Ranch Management and Beef Industry Leadership Certificate
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This certificate program can provide you with an important credential – whether you are just starting out or looking to advance your career in ranching and/or the beef industry.
Certificate Program
Ranch Management and Beef Industry Leadership Certificate ProgramCareers
Earning this certificate can help lead to/advance careers in:
- Private ranch and land management
- Rangeland management
- Extension and research
- Feedlot management
- Consulting
Program Highlights
Advanced studies in the application of range and livestock management practices to improve the sustainability and profitability of ranching
Hands-on experience in range and livestock management at our Management, Instruction and Research Center – a 6,000-acre working ranch
Admission Requirements
- All college/university transcripts
- GRE scores
- Current Curriculum Vitae
- Essay that answers the following:
- In your opinion, what is the number one challenge facing the agriculture industry today and why? Also, what are your background and career goals related to agriculture?
Prerequisites
Successful completion of a Bachelor of Science degree in one of the following:
- Animal science
- Agricultural economics/business
- Natural resource management
- Range science
- Closely related field
Application Deadlines
Spring: Dec. 1
Fall: July 15
International Student Spring: Nov. 1
International Student Fall: June 10
Courses
Courses | Hours |
RWM 6338 Range Animal Nutrition |
3 |
RWM 6340 Ranch and Livestock Management |
3 |
AGEC 6331 Farm Business Management |
3 |
ASCI 6340 Advanced Sheep and Goat Production |
3 |
Courses | Hours |
RWM 6339 Grazing Management |
3 |
ASCI 6341 Advanced Animal Nutrition |
3 |
ASCI 6342 Ruminant Nutrition |
3 |