Overview

Students in the International Conservation and Development program of The University of Montana are allowed to pursue independent conservation and development projects through international professional field assignments. The ICD core curriculum and overseas experience integrate biophysical and social dimensions of land and resource management in the context economic development and social justice. Defining features of ICD include:

Opportunity to combine graduate coursework with international field research

Flexibility to identify and develop independent projects

Committed, interdisciplinary faculty

An integrated core curriculum

Close collaboration among a cohort of graduate students

M.S. degree in Resource Conservation, International Conservation and Development

Careers

Student that have completed ICD studies and program graduates are employed by international and domestic organizations in both the public and private sectors, including Conservation International, WOOF, USAID, the US Forest Service, international consulting firms, while others completed doctoral studies and are now university faculty members.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

International Conservation and Development

Environment and Development

A Graduate Ecology course

A Graduate Research Methods or

A Graduate Seminar

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-31 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-31 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Missoula, United States

Disciplines

International Development Biodiversity & Conservation Natural Resource Management View 109 other Masters in Natural Resource Management in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Fill out UM Graduate School application and pay the fee;

A statement of interest that describes the intended area of study

A resume or Curriculum Vitae

E-mail addresses for three (3) references who have agreed to provide letters of recommendation

Unofficial transcripts

Official Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores

Official English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) scores if English is not your first language

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

38750 USD / year

≈ 38750 USD / year
Out-of-State

38750 USD / year

≈ 38750 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

11158 USD / year

≈ 11158 USD / year

Living costs

Missoula

United States

1000 - 2071 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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