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FBMA
22 courses with the subject FBMA, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
FBMA 2210Current issues- Current Issues in Farm Business Management
This course is designed to develop employee management, mediation and bank- ruptcy strategies, restructure plans, and mitigate/respond to natural disasters in business management. It provides an opportunity for students to investigate and apply tools that may be effective in improving risk management plans, strategic plans, and business plans in their farm business operations. Emphasis is placed on the research of business management alternatives to meet their business and personal needs. Student and instructor will determine number of credits between one to five and determine current issue(s) topic based on student's need. Student Learning Outcomes: * Identify the current issue(s) * Define related terminology * Explain concepts of identified current issue(s) * Apply current issue(s) to business * Analyze the effects of current issue(s) on your business * Identify steps of the implementation plan * Analyze historic data and/or rationale of changes * Identify strengths and weaknesses of business * Develop strategic plans or goals related to issue(s) * Develop tax management plan related to issue(s) * Maintain current accurate farm business records and accounts * Develop short term implementation plan * Develop long term implementation plan * Analyze current financial statement to determine feasibility * Predict the effects of the current issue(s) to financial statements ( C: 0 lect/pres, 0 lab, 0 other)
FBMA 2211Current Issues in Farm Business Management
This course is designed to develop student skills in farm transition planning, estate planning, regulation and government policy, and government programs. It provides an opportunity for students to investigate and apply tools that may be effective in improving risk management plans, strategic plans, and business plans in their farm business operations. Emphasis is placed on the research of business management alternatives to meet their business and personal needs. Student and instructor will determine number of credits between one to five and determine current issue(s) topic based on student's need. Student Learning Outcomes: * Identify the current issue(s) * Define related terminology * Explain concepts of identified current issue(s) * Apply current issue(s) to business * Analyze the effects of current issue(s) on your business * Identify steps of the implementation plan * Analyze historic data and/or rationale of changes * Identify strengths and weaknesses of business * Develop strategic plans or goals related to issue(s) * Develop tax management plan related to issue(s) * Maintain current accurate farm business records and accounts * Develop short term implementation plan * Develop long term implementation plan * Analyze current financial statement to determine feasibility * Predict the effects of the current issue(s) to financial statements ( C: 0 lect/pres, 0 lab, 0 other)
FBMA 2212Current Issues in Farm Business Management
This course is designed to develop student skills in emerging technologies, expansion and/or contraction strategies, build consumer confidence and environ- ay change without notice. Page 171
FBMA 2213Current Issues in Farm Business Management
This course is designed to develop student skills with financial statements and budgeting, marketing, managing cost of production, tax planning management, and maintaining mental health. It provides an opportunity for students to investi- gate and apply tools that may be effective in improving risk management plans, strategic plans, and business plans in their farm business operations. Emphasis is placed on the research of business management alternatives to meet their busi- ness and personal needs. Student and instructor will determine number of credits between one to five and determine current issue(s) topic based on student's need. Student Learning Outcomes: * Identify the current issue(s) * Define related terminology * Explain concepts of identified current issue(s) * Apply current issue(s) to business * Analyze the effects of current issue(s) on your business * Identify steps of the implementation plan * Analyze historic data and/or rationale of changes * Identify strengths and weaknesses of business * Develop strategic plans or goals related to issue(s) * Develop tax management plan related to issue(s) * Maintain current accurate farm business records and accounts * Develop short term implementation plan * Develop long term implementation plan * Analyze current financial statement to determine feasibility * Predict the effects of the current issue(s) to financial statements ( C: 0 lect/pres, 0 lab, 0 other)
FBMA 2214Current Issues in Farm Business Management
