MA/MS in Forestry

The Master of Forestry is a professional degree intended for people who hold a bachelor's degree in another field and want to become credentialed foresters. It differs from a research-oriented master of science by emphasizing practice outdoors, from marking timber stands to planning harvests with landowners. Coursework draws on forest ecology and biology, resource measurement, forest management, policy and professional ethics. The experience ends with a semester-long field practicum and a forest management plan. Two pathways exist depending on prior preparation, and Michigan Tech undergraduates in forestry can follow an accelerated option. Applicants submit the university's online graduate application. The department's pages list degree requirements, research areas and faculty, and prospective students are encouraged to review them and contact the program to discuss fit before applying. Graduates are prepared for roles in industry, government and research, as well as further study. Department news and research highlights are posted online too.