Overview
Turn your passion for horses into a business in the equine industry. The Certificate in Equine Business Management is designed for anyone interested in working in the administrative and management aspects of the equine industry. Learn how to develop marketing and business plans, create budgets and set up financial records, manage operations and establish yourself as a professional.
With a total of six courses to complete, this certificate is the first step in gaining the skillset required for sustainable equine business success.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, you will be able to:
- Communicate effectively using appropriate business, horse health care and welfare language and terminology with peers, professionals, community members, veterinarians, industry experts, and policymakers by responding and engaging with others
- Build a business network by identifying business and professional resources in your community and ways to engage in the local/regional equine industry
- Research and implement business and management practices to build ethical and sustainable businesses that support the health and welfare of horses
- Identify, describe and apply the care requirements as outlined in the Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Equines to assess local and global management practices
- Conduct research and analyze a variety of resources and best practices and use this information to inform and guide the development of a viable business
- Research and identify opportunities and develop strategies for business development, sales and growth
- Identify, assess and select appropriate financial planning and management tools to support operational decisions
- Demonstrate professional behaviour that leads to ethical decision-making within the community and contributes to the sustainability of an equine business
Careers
- Equine Business Manager
- Barn or Farm Manager
- Horse Trainer
- Riding Instructor
- Equine Journalist
Details
This program requires the completion of five required courses and one elective. Courses may be taken in any order. We recommend that you begin your studies with Management of the Equine Environment.
non-degree
Enrolment is on a course-by-course basis and there is no application required. This program is intended for adult learners who are at least 18 years of age or have completed Grade 12 or equivalent. Course availability changes each semester. It is recommended you submit notification requests for each course in the program to be informed when registration opens. Course registration closes six days after the start of the semester. The courses are facilitated by an instructor and all students registered in the course progress through the course content at the same time.
Complete five required courses and one elective course. Request your parchment through the OpenEd Student Portal once all requirements are met.
You can take up to 10 years from the start of your first course to complete and receive the certificate.
The price per course is currently $625. Course prices are subject to change and are not guaranteed. The total cost of the program may vary depending on available discounts* and the length of time to completion.
*There are early bird and alumni tuition discounts available for this program.
Additional Information
If you would like additional information about this program, please contact our Main Office.