MCCCD Program Description

Establishing and Running an Agribusiness

Course: AGB130

First Term: 2004 Fall

Lecture 3 Credit(s) 3 Period(s) 3 Load
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: S

Description: Basic principles used in establishing and running an Agribusiness. Emphasis on business requirements to maintain a business enterprise in Arizona

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Develop business model. (I) 2. Identify Arizona business licensing laws. (II) 3. Use local, state, and federal regulations for taxing and insurance in contracts. (III) 4. Identify and procure goods and materials needed for business activities. (IV) 5. Explain competitive bidding procedures. (V) 6. Develop and prepare contracts. (VI) 7. Prepare work performance statements. (VII) 8. Prepare daily work schedules for employees. (VIII) 9. Develop procedures for ordering goods and materials. (IX) 10. Develop procedures for hiring employees. (X)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Developing and Setting Up the Landscape Contracting Business A. Personal logo B. Personal equipment list C. Calendar of events D. Personal net worth statement II. Business Licensing Laws III. Local, State, and Federal Regulations on Tax and Insurance A. State and Federal withholdings B. F.U.T.A. C. F.I.C.A. D. Arizona Economic Security E. Workman`s Compensation F. Liability insurance IV. Procurement of Goods and Materials A. Wholesale dealers B. Rental agencies V. Competitive Bidding/Pricing A. Take off and estimate/actual cost sheets VI. Preparing Work Contracts A. Personalized contract development B. Personalized contract preparation VII. Statement for Work Performance A. Development B. Preparation of statements VIII. Daily Work Plans and Schedules IX. Developing Ordering Procedures A. Hardgoods B. Equipment X. Procedures for Hiring Employees

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 12/9/2003

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