Master of Forestry or Agriculture/MBA Combined Degree
Course-Based
Information on the program requirements for the graduate programs can be found in the RenR Graduate Program Handbook.
Master of Agriculture Degree
This program provides an advanced degree in agriculture for professionals. The program may also serve as an opportunity to partially fulfill requirements to become a Registered Professional Agrologist or a Registered Technologist in agrology, working in government or industrial organizations or as consultants.
The program is designed to be completed in 16 to 20 months. However, with a heavier than normal course load, the program can be completed in 10 months, or it may be completed on a part-time basis over a maximum period of 6 years.
Master of Forestry Degree
This program provides an advanced degree in sustainable forest management. The program may also serve as an opportunity to partially fulfill requirements to apply to become a Registered Professional Forester working in government or industrial organizations or as consultants.
The program is designed to be completed in 16 to 20 months. However, with a heavier than normal course load, the program can be completed in 10 months, or it may be completed on a part-time basis over a maximum period of 6 years.
MBA/ Master of Forestry
This degree, jointly offered with the School of Business is intended to prepare students for careers that demand specialized knowledge in business management practices and forestry.
MBA/Master of Agriculture
This degree, jointly offered with the School of Business is intended to prepare students for careers that demand specialized knowledge in business management practices and agriculture.
Internship opportunities and career options
We recommend that students in our professional master's programs take advantage of the Graduate Student Internship Program to gain valuable work experience. Internships and other job opportunities can be found in these databases: UofA Career Center, Gov. of Alberta, Gov. of Canada, CAPF, Forestry Jobs in Canada. For the best selection of summer internship and job opportunities, apply between mid-February and mid-May.