I. General Information
1. Course Title:
Exploration of Value Added Enterprises
2. Course Prefix & Number:
FBMT 1253
3. Course Credits and Contact Hours:
Credits: 2
4. Course Description:
This course will provide the student with the basic understanding of what value added enterprises are and how they can affect the farm business. The student will gain the knowledge of various value added enterprises and their relation to a farm management cycle.
5. Placement Tests Required:
6. Prerequisite Courses:
FBMT 1253 - Exploration of Value Added Enterprises
There are no prerequisites for this course.
9. Co-requisite Courses:
FBMT 1253 - Exploration of Value Added Enterprises
There are no corequisites for this course.
II. Transfer and Articulation
1. Course Equivalency - similar course from other regional institutions:
III. Course Purpose
Program-Applicable Courses – This course is required for the following program(s):
|
Name of Program(s)
|
Program Type
|
|
Applications in Farm Business Management
|
Certificate
|
|
Essentials in Farm Business Management
|
Certificate
|
IV. Learning Outcomes
1. College-Wide Outcomes
| College-Wide Outcomes/Competencies |
Students will be able to: |
| Apply abstract ideas to concrete situations |
Select a value added enterprise fitting the current farm business |
| Utilize appropriate technology |
Develop a computerized business plan |
2. Course Specific Outcomes - Students will be able to achieve the following measurable goals upon completion of
the course:
|
Expected Outcome
|
MnTC
Goal Area
|
|
Evaluate and compare the concepts of value added enterprises
|
|
|
Select a value added enterprise fitting the current farm business.
|
|
V. Topical Outline
Listed below are major areas of content typically covered in this course.
1. Lecture Sessions
I. Examine added enterprises alternatives
A. identify regional value added enterprises
B. Consider types of value added enterprises appropriate for the farm business
C. Complete basic SWOT analysis
II. Investigate processes related to successful outcomes
A. Compare investments of various value added enterprises
B. Evaluate management concepts for various value added enterprises
C. Prepare options for selection process
III. Selection of value added enterprise
A. Identify recordkeeping needs
B. Compare the impact of alternatives on the current system
C. Select a value added enterprise for developing a plan
IV. Developing a farm business plan using the value added enterprises as a componentof the farm business
A. Incorporate value added enterprise in to business mission, vision, and goals
B. Identify investment needs
C. Project profitability
D. Complete computerized business plan |
I. General Information
1. Course Title:
Exploration of Value Added Enterprises
2. Course Prefix & Number:
FBMT 1253
3. Course Credits and Contact Hours:
Credits: 2
4. Course Description:
This course will provide the student with the basic understanding of what value added enterprises are and how they can affect the farm business. The student will gain the knowledge of various value added enterprises and their relation to a farm management cycle.
5. Placement Tests Required:
6. Prerequisite Courses:
FBMT 1253 - Exploration of Value Added Enterprises
There are no prerequisites for this course.
9. Co-requisite Courses:
FBMT 1253 - Exploration of Value Added Enterprises
There are no corequisites for this course.
II. Transfer and Articulation
1. Course Equivalency - similar course from other regional institutions:
III. Course Purpose
1. Program-Applicable Courses – This course is required for the following program(s):
|
Name of Program(s)
|
Program Type
|
|
Applications in Farm Business Management
|
Certificate
|
|
Essentials in Farm Business Management
|
Certificate
|
IV. Learning Outcomes
1. College-Wide Outcomes
| College-Wide Outcomes/Competencies |
Students will be able to: |
| Apply abstract ideas to concrete situations |
Select a value added enterprise fitting the current farm business |
| Utilize appropriate technology |
Develop a computerized business plan |
2. Course Specific Outcomes - Students will be able to achieve the following measurable goals upon completion of
the course:
|
Expected Outcome
|
MnTC
Goal Area
|
|
Evaluate and compare the concepts of value added enterprises
|
|
|
Select a value added enterprise fitting the current farm business.
|
|
V. Topical Outline
Listed below are major areas of content typically covered in this course.
1. Lecture Sessions
I. Examine added enterprises alternatives
A. identify regional value added enterprises
B. Consider types of value added enterprises appropriate for the farm business
C. Complete basic SWOT analysis
II. Investigate processes related to successful outcomes
A. Compare investments of various value added enterprises
B. Evaluate management concepts for various value added enterprises
C. Prepare options for selection process
III. Selection of value added enterprise
A. Identify recordkeeping needs
B. Compare the impact of alternatives on the current system
C. Select a value added enterprise for developing a plan
IV. Developing a farm business plan using the value added enterprises as a componentof the farm business
A. Incorporate value added enterprise in to business mission, vision, and goals
B. Identify investment needs
C. Project profitability
D. Complete computerized business plan |