AGR 320 - Applied Agricultural Finance (3)

This course surveys financial concepts and analytical tools used in agribusiness. Students will be exposed to various financial statements and begin formulating the purpose of these financial statements in the day-to-day operation of agriculturally based businesses. This course includes financial mathematics, financial and operational planning, and management, along with capital budgeting. Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to: 1) read and interpret financial statements, 2) evaluate capital structure, leverage, and financial risk, 3) explore financial trends in agriculture.