Certificate in Equine Business
A certificate for those who have earned a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree and want academic training in the field of equine business.
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Take the reins of your future with an Equine Business Certificate
Ready to turn your passion for horses into a powerful career move? Our Equine Business Certificate is designed for graduates who already hold a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree and are eager to specialize in the exciting world of equine business.
This intensive one-year program (with flexible part-time options) packs in the skills and knowledge you need to thrive in the industry.
- If you already have a four-year business degree or an MBA, you’ll complete 24 credit hours of equine-focused courses.
- If you’re coming from another background, no worries — you’ll complete a minimum of 30 credit hours to build a strong foundation.
Fast-paced, career-focused and tailored for driven professionals — the Equine Business Certificate is your chance to combine business savvy with a love of the equine industry. Saddle up and get started.
This program was approved for students entering the university in the Summer 2024–Spring 2025 catalog year. For more information about catalog year, go to Catalog Year Information.
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Equine Business
Unit: College of Business (BU)
Department: Equine
Academic Plan Code(s): EQNCCEA
Program Information
The certificate in Equine Business is restricted to individuals who have earned either a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree and want academic training in the field of equine business. The program is designed as an intensive one-year program for full-time students, although part-time students will be accepted.
The curriculum consists of 24 hours of Equine Business courses for those individuals who possess a four-year business degree or an MBA. The curriculum will include a minimum of 30 credit hours for those persons lacking in the certificate prerequisites.
Departmental Admission Requirements
Admission requirements include submission of an undergraduate application and official transcripts showing completion of a four-year degree and an overall 2.8 GPA.
Priority application deadlines are June 1 for the fall semester. Admission to the Equine Certificate Program is available only in the fall semesters. Priority application deadline is March 1 for summer semesters.
Steps to Apply
- Complete online undergraduate application.
- Submit $30 non-refundable application fee.
- Transfer up to 12 credit hours of coursework from an AACSB-accredited college or university (optional)*.
- Check for scholarships.
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Looking for a bachelor's degree?
Check out our Bachelor in Businss Administration (Equine Business), which is designed to deliver essential marketing business skills.
Program Requirements
Certificate Prerequisites
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ECON 201 | Principles of Microeconomics - SB | 3 |
| ACCT 201 | Principles of Financial Accounting | 3 |
| Minimum Total Hours | 6 | |
Certificate Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| EQIN 202 | Horse Industry Overview | 3 |
| EQIN 204 | Equine Management | 3 |
| EQIN 301 | Organization and Administration of Equine Operations | 3 |
| EQIN 302 | Equine Economics | 3 |
| EQIN 304 | Equine Marketing | 3 |
| EQIN 313 | Equine Commercial Law | 3 |
| EQIN 402 | Capstone Seminar in Equine Industry Program - CUE | 3 |
| EQIN 403 | Equine Financial Management | 3 |
| Minimum Total Hours | 24 | |
At least three (3) semester hours of the requirements for a certificate must be successfully completed while enrolled in the University of Louisville.