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Auburn University has introduced a new Master of Science program in the School of Forestry and Wildlife Science designed for working professionals seeking employment for career advancement in the forestry industry.
“In addition to strengthening Auburn’s undergraduate degree options, our new program in forestry and investment will prepare businesses for leadership positions critical to advancing economic development and with care in Alabama, “said Provost Bill Hardgrave. Auburn will strengthen an important part of our state and country.
Representing 4.5% of U.S. gross domestic product manufacturing, or GDP, the forestry industry encompasses a variety of industries, such as forestry industries; financial institutions, including banks, debt and insurance companies; large forest owners and companies; public real estate trusts, or REITs; manufacturers and distributors; harvesters; forest suppliers; and forest consultants.
Because of the complexity of this economic industry, forestry companies need skilled workers with forestry technology skills, business technologies and financial decisions to increase their return on investment.
Most of the time, professionals have experience in the forest or industry, but few of the two.
“In order to have a successful career, forestry engineers have sought an MBA,” said Janaki Alalavapati, dean of the School of Forestry and Wildlife Science.
“However, the traditional MBA does not usually provide the knowledge and understanding of forestry -related skills and applications that require forestry investment and finance professionals to function effectively in the forestry industry. with the banking industry. “
Students without extensive forestry knowledge will also gain skills related to the forestry industry through a combined course of forestry, economics, finance and finance.
In order to obtain this industry, forestry professionals have often relied on human resource programs, which can present a challenge for those who want to take care of their daily lives.
“Traditional programs are appropriate for some people, but it’s impossible for employers to disrupt their home and work life to pursue a bachelor’s degree in college,” said Marc A. Walley, president or Forest Investment Associates.
“We are thrilled to have our staff and other professionals in the forestry industry at the same time gain the knowledge and professional skills related to the industry with a degree from a tertiary institution. like Auburn — and just as important — they can continue the product.even to their families during the production process.
The Auburn Forestry Department and the Master of Science, or FBI, require 31 hours of credit, 16 to 19 from the core degree and 12 to 15 hours of elective credit selected from the curricula. such as finance, business administration, economics, accounting and agriculture.
The major courses required include forest and property valuation, forestry and management of timber supply chains, finance, accounting and taxation, financial evaluation, accounting. forestry and a forestry business seminar and investments. Students who do not have a forestry school or a forestry degree must take forestry, silviculture and navigation.
While earning their degree, students can advance their careers with a bachelor’s degree in finance and investment or chain management with a combination of four majors. supply chains and industrial boards.
Unlike traditional graduate programs, you do not need to register for an online degree to complete the GRE test or a thesis. Auburn University High School requires an average score of 2.75. However, exceptions will be made if the appropriate teacher is given to the school.
Official enrollment for the new degree will begin in the spring of 2022, and then students can enroll twice each year to begin their course in the spring or fall.
Forestry professionals and professionals interested in the degree program are invited to attend a virtual open house in Dec. May 8 6-7 pm CT. First registration is required. Those who go to register online will need to have a Zoom link for the information session.
For more details about the degree course, admission policies and deadlines, students can learn more online or call Jessica Daniel, online graduate program manager, at jrd0084@auburn.edu or 334-844-1077 to submit a request for information about the program.
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