Certificates
Listed below are the certificates we offer. Each certificate requires two 9-credit classes taught over six month term. Terms run from February through July (Spring semester) and August through January (Fall semester). You will need Adobe Acrobat reader to view the Master syllabus. If you cannot view these files, click here to go to the Adobe web site to download Acrobat Reader.
Ag/Business Planning and Financial Records
MCC’s Ag/Business Planning and Financial Records Program is a one-year certificate course (18 credits) in business planning and computerized record keeping. Emphasis will be placed on the implementation and maintenance of an accurate set of computerized financial records, computer terminology, accounting concepts, and compiling a business plan.
Course Number Course Title Master Syllabus
ABM 111 Records & Business Planning I ABM 112 Records & Business Planning II View Syllabus
Ag/Business Financial Analysis
MCC’s Ag/Business Financial Analysis is a one-year certificate course (18 credits) emphasizing the financial analysis and health of the business. Development and interpretation of financial reports will point to strengthens and weaknesses for business analysis purposes.
Course Number Course Title Master Syllabus ABM 121 Financial Analysis I ABM 122 Financial Analysis II View Syllabus
Ag/Business Commodity Marketing
MCC’s Ag/Business Commodity Marketing is a one-year certificate course (18 credits) focusing on the development of a marketing plan and production costs. This focus includes marketing strategies and alternatives such as cash, futures, options, and forward contracts as well as price trends and behavior. Enterprise calculations resulting in production trends are emphasized.
Course Number Course Title Master Syllabus ABM 131 Commodity Marketing I View Syllabus ABM 132 Commodity Marketing II View Syllabus
Ag/Business Marketing and Risk Management
MCC’s Ag/Business Marketing and Risk Management is a one-year certificate course (18 credits) emphasizing marketing strategies, enterprise/job costing analysis, sales/pricing trends, and risk management techniques. Marketing terminology, risk management strategies, marketing research and analysis along with marketing strategies for the development of a marketing plan will be emphasized.
Course Number Course Title Master Syllabus ABM 135 Marketing and Risk Management I ABM 136 Marketing and Risk Management I View Syllabus
Web Productivity/Utilization
Available for Fall term 2007
Course Number Course Title Master Syllabus ABM 137 Web Productivity/Utilization I View Syllabus ABM 138 Web Productivity/Utilization II View Syllabus
Advanced Ag/Business Management
MCC’s Advanced Ag/Business Management is a one-year certificate course (18 credits) designed to enhance advanced management skills by looking at the existing business plan, identifying risk reducing alternatives, and continued in-depth financial analysis.
Course Number Course Title Master Syllabus ABM 141 Advanced Business Management I View Syllabus ABM 142 Advanced Business Management II View Syllabus
MCC’s Integrated Management Program is a one-year certificate course (18 credits) emphasizing integration of data and software technology of the business. Research and identification of data and software used in the business and industry will point to the development of a management plan incorporating improved use of software and data through integration of current and/or new software.
Course Number Course Title Master Syllabus ABM 143 Integrated Management I View Syllabus ABM 144 Integrated Management II View Syllabus
Rural Business Entrepreneurship
MCC’s Rural Business Entrepreneurship Program is a one-year certificate course (18 credits) designed to enhance business management skills by looking at a new business venture. Emphasis will be placed on the research and development of a complete business plan through the use of technology.
Course Number Course Title Master Syllabus ABM 151 Rural Business Entrepreneurship I View Syllabus ABM 152 Rural Business Entrepreneurship II View Syllabus
Leadership / Human Resource Management
MCC’s Leadership and Human Resource Program is a one-year certificate course (18 credits) emphasizing leadership and resources management in the business. Exploration of effective leadership and ethics concepts and skills along with the identification of human resource tools will guide the evaluation and analysis of the business’ current management practices. Development and evaluation of a leadership plan for the business will be addressed.
Course Number Course Title Master Syllabus ABM 153 Leadership / Human Resource Management I View Syllabus ABM 154 Leadership / Human Resource Management II View Syllabus