This course is designed to develop student skills in agricultural management within diversifying communities, developing lender relations, advanced record keeping and benchmarking. It provides an opportunity for students to investi- gate and apply tools that may be effective in improving risk management plans, strategic plans, and business plans in their farm business operations. Emphasis is placed on the research of business management alternatives to meet their busi- ness and personal needs. Student and instructor will determine number of credits between one to five and determine current issue(s) topic based on student's need. Student Learning Outcomes: * Identify the current issue(s) * Define related terminology * Explain concepts of identified current issue(s) * Apply current issue(s) to business * Analyze the effects of current issue(s) on your business * Identify steps of the implementation plan * Analyze historic data and/or rationale of changes * Identify strengths and weaknesses of business PLEASE NOTE: All program plans are preliminary and curriculum 2026-2027 St. Cloud Technical & Community Colleg * Develop strategic plans or goals related to issue(s) * Develop tax management plan related to issue(s) * Maintain current accurate farm business records and accounts * Develop short term implementation plan * Develop long term implementation plan * Analyze current financial statement to determine feasibility * Predict the effects of the current issue(s) to financial statements ( C: 0 lect/pres, 0 lab, 0 other)
FBMA 2220Direct Studies - Current Issues in Farm Business Management
This course is designed to apply employee management, mediation and bank- ruptcy strategies, restructure plans, and mitigate/respond to natural disasters in business management. It provides an opportunity for students to investigate and apply tools that may be effective in improving risk management plans, strategic plans, and business plans in their farm business operations. Emphasis is placed on the research of business management alternatives to meet their business and personal needs. Student and instructor will determine number of credits between one to five and determine current issue(s) topic based on student's need. Student Learning Outcomes: * Identify the current issue(s) * Define related terminology * Explain concepts of identified current issue(s) * Apply current issue(s) to business * Analyze the effects of current issue(s) on your business * Identify steps of the implementation plan * Analyze historic data and/or rationale of changes * Identify strengths and weaknesses of business * Develop strategic plans or goals related to issue(s) * Develop tax management plan related to issue(s) * Maintain current accurate farm business records and accounts * Develop short term implementation plan * Develop long term implementation plan * Analyze current financial statement to determine feasibility * Predict the effects of the current issue(s) to financial statements ( C: 0 lect/pres, 0 lab, 0 other)
FBMA 2221Direct Studies - Current Issues in Farm Business Management
This course is designed to apply student skills in farm transition planning, estate planning, regulation and government policy, and government programs. It provides an opportunity for students to investigate and apply tools that may be effective in improving risk management plans, strategic plans, and business plans in their farm business operations. Emphasis is placed on the research of business management alternatives to meet their business and personal needs. Student and instructor will determine number of credits between one to five and determine current issue(s) topic based on student's need. Student Learning Outcomes: * Identify the current issue(s) * Define related terminology * Explain concepts of identified current issue(s) * Apply current issue(s) to business * Analyze the effects of current issue(s) on your business * Identify steps of the implementation plan * Analyze historic data and/or rationale of changes * Identify strengths and weaknesses of business * Develop strategic plans or goals related to issue(s) * Develop tax management plan related to issue(s) * Maintain current accurate farm business records and accounts * Develop short term implementation plan * Develop long term implementation plan * Analyze current financial statement to determine feasibility * Predict the effects of the current issue(s) to financial statements ( C: 0 lect/pres, 0 lab, 0 other)
FBMA 2222Direct Studies - Current Issues in Farm Business Management
This course is designed to apply student skills in emerging technologies, expan- sion and/or contraction strategies, build consumer confidence and environmental stewardship, and target strategic markets. It provides an opportunity for students to investigate and apply tools that may be effective in improving risk manage- ment plans, strategic plans, and business plans in their farm business operations. Emphasis is placed on the research of business management alternatives to meet may change without notice. e Page 172
FBMA 2223Direct Studies - Current Issues in Farm Business Management
