U of L Expands to Include Racing Business Certification
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Sean Beirne, University of Louisville's Equine Industry Program director
The Equine Industry Program at the University of Louisville's College of Business announced June 8 the launch of the Horse Racing Industry Business Certificate.
This unique, online-only certificate is designed for current and aspiring industry professionals focused on building successful careers in the horse racing industry. Students participating in this program will graduate with an in-depth knowledge of the issues that challenge the industry and insight into innovative business approaches required to resolve them.
"We worked in collaboration with the industry through local, national, and international focus groups to develop the content for this program," said Sean Beirne, Equine Industry Program director. "We touch on topical and pressing issues happening in our industry including crisis management, the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act, and an in-depth look at stakeholders including breeding farms, horse sales, racetracks, and the rapidly expanding segment of aftercare.
"As a former racetrack executive, I believe this certificate will help accelerate someone's career."
The nine-credit-hour, graduate-level certificate is comprised of six courses. Each course is 1.5 credit hours and runs five weeks. The certificate is intended as a stand-alone program; however, the credits are applicable toward completion of a Master's of Business Administration degree.
Three courses will be offered in the fall of 2021. All six courses will be available in the spring of 2022, with two courses per five-week session. For more information, visit the certificate website.
Horse Racing Industry Business Certificate courses:
- EQIN 610 Horse Racing Industry Overview
- EQIN 620 Strategic Communications for the Equine Industry
- EQIN 630 Management and Leadership of Equine Enterprises
- EQIN 640 Racetrack Operations and Related Activities
- EQIN 650 Equine and Sports Analytics
- EQIN 650 Regulatory Law in the Thoroughbred Industry
As the only undergraduate equine program in the world located in an AACSB accredited college of business, core business administration classes for the University of Louisville's Equine Industry Program combine 27 hours of specialized education, focusing on equine enterprises and event management. Because of the program's location in Kentucky's horse country, classroom instruction is supplemented with the opportunity for internships, field experience, and contacts with prominent industry professionals.