Bachelor of Science Degree in
Natural Resources Management
Options in Natural Resources Management:
- Environmental and Natural Resources Management
- Water Resources Management
- Recreation Resources Management
Option in
Environmental and Natural Resources Management
The Environmental and Natural Resources Management Option is designed for students interested in careers managing natural and environmental resources. As human demands on the environment increase, society needs managers that understand the economic, demographic, social, and political issues that drive resource use allocation. Students learn how to integrate and balance the complexities of managing both resources and people recognizing that resource decisions involve value-driven conflicts. The option provides a comprehensive foundation in environmental and natural resources issues and an understanding of both biophysical and social science.
Students in the option are encouraged to enroll in one of the three ESF business minors: Management Studies, Entrepreneurship, or Marketing. These minors provide students with professional groundwork in business administration, such as accounting, finance, entrepreneurship, marketing, and human resources. Managers use this foundation for effective and efficient management and for successful program implementation.
This option allows students to customize their program of study by focusing on a particular resource or group of resources. It provides graduates the knowledge and skills necessary to work in a variety of managerial, legislative, regulatory, and other positions for environmental consulting firms, non-profit organizations, public agencies, and industry. Option graduates may also choose to pursue graduate studies in a variety of disciplines, including policy, law, administration, or biological processes.
Students interested in more information are encouraged to review the Natural Resources Management section of the FNRM Undergraduate Student Handbook (pdf file).
Contact Us
Christopher A. Nowak
Associate Professor and Undergraduate Education Coordinator
215 Marshall Hall
One Forestry Drive
Syracuse, NY 13210-2788
(315) 470-6575
canowak@esf.edu