X. Degree Programs
Bachelor of Bio-Resource Management Degree (B.B.R.M.)
Equine Management Major (EQM)
Department of Animal Biosciences and the Department of Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics, Ontario Agricultural College
The major in Equine Management focuses on the development of leaders with a genuine regard for all horses and their well-being, a conscious concern for the environment, and a passionate interest in all aspects of the horse industry. The program combines a solid background in business, biological sciences and equine management through practical and theoretical experience. It provides in-depth understanding of the economic, environmental and social dimensions of all equine disciplines with a broad and current knowledge of horse industry issues and develops the skills to gather, access, interpret and apply industry data. In consultation with the faculty advisor, students can participate in international exchange or semester abroad opportunities in semester 6. Students can also incorporate a variety of field trips, experiential learning in the workplace and independent research projects into their program.
This major will require the completion of 20.00 credits: 14.00 from required courses, 5.00 from restricted electives and 1.00 electives. Of these credits, a minimum of 6.00 credits are required at the 3000-level or higher, of which at least 2.00 credits must be at the 4000-level.
Semester 1 - Fall
Semester 2 - Winter
Semester 3 - Fall
Semester 4 - Winter
Semester 5 - Fall
Semester 6 - Winter
Semester 7 - Fall
Semester 8 - Winter
Restricted Electives
Students must successfully complete a minimum of 6.00 credits at the 3000 level or higher, of which at least 2.00 credits must be at the 4000 level.
Students must select a minimum of 5.00 credits from the following four lists of restricted electives.
Students should note that some restricted electives require other courses not included among the required courses for the major as prerequisites. Students should consult the most recent undergraduate calendar for specific requirements.
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Students must select a minimum of 1.50 credits from any of the following lists (grouped by topic areas):
Animal Biology: AGR*2350 [0.50] Animal Production Systems, Health and Industry ANSC*4090 [0.50] Applied Animal Behaviour ANSC*4100 [0.50] Applied Environmental Physiology and Animal Housing ANSC*4490 [0.50] Applied Endocrinology ANSC*4650 [0.50] Comparative Immunology POPM*4230 [0.50] Animal Health Genetics: MBG*2400 [0.50] Fundamentals of Plant and Animal Genetics MBG*3060 [0.50] Quantitative Genetics MBG*4020 [0.50] Genetics of Companion Animals MBG*4030 [0.50] Animal Breeding Methods and Applications Pasture and Turf Management: ENVS*3080 [0.50] Soil and Water Conservation ENVS*3140 [0.50] Management of Turfgrass Diseases One of: ENVS*4090 [0.50] Soil Management ENVS*4160 [0.50] Soil and Nutrient Management HORT*2450 [0.50] Introduction to Turfgrass Science HORT*3050 [0.50] Management of Turfgrass Insect Pests and Weeds HORT*4450 [0.50] Advanced Turfgrass Science Advanced Nutrition: BIOC*2580 [0.50] Introduction to Biochemistry CHEM*1050 [0.50] General Chemistry II NUTR*3210 [0.50] Fundamentals of Nutrition -
Students must select a minimum of 1.50 credits from any of the following lists (grouped by topic areas):
Accounting: ACCT*3230 [0.50] Intermediate Management Accounting ACCT*4230 [0.50] Advanced Management Accounting Business and Management: HROB*2010 [0.50] Foundations of Leadership HROB*2090 [0.50] Individuals and Groups in Organizations HROB*4010 [0.50] Leadership Certificate Capstone MGMT*2150 [0.50] Introduction to Canadian Business Management MGMT*3020 [0.50] Corporate Social Responsibility MGMT*3320 [0.50] Financial Management Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics : FARE*2700 [0.50] Survey of Natural Resource Economics FARE*3310 [0.50] Operations Management FARE*3170 [0.50] Cost-Benefit Analysis FARE*4220 [0.50] Advanced Agribusiness Management FARE*4360 [0.50] Marketing Research FARE*4370 [0.50] Food & Agri Marketing Management FARE*4290 [0.50] Land Economics FARE*4550 [0.50] Independent Studies I Marketing: MCS*1000 [0.50] Introductory Marketing MCS*2020 [0.50] Information Management MCS*2600 [0.50] Fundamentals of Consumer Behaviour MCS*3000 [0.50] Advanced Marketing MCS*3040 [0.50] Business and Consumer Law MCS*3620 [0.50] Marketing Communications -
Students must select a minimum of 1.00 credits from:
AGR*3010 [0.50] Special Studies in Agricultural Science I AGR*4010 [0.50] Special Studies in Agricultural Science II AGR*4600 [1.00] Agriculture and Food Issues Problem Solving AGR*4450 [1.00] Research Project I AGR*4460 [1.00] Research Project II ANSC*4610 [0.50] Critical Analysis in Animal Science -
Students may also count any of the following courses as restricted electives:
AGR*3500 [0.50] Experiential Education I ECON*1100 [0.50] Introductory Macroeconomics EDRD*2020 [0.50] Interpersonal Communication EDRD*3050 [0.50] Agricultural Communication I EDRD*3140 [0.50] Organizational Communication EDRD*3400 [0.50] Sustainable Communities EDRD*4120 [0.50] Leadership Development in Small Organizations EQN*2500 [0.50] Equine Field Course PSYC*1000 [0.50] Introduction to Psychology