The primary purpose of this major is to help prepare students for careers in wood products industry. Students can choose from two options: Wood Products Business and Marketing, and Wood Products Processing and Manufacturing.
The options are designed to give the student flexibility for a science or business/marketing emphasis supported by a general education.
The wood Products Business and Marketing option focuses on the business and marketing of wood products and on wood manufacturing processes. The Wood Products Processing and Manufacturing option focuses on wood science and technology and on the conversion of wood into products. In addition, a Wood Products Marketing minor is offered which gives students an opportunity to develop basic competency in wood products marketing and processing including knowledge and skills helpful for those in other majors who wish to seek sales employment in wood products industries.