Forestry, MF

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Overview

The business of forests

Gain a deep understanding of forest economics, business and management strategies. This degree bridges the gap between technical forestry and professional leadership.

You’ll graduate ready to take on senior roles in the industry. Whether you manage complex timberlands or drive economic policy, you’ll possess the sharp business skills to make an impact.

Your professional edge

The Master of Forestry is a 30-credit-hour program designed to sharpen your expertise. You’ll combine advanced forestry knowledge with business coursework to prepare for high-level management. You’ll also complete a final written and oral project analysis and exam during your last semester.

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Curriculum requirements

Is this program face-to-face?
Yes.

How long does it take?
30 semester credit hours.

Is there a capstone?
Yes, a comprehensive exam.

Experience requirements?
Minimum five years of forestry work experience.

Part of the Arthur Temple College of Forestry and Agriculture.

Apply to the Master of Forestry program

To be eligible for consideration into the program, you must:

have at least five years of forestry work experience
meet SFA's graduate school requirements
have an overall undergraduate 2.8 GPA or higher
- or a 3.0 GPA on your final 60 hours of undergraduate work
and hold a baccalaureate degree in forestry or a related field from an accredited institution of higher education.

Note: If you have an overall average of 2.5 in your last 60 hours, you may be considered for probationary status.

Ready?

Secure a faculty advisor by connecting with a forestry faculty member who shares similar research interests.
Complete the graduate school application.
Submit a letter of application to the Department of Forestry identifying your advisor and two letters of reference on official letterhead.