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Forest Finance & Investment
Forestry is one of the largest resource-based industries in the state, region, and country and includes diverse businesses such as forest and land management firms, individual and institutional forest landowners, wood suppliers, product manufacturers, timber harvesting companies, and forestry consultants.
The forestry industry has grown more complex in the last century with the impacts of increasing environmental issues, economic opportunities, technological advancements, and changing land ownership. Today’s professionals must have the ability to understand and assimilate these factors within their financial and operational decision-making to best manage and leverage forest assets.
Whether you are a recent graduate, a seasoned forestry professional, another type of professional (such as a real estate broker, banker, accountant, attorney, or appraiser) with interests in forest operations or forest investments, or if you just have a general or personal interest in learning more about forest operations and investments, the Auburn University
Forest Finance and Investment graduate certificate
program is designed to provide you with the tools necessary to make sound forest finance and investment decisions.
This program will enhance the knowledge base of students who possess technical forestry skills but may wish to grow their understanding of forestry business practices to be considered for advancement or those who may have a strong foundation in business but wish to become more familiar with the unique aspects of forestry finance and economics to become more competitive in the job market or operate their businesses more successfully.
Key Learning Outcomes
The Forest Finance and Investment online certificate program provides a convenient platform for students to receive valuable in‐service training which stresses critical thinking and problem‐solving skills that are required by many employers today for the operation of a successful forestry-related business.
The program is designed to help students:
Develop advanced knowledge in the area of forest finance and investment
Improve their ability to identify critical issues faced in forestry-related businesses and improve capacities for financial decision-making
Enhance their oral and written communications skills to better engage potential underwriters and clients, as well as the scientific community and the general public
Prepare students for new professional responsibilities or perhaps advance to graduate school
Requirements
To obtain a Forest Finance and Investment graduate certificate from Auburn University, students must complete fifteen (15) credit hours of online coursework. Students
with
a forestry background are required to complete FORY 7400, FORY 7650, FORY 7620, FINC 7640, and BUSI 7110.  Students
without
a forestry background are required to complete FORY 7320 and any four of the other courses for a total of 15 credit hours.
Course Code
Course Name
Credit Hours
Fall
Spring
Summer
FORY 7320
Forest Growth, Silviculture, and Management
FORY 7400
Forest Valuation and Economics
FORY 7650
Forest Operations and Wood Supply Chain Management
FORY 7620
Forest Finance, Accounting and Taxation
FINC 7640
Advanced Investments **
BUSI 7110
Financial Analysis **
*Tentative: check course schedule or contact CFWE for an updated schedule for confirmation
**non-CFWE course: check the course schedule or with the instructor for confirmation
Students who obtain this certificate may go on to earn a master of natural resource degree in forest finance and investment with additional 18-19 hours of coursework, mostly online.
Enrollment
To participate in the Forest Finance and Investment graduate certificate program, students must apply to Auburn University (
).   Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores are not required.
Entrance to the certificate program and AU Graduate School requires a 2.75 GPA.  However, exceptions can be made if sufficient justification for the exception is provided to the CFWE Graduate Program Office.
Graduate certificate applicants must submit the online application to be admitted as non-degree students, pay the online application fee ($60 or $70 domestic vs. international, respectively), and submit transcripts.  They must also submit an official transcript for their highest degree.  International applicants must also submit an English proficiency score.
Students may enroll three times per year:
Fall – by July 16
Spring – by November 26
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Graduate Admissions
Fees
The Forest Finance & Investment graduate certificate program requires 15 credit hours. For the most up-to-date information concerning tuition and fees, please contact Drs.
Adam Maggard
or
Jessica Daniel
. Please be aware that students pursuing graduate certificates are not eligible for financial aid.
Need help getting started?
For guidance regarding curriculum choices, admissions policies, and deadlines, please contact Dr. Jessica Daniel at
jrd0084@auburn.edu
or (334) 844-1077 or submit a
request for information
about our online programs.
Specific questions concerning the Forest Finance and Investment certificate and courses can be addressed to Marc Walley (334) 844-1007 or
maw0048@auburn.edu
Now Accepting Applications
Through distance education and online learning, our expert faculty prepare students to address complex natural resources-related topics and issues that are highly impactful to our society and environment. Our curriculum is convenient and flexible for students of diverse academic backgrounds who wish to advance professionally.
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Quick Facts
May be completed in less than 3 years
Tuition fees are roughly half the cost of a graduate degree
Only 15 credit hours required
Credit may be applied to a graduate degree
No GRE required for enrollment
Enrollment open spring, summer and fall!
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Dr. Janaki R.R. Alavalapati, Dean
School of Forestry & Wildlife Sciences
Auburn University
3301 Forestry and Wildlife Building
602 Duncan Drive
Auburn, Alabama 36849-3418
Email:
ajanaki@auburn.edu
Dear Auburn Family,
It is my pleasure to welcome you to the 75th Anniversary Celebration of the School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences at Auburn University!
Thank you for visiting our website in observance of this important anniversary. We hope you’ll enjoy learning about the history of Auburn’s forestry and wildlife sciences programs within the interactive timeline and photo archive of the School’s significant milestones and achievements.
As you’ll discover, forestry first became a stand-alone program in what was then known as the School of Agriculture in 1946. Since that time, Auburn has produced thousands of well-qualified graduates, provided citizens with science-based solutions to improve their quality of life and developed solutions to some of society’s most complex natural resource challenges.
In honor of this occasion, the School has published Arthur L. Slotkin’s
75 Years of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences at Auburn University
. Through personal interviews and in-depth research, Mr. Slotkin has created a detailed chronology that will take readers on a journey through time to discover how Auburn’s forestry and wildlife programs evolved to become the present-day School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences.
The School will commemorate its 75th anniversary from March 2021 through 2022. Throughout the year, we will invite our faculty, students, alumni, and friends to join us in celebrating the School’s rich history of teaching, research, and extension through a series of virtual and in-person *events, including:
7 for 75 Virtual Speaker Series:
Accomplished alumni and industry leaders representing our diverse programs will discuss a wide range of topics from land management to current and future technology to stakeholder engagement.
Dean’s Q & A and Alumni Breakout Sessions:
Deans past and present will share their personal stories of the major milestones that occurred during their tenure. As part of these virtual roundtable discussions, we will host breakout sessions for alumni to socialize and reminisce about their time at Auburn.
75th Anniversary Events:
Faculty, staff, and students will celebrate the anniversary with alumni and friends during the School’s annual events, including the student awards banquet, graduate research symposium, and alumni homecoming barbeque.
75th Anniversary Gala:
The anniversary celebrations will conclude with a signature gala in the spring of 2022 at the Gogue Performing Arts Center. To feature a distinguished keynote speaker, guests will also enjoy dinner, musical entertainment, a complimentary book signing with Arthur Slotkin, and a short documentary of the 75-year history of forestry and wildlife sciences at Auburn University.
In addition to this exciting calendar of events, we invite our alumni to share their Auburn experience by submitting stories, photos, and other memorabilia to our website that will be shared online with fellow alumni during the anniversary celebration year.
On behalf of the faculty and staff, we look forward to commemorating this milestone anniversary with you in honor of 75 years of forestry and wildlife Sciences at Auburn University!
War Eagle!
Dr. Janaki R.R. Alavalapati, Dean
Events are subject to change in compliance with Auburn University’s COVID-19 safety protocols.