About the Program
- Complete advanced studies in the application of range and livestock management practices to improve the sustainability and profitability of ranching.
- Gain hands-on experience in range and livestock management at our 6,000-acre ASU Ranch.
- Improve your career prospects for ranch and land management, rangeland management, extension and research, feedlot management and consulting.
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Admission Requirements
- Application for Admission
- All college and/or university transcripts
- GRE scores
- Current résumé or CV
- Essay that answers: In your opinion, what is the No. 1 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 (B.S.) degree in one of the following disciplines:
- Animal science
- Agricultural economics/business
- Natural resource management
- Range science
- Closely related field
Credit Requirements
This graduate-level certificate program consists of 15 credit hours. That means you only have to complete five courses to earn your certificate.
Application Deadlines
Spring Semester: Dec. 1 (Nov. 1 for international students)
Fall Semester: July 15 (June 10 for international students)
Certificate Courses (15 credit hours required)
The following courses (12 credit hours) are required:
- RWM 6338: Range Animal Nutrition
- RWM 6340: Ranch and Livestock Management
- AGEC 6331: Farm Business Management
- ASCI 6345: Advanced Beef Cattle Production
Select one course (3 credit hours) from the following:
- RWM 6339: Grazing Management
- ASCI 6341: Advanced Animal Nutrition
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