The bachelor of arts degree with a major in business administration and a concentration in equine business is designed to prepare graduates for an entry level position in a horse farm office or other business which supports the horse industry. Businesses supporting the horse industry may include breed registries such as the Jockey Club or American Saddlebred Association, various equine publications, bloodstock agencies, tack shops and equine insurance agencies. In addition to completing general education courses, supporting courses and 30 hours of business courses, the graduate will have completed 21 credit hours of equine specific courses. Each student gains practical experience in an office setting by completing an Equine Internship and Equine Senior Project.
Many students choose additional equine courses as electives.
To graduate with a Bachelor of Arts Degree with a major in Business Administration and a concentration in Equine Business, the student must take an entrance and exit examination administered by the Equine Studies Program.