Natural resource management
Certificate, undergraduate
Grow your knowledge, naturally
Through this program, you’ll gain the skills to connect technical field knowledge with analytical tools to tackle real-world natural resource challenges. You’ll explore ecological processes in depth, examining how human activities influence ecosystem change and affect the long-term sustainability of natural resources.
You'll learn to assess and quantify key resources such as water, soil or vegetation using practical methods. Additionally, you'll develop the ability to identify desired future conditions, design effective management strategies to achieve those goals and evaluate the success of your actions — equipping you to make informed, impactful decisions in natural resource management.
Overview
Related Topics
Get to the root of management
Degree fit
This certificate may be a good fit if you:
- Are pursuing or hold a bachelor’s degree
- Want specialization in natural resources and enterprise management
- Wish to deepen your ability to plan, manage, and assess sustainable resource enterprises
Career outcomes
Current job openings
1,691 in ID, WA, OR, MT and HIPotential careers and starting salaries
- Sustainability Specialists
$55,170 - Compliance Managers
$48,420 - Recycling Coordinators
$44,716 - Financial Sales Agents
$44,825 - Chief Sustainability Officers
$91,572
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Financial aid and scholarship opportunities
Financial aid
U of I’s certificate programs are not eligible for financial aid or scholarships on their own. However, students enrolled in a bachelor's or associate degree program may apply their financial aid and scholarships toward a certificate if they are pursuing both simultaneously.
For more information or to explore funding options, contact the Financial Aid Office at finaid@uidaho.edu or call 208-885-6312.
Clubs and involvement opportunities
Clubs and organizations
- SAF Club
- SAFE Club
- Xi Sigma Pi
- Logger Sports
- Range Club
Application information
Admission criteria for undergraduate certificates are the same as those for U of I undergraduate degree programs. View our admission requirements to learn more.
Undergraduate certificate application process
Students interested in adding a certificate to their bachelor’s or associate degree program should speak with their academic advisor.
Students interested in earning an undergraduate certificate as a standalone program should contact the Admissions Office at 208-885-6326 for information on how to apply.