This course is designed to apply student skills with financial statements and budgeting, marketing, managing cost of production, tax planning management, and maintaining mental health. It provides an opportunity for students to investi- gate and apply tools that may be effective in improving risk management plans, strategic plans, and business plans in their farm business operations. Emphasis is placed on the research of business management alternatives to meet their busi- ness and personal needs. Student and instructor will determine number of credits between one to five and determine current issue(s) topic based on student's need. Student Learning Outcomes: * Identify the current issue(s) * Define related terminology * Explain concepts of identified current issue(s) * Apply current issue(s) to business * Analyze the effects of current issue(s) on your business * Identify steps of the implementation plan * Analyze historic data and/or rationale of changes * Identify strengths and weaknesses of business * Develop strategic plans or goals related to issue(s) * Develop tax management plan related to issue(s) * Maintain current accurate farm business records and accounts * Develop short term implementation plan * Develop long term implementation plan * Analyze current financial statement to determine feasibility * Predict the effects of the current issue(s) to financial statements ( C: 0 lect/pres, 0 lab, 0 other)
FBMA 2224Current Issues in Farm Business Management5
All courses are 1 - 5 Variable Credits Estimated cost of books, supplies and materials: $85 PLEASE NOTE: All program plans are preliminary and curriculum may change without notice. 2026-2027 St. Cloud Technical & Community College Page 73
FBMA 2931Applied Financial Management as it Relates to Risk Manage
ment The student will apply concepts in financial management to develop a business risk management program. The student will implement risk management tools to assist in meeting business, family and personal needs. Student Learning Outcomes: * Implement risk management strategies that will meet the goals of the business risk management program. * Evaluate information gained from analyzing historical business data in deter- mining risk. * Apply knowledge gained from analyzing historical business data in determin- ing risk in the business. * Interpret use of risk management tools that will address risk factors effecting the business. * Implement a modified management structure for the business that will benefit in reducing business risk. * Design a risk management program that meets business, family, and financial goals. * Use enterprise analysis data in decision-making process of determining risk management needs. * Utilize farm financial ratios of the business in development of risk manage- ment program. * Utilize financial trends in the development of a risk management program. (3 C: 0 lect/pres, 0 lab, 3 other)
FBMA 2932Fundamentals of Financial Mgmt/Strategic Plan Emphasis
Students will identify the elements necessary to create, evaluate, and implement a strategic plan for the business. Student will utilize financial information and records to develop the strategic plan. Student Learning Outcomes: * Evaluate the impact of the strategic plan affecting the farm financials and operation. * Measure the importance of both internal and external environmental monitor- ing. * Identify the action steps necessary to implement the plan. * Prioritize the steps necessary to formulate action plans and contingency plans. * Compare key financial ratios to identify the ideal business capacity. * Identify specific business trends and evaluate business performance. * Describe and diagram the primary elements of strategic business plan. * Contrast the market forces impacting business capacity. * Recognize the components in creating a business mission statement. may change without notice. e Page 173
FBMA 2933Applied Financial Management/Strategic Plan Emphasis
This course will provide practical application of strategic planning skills. Stu- dents will utilize financial information and records to apply the strategic plan. Student Learning Outcomes: * Revise the current business to reflect implemented strategic plans. * Implement a monitoring model which includes the use of business analysis. * Prioritize and implement the action plan. * Develop strategies to reduce the gap between actual and desired performance. * Employ gap analysis and determine measurable difference between future vi- sion and current performance. * Assemble and analyze business enterprise and financial data to design specific performance metrics. * Identify qualities or attributes that distinguish the business strengths and weak- nesses. * Participate with the planning team in writing a general mission statement for the business. * Examine values and operating philosophy. (3 C: 0 lect/pres, 0 lab, 3 other)
FBMA 2934Fundamentals of Financial Mgmt/Business Plan Emphasis
Students will identify the elements necessary to create, evaluate, and implement a business plan for the business. Student will utilize financial information and records to develop the business plan. Student Learning Outcomes: * Complete an analysis of the business * Interpret the analysis and cash flow information to determine the business cash needs for the upcoming production year * Revise the cash flow plan after the completion of the annual analysis * Monitor and adjust the cash flow plan on a regular basis * Determine the strengths and weaknesses of the business * Develop a vision statement and revise as necessary for the continuation of the business * Develop a mission statement and revise as necessary * Determine what changes to make in the business in order to better compete in today's market place * Develop a business plan * Justify the business plan (3 C: 0 lect/pres, 0 lab, 3 other)
