MSc. Horse Science - Industry Management

The Industry Management concentration is designed for students who are more interested in the business or production aspects of the equine industry. Faculty members mentor students in curriculum development and provide training in scientific methods, principles of equine student education and instruction, and general industry practices. All M.S. degree candidates share a common core of coursework in statistics, research methods, and multiple disciplines in horse science and animal science. A significant number of elective credit hours are available, permitting each student to customize the program with courses in other departments.

Career Path

A wide variety of careers are associated with the horse industry. A student’s talent may pertain directly to horses or to science, education, marketing, management, or business. Some potential career options with advanced degrees in Horse Science follow: Collegiate horsemanship instructor or equestrian team coach, Community college or technical school instructor, Equine behaviorist, Equine exercise physiologist, Equine facilities manager, Equine nutritionist, equine feed specialist, or nutrition laboratory technician, Equine reproductive physiologist, Horse extension specialist or extension agent, Instructor or program coordinator of therapeutic riding and equine-assisted therapies, Journalist for major horse publications (breed or discipline-specific magazines), Pasture management specialist, Pharmaceutical representative for equine products.