November 16-18, 2005

 

ITEM 128-1004+R0705               Approval of a Proposal to create an M.S. Option in International Resource Management, under the existing M.S. degree in Resource Conservation

 

THAT:                                       In accordance with Montana University System Policy, the Board of Regents of Higher Education authorizes The University of Montana-Missoula to create an M.S. Option in International Resource Management, under the existing M.S. degree in Resource Conservation.

 

EXPLANATION:                        The College of Forestry and Conservation at The University of Montana—Missoula proposes an Option in International Resource Conservation to provide opportunities for Masters-level graduate students to develop an integrated understanding of ecological and social aspects of international conservation, development and management, and to apply that knowledge through professional work in a foreign country.