BSST 416 Agricultural Finance and Price Risk Analysis
Agricultural Finance and Price Risk Analysis prepares bank managers and agricultural lenders to analyze agricultural-related lending. Topics will include asset valuations, commodities and pricing, and factors affecting the financial health of agricultural industry. Online only
Student Learning Outcomes
- Discuss key factors that separate agricultural finance and lending from the other types of business banks conduct.
- Determine asset valuations and crop production projections within the current market.
- Identify risk reduction options available such as government-offered or private-crop insurance.
- Discuss the various factors that affect the financial health of the agricultural industry with specific references to the northern plains.
- Determine applicant qualifications in relation to lending policies.