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Bachelor of Forest Business Management

University of Alberta

Edmonton, Canada
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

Joint ALES and Alberta School of Business degree combining forestry with business management.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (3): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Explain core concepts in Forest Business Management. Analyse evidence
Evaluate organisational scenarios
and present practical recommendations with professional judgement.

Career outcomes

Forester (Registered Professional Forester)
Environmental economist
Forestry business roles

Curriculum

Forestry operations and business study
With field schools through forested areas of west-central and northern Alberta on forest plants
Animals
Ecology
Protection and operations. Featured courses include Natural Resource Measurement
Forest Harvesting and Transport
and Economics of Forestry. Students can join the School of Business Co-op Program.

Entry requirements

Academic

Grade 12 or equivalent with five specific subjects including English 30-1 or equivalent
Minimum 70% average over the five required subjects (competitive averages are higher by programme)
Programme prerequisites
English proficiency (IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 90
Duolingo 120 or equivalent) unless exempt.

Accepted academic background

High school completion with five specific Grade 12 subjects (always including English 30-1 or equivalent, Subjects vary by programme and province or curriculum), Year One Foundation Program for those who do not yet qualify, Post-secondary transfer applicants have separate requirements.

Documents you’ll need

Secondary School Academic Transcripts
English Proficiency Results if required.

How to apply

Check the programme entry requirements and available intake. Complete the university application and provide the academic documents and language evidence requested for admission. Pay an application fee if applicable. Review the admission decision
Accept the offer and arrange visa documents where necessary.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$41,980 CAD
Application fee	$150 CAD
Deposit	$8,400 CAD

Program details

Campus	Edmonton North Campus
Faculty or school	Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences
Department	Business and Management
Teaching language	English
Credit value	120
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	3
Scholarship note	Scholarship opportunities may be available to eligible students, Availability and award criteria should be confirmed with the university.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
1 Mar 2027
107 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.