) 5 LEC; 7.5 IND INST; 41.7 CO-OP)
Corequisites: ABM 257 / ABM 2057 and ABM 258 / ABM 2058 

ABM 257 / ABM 2057: Leadership Human Resource V – 3 Credits
Develops a stress management reduction plan. This course includes analyzing stressful situations, effective ways to deal with stress, and the development of a stress reduction plan and techniques. Notes: Course content and instruction is individualized to address the specific enterprise and business structure owned and/or operated by the ABM student. Assessment of this course will be based on the student project selected from the approved project list found in the State ABM Master Packer. (ABM courses are subject to CCCS statewide policy as stated in the master packet regarding credit hours, contact hours, competencies, certificates, and required documentation). Contact State Program Director for Agriculture.
(Contact hours – 54.2 (CO-OP) 5 LEC; 7.5 IND INST; 41.7 CO-OP)
Corequisites: ABM 256 / ABM 2056 and ABM 258 / ABM 2058

ABM 258 / ABM 2058: Leadership Human Resource VI – 3 Credits
Develops a handbook that addresses human resource practices for a business. Notes: Course content and instruction is individualized to address the specific enterprise and business structure owned and/or operated by the ABM student. Assessment of this course will be based on the student project selected from the approved project list found in the State ABM Master Packer. (ABM courses are subject to CCCS statewide policy as stated in the master packet regarding credit hours, contact hours, competencies, certificates, and required documentation). Contact State Program Director for Agriculture.
(Contact hours – 54.2 (CO-OP) 5 LEC; 7.5 IND INST; 41.7 CO-OP)
Corequisites: ABM 256 / ABM 2056 and ABM 257 / ABM 2057