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.

CodeTitleHours
FORY 7320For. Growth Silv. and Mgmt3
FORY 7400Forest Valuation and Economics3
FORY 7650Wood Supply3
FORY 7620Forest Finance, Acct & Tax3
FINC 7640Advanced Investments3
BUSI 7110Financial Analysis3

FORY 7320 For. Growth Silv. and Mgmt will be required of students that do not have a Forestry Background.