FBMA 2935Applications Financial Management/Business Plan Emphasis
This course will provide practical application of the business plan. Student will utilize financial information and records to apply the business plan. Student Learning Outcomes: * Review and evaluate the goals of the business and family * Align the business plan with the business and family goals * Evaluate the business plan on a regular basis * Implement the personal business plan * Determine the strengths and weaknesses of the business * Apply the vision statement for the continuation of the business * Assess the mission statement for the business * Determine the elements of the business that need to be modified * Evaluate the comprehensiveness of the business plan (3 C: 0 lect/pres, 0 lab, 3 other)
This course will examine individual, family and farm business decision-making processes with emphasis on upgrading and improving decision making resources, tools and skills. Particularly, this course will lead the student to critically analy information, applications, and implications of decision making as it relates to their own situation. Students will evaluate their own decision-making process. Student Learning Outcomes: * Implement decision-making process * Use analytical and problem-solving skills in decision making * List skills necessary to fulfill business goals * Gain knowledge about the differences among global farm economies and understand the implications these have on farm management * Recognize and analyze ethical and legal problems within farm business situa- tions and choose a resolution PLEASE NOTE: All program plans are preliminary and curriculum ma 2026-2027 St. Cloud Technical & Community College * Discuss a complex farm business issue (2 C: 0 lect/pres, 0 lab, 2 other)
This course will assist the student in further acquiring and developing a higher level of communication skills. Students will review and evaluate various com- munication methods and techniques in dealing with and relating to individuals in both the public and private sector. Students will use this information in formulat- ing an effective communication method and style. Student Learning Outcomes: * Communicate appropriately and effectively within various organizational contexts * Adjust communication behavior effectively * Demonstrate appropriate and effective conflict management strategies * Demonstrate the ability to research, analyze, and reason from evidence to reach an effective conclusion or outcome * Communicate appropriately and effectively within groups * Demonstrate the ability to analyze a problem and devise a solution in a group (2 C: 0 lect/pres, 0 lab, 2 other)
This course will deal with evaluating modern agricultural technological changes and determining if they fit into an individual's farming operation. Student Learning Outcomes: * Define the enterprise strengths and weaknesses. * Prepare a technology needs assessment of the operation * Determine the current available technology now employed on site * Compare available technologies available to the operation * Develop cash flow projections involving technological investments * Assess the value of potential investments in technology * Implement the technology (2 C: 0 lect/pres, 0 lab, 2 other)
This course will assist those students wanting to make changes in their farm busi- ness through enterprise expansion, addition, enhancement, or elimination. The course will develop a set of procedures for exploring and evaluating alternative choices. Student Learning Outcomes: * Define the enterprise strengths and weaknesses. * Evaluate the enterprise alternatives. * Calculate the cost of implementation of alternative enterprises. * Develop a cash flow projection involving enterprise alternatives. * Assess the resource requirements of enterprise options. * Develop an enterprise budget for each option. (2 C: 0 lect/pres, 0 lab, 2 other)
FBMA 2940Direct Study- Farm Business Family Transition
Students will study the many aspects of farm business and/or family transition which occur in the typical farm business. Both estate planning and transition planning will be explored. Student Learning Outcomes: * Develop a plan to transfer a farm or business. * Understand the tax implications of different types of farm transfers. * Communicate future farm plans with stakeholders. * Prepare a balance sheet to develop values used in the planning process. * Determine the needs for retirement incomes and gifting of the business. * Determine the best business structure for the transition. (2 C: 0 lect/pres, 0 lab, 2 other) ze
Estimated cost of books, supplies and materials: $85 PLEASE NOTE: All program plans are preliminary and curriculum may change without notice. 2026-2027 St. Cloud Technical & Community College Page 70
