AEM 2050

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AEM 2050
Introduction to Agricultural Finance

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2019-2020.

Introductory course which provides an overview of principles and practices of agricultural and development finance, from the perspectives of the business owner, lender, and policymaker. Topics include sources of capital, financing entry into agriculture, financial analysis, capital management, financial statements, credit instruments, loan analysis, and financial risk. Applications in farm investments, the Farm Credit System, crop insurance, and risk management.

When Offered Spring.

Prerequisites/Corequisites Recommended Prerequisite: MATH 1110 and/or AEM 2100 and/or a course in Economics.

Distribution Category (SBA-AG)

Outcomes
  • Students will learn and be able to apply financial concepts to solve financial economic problems in agriculture and development including understanding mortgages, bonds, equity, and other fundamental concepts.
  • Students will gain an introductory knowledge and understanding to financing concepts including time value of money, financial and risk management instruments, among others.

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Syllabi:

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 15955 AEM 2050   LEC 001

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    • TR Warren Hall 175
    • Jan 21 - May 5, 2020

    • Wolf, C

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person
    Recommended prerequisites: Calculus and/or statistics; a course in Economics. Students who have taken AEM 2240 or AEM 2241 are not allowed to enroll in AEM 2050.