Forest Finance & Investment — Graduate Certificate
Graduate Certificate in Forest Finance & Investment Requirements
This Graduate Certificate will prepare students to be more knowledgeable in operating their forest business and forest finance and investment decision-making. The program will stress critical thinking and problem-solving skills that are required by employers today and running a forest-based business. The Forest Finance and Investment Certificate is designed to (1) provide graduate-level education for those seeking advanced positions in forest business, and (2) to place students in a position so that they can continue their graduate education.
The certificate requires 15 credits of course work completed of the list of the courses below. Students with a Forestry Background will need to take FORY 7400, FORY 7650, FORY 7620, FINC 7640 and BUSI 7110. Students without a forestry background will be required to take FORY 7320 Forest Growth, Silviculture and Management and any 4 of the other courses for their 15 credits.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| FORY 7320 | Forest Growth, Silviculture, and Management | 3 |
| FORY 7400 | Forest Valuation and Economics | 3 |
| FORY 7650 | Forest Operations and Wood Supply Chain Management | 3 |
| FORY 7620 | Forest Finance, Accounting and Taxation | 3 |
| FINC 7640 | Advanced Investments | 3 |
| BUSI 7110 | Financial Analysis | 3 |
FORY 7320 Forest Growth, Silviculture, and Management will be required of students that do not have a Forestry Background.