Ranch Management and Beef Industry Leadership Certificate

Certificate Program

Ranch Management and Beef Industry Leadership Certificate Program

Careers

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

Required 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

Select 3 Hours

Courses	Hours
RWM 6339 Grazing Management	3
ASCI 6341 Advanced Animal Nutrition	3
ASCI 6342 Ruminant Nutrition	3

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