Graduate Certificate 林业业务
为什么?
Foresters need advanced business and financial analysis tools to complete complex tasks of appraisal, investment analysis, taxes, marketing, and operations in a forestry 设置. In addition, leadership, human resource management, and communication skills are vital for any business organization.
To meet those needs for advanced business skills in forest enterprises, the University
of Arkansas at 蒙蒂塞洛, the 林农学院, and 自然资源,
and the 阿肯色森林商业中心 have developed a Graduate Certificate
林业业务.
关于该计划的一般事实
- All classes are in hyflex format – meaning you can take the class in person, on-line live or on-line any time that is convenient for you.
- Class schedules and assignment dates are flexible – finish each class at your own 速度!
- You can complete the certificate in 1 year or less, but you can take up to 6 years to complete the certificate if you need to!
- 没有申请费.
Current (2024) cost to complete the certificate is about $6,000 for students in AR, LA, MO, MS, TN, or TX, $12,000 for students elsewhere (subject to tuition and fee 增加).
招生信息
学生 are required to apply for admission for the Graduate Certificate in Forest
业务 through the normal bc365游戏 Admissions Portal. 在申请过程中，你
will choose the “Forest 业务 Graduate Certificate” as your degree level.
The only requirement for admission is that you have a 4-year degree, preferably in
forestry, natural resources, or a related discipline. 然而，来自其他国家的申请人
鼓励各个研究领域的学生申请. Applicants must submit transcripts which
will be reviewed by 林农学院, and 自然资源 faculty
验收前.
奖学金
奖学金 are available for students in the Graduate Certificate 林业业务 程序. Please contact the bc365游戏 林农学院, and 自然资源 office (870) 460-1052 for information on scholarships.
需求 for Graduate Certificate 林业业务
学生 are required to complete 15 hours of coursework to earn their Certificate 林业业务. There are three required courses (listed below) and four elective courses, including an independent study course that can account for up to 6 hours 的信贷.
Required Courses – Certificate 学生 MUST take these three courses
- NRM 5103 -森林金融
- NRM 5203 - Forest Operations and Supply Chain Management
- NRM 5603 -森林评估
Electives – Certificate 学生 can take any two of these courses or take the Independent 学习6小时
- NRM 5403 - Leadership in a Forest 业务
- NRM 598V - Independent Study 林业业务
- NRM 5303 -林产品销售
- NRM 5503 - Life Cycle Assessment of Forest Products
课程描述
NRM 5103 -森林金融3学分
Exercises and readings will provide students with the ability to conduct advanced 天伯伦投资分析. 前ics include decision-making regarding forest projects, timberland appraisal, taxation of forest operations, and income capital budgeting 技术和财务报表.
NRM 5203 - Forest Operations and Supply Chain Management 3 Credit(s)
学生 will use quantitative operations research techniques to the supply chain and management of the supply chain from timber production to final consumer purchase 和满意度.
NRM 5303 -林产品销售 3 Credit(s)
Focused on forest products, this course integrates marketing concepts, use of digital media for marketing strategic messages, market analytics tools and statistical analysis 市场数据.
A series of learning modules that investigate communication, effective management, team performance, self-awareness, and problem solving. 每个模块将包括讨论， group exercises, and practical, out of classroom assignments.
NRM 5503 - Life Cycle Assessment of Forest Products 3 Credit(s)
The class will provide an overview of life cycle assessment (LCA) theory and framework, case studies of LCA applications with various forest products, and the use of LCA tools/methodologies/databases with a hands-on project. 系统思维和联系 with other economic and social sustainability measures are emphasized.
NRM 5063 - Forest Appraisals 3 Credit(s)
学生 will learn and discuss forestry specific appraisal techniques while working independently on becoming a State Registered Apprentice (RA) Appraiser in Arkansas
NRM 598V - Independent Study 林业业务 3-6 Credit(s)
This course can be a practical project designed by the faculty advisor and student or a period of work in an internship or regular employment scenario where the work is applicable to some aspect of forest business. 一位学生和一位指导老师 must meet and agree to the particular independent study and complete Independent Study Approval forms and modify this syllabus and have the study approved PRIOR to the start 本学期的.