School of Management
Department of Marketing, Human Resources & Management
Equine Management - Business
Bachelor of Arts in Business
Degree Requirements
Pre-Business Core (36 credits)
The 12 courses listed below must be completed in the first three semesters as the pre-business core. Students must complete these courses with a grade of C or better. A student will be considered a Pre-Business major until these courses are completed. The student may than request for his/her major be changed to one of the options available. These pre-business courses must be completed before the student takes any of the courses in their option.
| COM 114 | Fundamentals of Speech |
| ENGL 104 | English Composition I |
| ENGL 105 | English Composition II |
| Lab Science | One lab science course from Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Atmospheric Science, Physics, or Science |
| PSY 120 | Elementary Psychology |
| OR | |
| SOC 100 | Introduction to Sociology |
| MGMT 100 | Management Lectures (Freshman Yr Exp.) |
| MGMT 101 | Introduction to Business |
| MGMT 102 | Computer Utilization for Management |
| ENTR 100 | Introduction to Entrepreneurship |
| BA 105 | Quantitative Methods for Business |
| BA 120 | Principles of Accounting I |
| ECON 210 | Principles of Economics |
| One Course - 3 credits | Foreign Languages, Communications or Psychology |
B. A. in Business - Equine Management
(123 Credits)
This program requires completion of the Pre-Business core listed above and the additional coursework listed below. In all the stduent will complete, a general education component, a business core, and a business related minor. The remainder of the program is flexible, providing many creative alternatives for the student, including minors and options in other areas.
1. English/Communication
| ENGL 420 | Business Writing |
2. Computer Utilization
| EQU 200 | Software for Equine Operations |
3. Math and Science
| STAT 130 | Statistics and Contemporary Life |
4. Humanities and Social Sciences
| ECON 211 | Contemporary Economic Problems |
| Electives | 5 courses in Humanities/Social Science |
5. Business Core
| BA 121 | Principles of Accounting II |
| BA 210 | Principles of Finance |
| BA 230 | Principles of Management |
| BA 231 | Principles of Human Resources |
| BA 361 | Business Operations |
| MGMT 224 | Principles of Marketing |
| MGMT 354 | Legal Foundations of Business |
| MGMT 409 | International Business |
6. Equine Management
The 9 courses in this requirement must be completed with a grade of C or better.
| EQU 100 | Introduction to Equine Management |
| EQU 220 | Global Perspective of Equine Industry |
| EQU 300 | Equine Internship |
| EQU 320 | Equine Taxation |
| EQU 340 | Equine Ethical Issues |
| EQU 400 | Equine Legal Issues |
| EQU 450 | Equine Senior Project |
| Two of the following: | |
| EQU 330 | Equine Sports Facility |
| EQU 350 | Equine Operations |
| EQU 370 | Equine International Sales & Marketing |
| EQU 420 | Horse Riding and Gaming Systems |
| EQU 480 | Horse Show Project Management |
Or other 300 or 400 level course approved by the advisor.
7. Free Electives
6 credits - Any course (100 level or above) approved by the advisor.
Why choose Bachelors degree in Business - Equine Management
The Equine Management Program provides students with the skills necessary to be good horse managers as well as good horse people.
Equine subjects cover the business aspect of the horse industry - equine business management, horse management software, global perspectives, legal and ethical issues, taxation, and several industry specific courses. For students in the degree program, the equine subjects are taken in tandem with the traditional business curriculum.
Benefits of The Equine Management Program at Purdue University Calumet
- Offered through the School of Management, which ensures a solid business foundation
- Opportunities for internships
- Program endorsed by the Indiana Horse Council
Career options with Bachelors degree in Business - Equine Management
Potential Jobs for Students in the Equine Management Program
- Show Facility Administrators
- Farm Managers
- Equine Sport Facility Management
- Breed and Governance Positions
- Riding Academy Managers
- Equine Insurance Brokers or Adjustors
- Equine Product Sales
- Sales and Breeding
Graduation Requirements
Experiential Learning
Experiential learning is a new graduation requirement for students who will be starting Purdue University Calumet in Fall 2008. This is a new approach to teaching; students go beyond theory based learning and explore ways to gain practical knowledge within their program of study. Students will enroll in two experiential learning courses while completing their degree. Experiential learning is offered through undergraduate research, internships, service learning, cooperative education, cultural immersion/study aboard, design project or practicum. Your academic advisor will assist you in selecting an experience that is right for you.
General Admissions Information
Admission to Purdue University Calumet is based on demonstrated academic quality rank factors, which includes a high school diploma or GED, meeting subject matter requirements, grade average in degree-related subjects, as well as overall grade average, trends in achievement, class rank, SAT or ACT test scores and the strength of the college preparatory program.
- Beginning Students — Need to submit an official high school transcript or GED scores and SAT/ACT scores (writing component is required). For applicants who have graduated from high school one year or more, the appropriate placement test results from the university's Skills Assessment and Development Center will substitute for SAT or ACT scores.
- Transfer Students — Need to submit an official high school transcript or GED scores, Transfer Credit Documentation Sheet - official college/university transcripts from each institution attended (if selected for evaluation) and $30.00 Transfer Evaluation Fee (if applicable). Applicants with fewer than 15 semester credits earned must submit SAT/ACT scores or PUC placement test results
For information about admissions requirements, including International, Re-Entry, Inter-Campus Transfer, Re-Classification and Non-Degree Seeking please visit the Office of Admissions web site.
What's New
Fall 2009 - Change in Program Name See new program details: Equine Management - Business.