Master of Natural Resources - MNR

The online Master of Natural Resources degree is designed to give natural resource professionals the skills to analyze complex natural resource issues and better communicate the results of their analysis. Students completing this degree acquire the skills to work as decision makers and advance their careers in natural resources management positions.

The minimum requirements for admission to the MNR degree program are as follows:

• A bachelor’s degree, preferably in natural resources, biology, ecology or a closely related field

• A minimum of one year of work experience in a natural resources field

• 3.0 or higher grade point average on last 60 semester or 90 quarter credits

• Three letters of recommendation (one from an academic source, if possible)

• Statement of Purpose: Describe how your past experience and education have prepared you for the MNR program, and how the MNR program will help you meet your future professional goals (500 word limit).

Prior to applying to the program, applicants are encouraged to contact the degree coordinator directly. There is no GRE requirement.

Application Deadlines

Students must have all required materials submitted to the School of Graduate Studies on/or before the deadlines listed below: 

• Fall semester: July 1st

• Spring Semester: November 1st

• Summer Semester: March 15th