Overview
Grasslands comprise more than 50 percent of the land surface area in the Great Plains, with livestock grazing being their major use.
They are important for providing a habitat for local wildlife, a place for recreation and even improved water and air quality.
In the Grassland Management graduate certificate program from Kansas State University, you’ll gain a diversity of knowledge that will help you preserve this natural resource.
Careers
The grassland management certificate will prepare you for the following careers:
- rangeland management specialist/conservationist for government agencies
- land steward for private organizations
- ranch manager
- extension educator
- environmental consultant
- co-op manager
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Grassland Monitoring and Assessment
- Grassland Fire Ecology
- Grassland Plant Identification
- Rangeland Resources Watershed Management
- Ecology of Invasive Species
- Grazing Ecology and Management
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
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Disciplines
Management, Organisation & Leadership Agribusiness View 14 other Masters in Agribusiness in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Bachelor’s degree with a 3.0 minimum GPA in the final two years or approximately the last 60 credit hours
Tuition Fee
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International
7080 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 590 USD per credit during 12 months. -
National
7080 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 590 USD per credit during 12 months. -
In-State
7080 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 590 USD per credit during 12 months.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.