What's Your Career Plan?

The IAT can help you find your path in the green industry.

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IAT-badge-graphicDeveloping Your Career Plan

The practical education you'll gain through the Institute of Agriculture Technology will prepare you for in-demand jobs in the green industry.

The IAT and our program coordinators are here to help you develop a plan based on your interests.

Two-year certificate programs also include professional internships for added hands-on experience. Certificate programs are offered on the campus of Michigan State University in East Lansing and in partnership with several community colleges around Michigan.

Following the two-year certificate programs, graduating students may also consider transferring into an MSU bachelor's degree program. There many different majors and areas of study through the MSU College of Agriculture and Natural Resources.


Green Industry Certificate Programs

  • Landscape and Nursery Management

    The Landscape and Nursery Management Program at MSU combines classroom instruction in the production, selection, use and management of landscape plants with applied learning through hands-on field labs and a required internship.

  • Landscape Management

    The Landscape Management program provides training for students to select, use, and manage landscape plants and lawns.

  • Sports & Commercial Turf Management

    The Sports & Commercial Turf Management program has a nationwide reputation as being the best turf management program not geared directly towards golf.

  • Turfgrass Management - Golf Course

    The certificate program in Turfgrass Management with a golf course emphasis is directed toward preparing students for a rewarding career as a golf course superintendent or other career options in the golf industry.