Marketing and communication skills round out the career tools of our students. Click here to see a profile of expectations for our graduates. Click here to see the requirements. All Forest Products students must complete the University core curriculum, the Forest Products core curriculum, and one of three options within the major or an approved minor in business or science. The Wood Industry Management Option is designed to equip students for a successful career in the business side of the wood industry.
Graduates typically find employment in manufacturing management, marketing or sales.
With a good mix of technical and business skills, graduates from this option are successful mill and region managers, vice-presidents and CEO's. Students may receive a minor in Business Administration with their degree. The Wood Engineering and Science Option is designed for students who will to pursue technical careers or go on to graduate school. This option includes higher math and science requirements, but enables the student to tailor their study plan to interest areas of science, technology or engineering. Graduates typically begin their careers working in manufacturing, often in quality and process control positions.