Natural resources enterprise management | Natural resources stewardship emphasis
Bachelor of Science
Conservation and preservation from multiple angles
The Bachelor of Science in natural resources enterprise management is a unique undergraduate experience where the science of natural resources meets the strategic thinking and entrepreneurial spirit of business. This innovative degree allows you to dive into the world of outdoor professionals with the expertise of our faculty guiding you. Professionals in the natural resource management business work to define and defend our natural environment by helping people enjoy recreation in the great outdoors while keeping our natural areas pristine and protected.
As a student in the natural resources enterprise management stewardship emphasis, you will explore the core principles of business entrepreneurship, as well as natural resource conservation, use and improvement. Your courses will cover a broad range of topics, from working with landowners to conserve heritage sites to creating budgets and managing personnel to planning wildlife habitat restoration efforts.
Besides natural resource conservation knowledge, upon completion of this program, you will:
- Develop outdoor leadership skills
- Gain strategic planning experience
- Know how to write grants and do fundraising
- Understand and complete business planning
- Know how to build a professional network
- Be able to think innovatively
- Have outdoor industry experience
- Understand basic risk management
- Work in a team
Learn more about the Department of Natural Resources and Society.
Overview
Related Topics
Nature needs you
Degree fit
This program could be a good fit if you:
- Have a passion for the outdoors
- Manage an organization that works to conserve natural resources
- Are interested in running your own business
- Use business and entrepreneurial skills to be a resource steward
- Make decisions that benefit people and the environment
Career outcomes
Current job openings
7,326 in ID, WA, OR, MT and HIPotential careers and mid-career salaries
- Postsecondary Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers
$82,694
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Financial aid and scholarship opportunities
Financial aid
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To maximize aid and scholarship possibilities, be sure to complete your FAFSA. For information on FAFSA deadlines and answers to common questions, visit the University of Idaho FAFSA website.
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Scholarships
Unlock scholarship opportunities at University of Idaho! When you apply to U of I, you're automatically considered for scholarships. We also offer a variety of scholarships based on experience, background and academic programs that you can apply for to help pay for college.
Explore available scholarships on our Scholarships website.
Clubs and involvement opportunities
Clubs and organizations
- The Wildlife Society
- The Society of American Foresters
- Society for Range Management
- Ecology & Conservation Biology Club
- Environmental Science Club
- Entrepreneurship Club
Application information
Undergraduate applications open each September, and admissions are processed on a rolling basis. Qualified students are admitted and considered for scholarships and financial aid as applications are received.
Explore admission requirements and apply on our Admissions website.