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Equine Industry Program
Learn More About the Equine Industry Program
The only equine program in an AACSB-accredited college of business
The Equine Industry Program (EIP) at the University of Louisville is the only undergraduate equine program in the world housed in an AACSB accredited college of business. Here you’ll learn the skills to develop your love of horses into a viable career. Our goal is to produce graduates with sound business knowledge. We’re committed to all breeds and disciplines in the horse industry.
Learning in the heart of horse country
A mile and a quarter from historic Churchill Downs, UofL is distinctively positioned to offer the study of equine business. No other institution is similarly dedicated to the combination of horse commerce, enterprise and academics.
An intense, four-year program, the EIP gives students the professional skills they need to succeed in the horse industry. Courses include: horse industry overview, equine economics, equine marketing, equine law, equine taxation, organization and administration of equine operations, equine financial management and industry speaker series.
Academic Programs
BSBA in Equine Business
Take the entire business core, as well as specialized courses in equine business, the four-year degree is designed to prepare students for a range of career opportunities.
Minor in Equine Business
Position yourself with the leaders in the horse business with a minor in equine business. Available to to all majors at the University of Louisville who meet the program prerequisites.
Undergraduate Certificate in Equine Business
The one-year undergraduate certificate in Equine Business (the only one of its kind) enhances the understanding of the horse business and prepares students for a position in the equine industry.
Horse Racing Industry Business Graduate Certificate
Gain functional knowledge of horse racing operations, marketing, law, communications and analytics and leadership through this fully online graduate certificate.
Careers and Outcomes
Equine graduates are sought after for their business expertise in addition to their passion for the horse industry. Solid business knowledge they get at the University of Louisville College of Business sets them apart in careers such as barn/ranch managers, digital specialists, equine insurance, breed management, equine marketing, racing commissioner, simulcasting and more.
AACSB-Accredited
Get your degree from the AACSB Accredited UofL College of Business for lasting degree credibility. The AACSB sets high standards, and only the top 15 percent of all business schools in the nation are accredited.
