Integrated Resource Management (IRM)

Degree Overview

Today's agricultural managers are challenged to manage their land, animal, and natural resources in ways that ensure both long term profitability and sustainability of farms, ranches, and rural communities. Integrated Resource Management (IRM) is a concept within agricultural production that examines economic and environmental variables with an orientation toward more sustainable production.

The Master of Agriculture in Integrated Resource Management degree gives students the knowledge and skills necessary to operate an agricultural business efficiently and sustainably without sacrificing profits.

CSU's Integrated Resource Management online graduate degree is one of the only programs of its kind in the nation, and it is designed for working professionals. Some unique attributes of this degree are:

• Students interact and network with others across the country.
• Advisers help students design plans of study that emphasize immediate career applicability.
• Online education allows working professionals to obtain a degree without putting their careers on hold.

Colorado State University's land-grant heritage, research expertise, and leadership in agricultural and sustainability education is reflected in the IRM degree which is offered by the Western Center for Integrated Resource Management (WCIRM) and is supported by the College of Agricultural Sciences, Warner College of Natural Resources, and College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, with some courses endorsed by the School of Global Environmental Sustainability (SoGES).

Requirements

You are required to complete at least 33 credits, at least one internship, and a professional paper (a thesis is not required). An internship requires a maximum of one 40-hour work week per credit. Learn more about the degree requirements

Curriculum

Students address real-life land management scenarios with the flexibility to take courses in a sequence that best meets their educational needs. Learn more about the curriculum

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Career Opportunities

With this degree, you differentiate yourself as an agriculture or natural resources professional prepared to take a sustainable approach to animal production and land management. Learn more about career opportunities

Admission and Application

Applicants are required to have a bachelor's degree in any discipline from a regionally-accredited institution. GRE test scores are not required. Find out how to apply

Learning Experience

You will learn through online presentations and lectures, which are supplemented by assignments, readings, and online interaction and discussion with faculty and fellow students.

This self-paced online program allows you to earn your degree while maintaining your busy work and family schedules. More about the learning experience