HRT 200 - Horticulture Business Management

Lecture Hours: 3 Credits: 3

Description: This course is a study of business management practices in horticulture. Customer relations, budget construction, employee management, resume development, invoicing, federal and state tax regulations, immigration policy, basic marketing, and governmental laws and regulations are included.

Prerequisite(s): Take RDG 100 with a minimum grade of C.

Course Topics:

Diverse business management techniques, documents, procedures and legal requirements.
Marketing strategies and employee relations.

Textbooks:
Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn website

Required Materials:
None

Grading System:
An overall grade of C or higher is required for transferability.

A = 90 - 100
B = 80 - 89
C = 70 - 79
D = 60 - 69
F = 0 - 59

Student Learning Outcomes:

Exhibit professional interpersonal and customer relations.
Discover horticulture business management practices that are required by law and important for a successful operation.
Develop a marketing strategy/plan.
Create a professional resume.

For SCC Online Courses:
If the course you are taking is online, please review the SCC Online Course Policies that include:

Identity Verification
Required materials for all online courses
Mandatory Attendance Requirement
Orientation and Support
Proctored Exams

Standard SCC Course Policies:
Please review the Standard Course Policies on the following topics:

Academic Integrity
Add/Drop period
Attendance
Classroom Conduct
Equal Access
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Online Behavior
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Services For Students with Disabilities
Student Concerns
Student Help Services
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Official Course Syllabus
2023-2024