Highly-qualified urban forestry professionals are becoming increasingly necessary in cities around the world due to the rapid pace and scale of urbanization, the need to adapt to multiple impacts of climate change in cities, and increasing demand from the public for the recreational, psychological, and health benefits that trees and greenspaces provide. This 30-credit program is based on a comprehensive, interdisciplinary perspective of urban forestry with strong emphasis on governance and strategic management of urban forests. Students will learn how trees and vegetation grow and are managed in urban settings, but the emphasis of the program will be on skills and knowledge related to leadership and governance; project management and business skills; the public policy and planning context of urban forestry; green infrastructure planning; communication and marketing; public involvement; and urban forest resource and benefit assessment. The program is built around 3 critical management skills that are woven throughout the program: creativity, decision-making, and leadership. It is targeted for professionals with urban forestry-related work experience in the public, private or not-for-profit sector, or professionals looking to move into the field of urban forestry.
For specific program requirements, please refer to the departmental program website
Demand for urban forestry practitioners who can provide solutions to complex problems will continue to grow with urbanization, climate change, and community needs. This professional degree program produces creative leaders who understand the vital role of urban forests in the future of cities, and can oversee strategic, sustainable forestry project. Students will learn to balance the various demands placed on urban forests and utilize advanced technologies for planning, measurement, and assessment. They will also develop the skills necessary to lead interdisciplinary teams and coordinate complex urban forestry initiatives.
The program is offered as a full-time, in-person program over 13 months at UBC's Point Grey Campus.
Our Master of Urban Forestry Leadership (MUFL) team invites you to an exclusive info session to learn about program requirements, eligibility, admissions and submitting a strong application for our professional master’s programs. With a focus in key areas such as urban forestry, strategic management and decision-making, this interdisciplinary professional master’s degree will give you the skills to take your career in new directions.
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The Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies establishes the minimum admission requirements common to all applicants, usually a minimum overall average in the B+ range (76% at UBC). The graduate program that you are applying to may have additional requirements. Please review the specific requirements for applicants with credentials from institutions in:
Each program may set higher academic minimum requirements. Please review the program website carefully to understand the program requirements. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission as it is a competitive process.
Applicants from a university outside Canada in which English is not the primary language of instruction must provide results of an English language proficiency examination as part of their application. Tests must have been taken within the last 24 months at the time of submission of your application.
Minimum requirements for the three most common English language proficiency tests to apply to this program are listed below:
Overall score requirement : 5.0
Reading
4.5
Writing
5.0
Speaking
4.0
Listening
5.0
Overall score requirement : 100
Reading
23
Writing
24
Speaking
22
Listening
23
Overall score requirement : 7.0
Reading
6.5
Writing
6.5