University of Waterloo - Graduate Studies

Sustainability Management (Water) - Master of Environmental Studies (MES)

University of Waterloo - Graduate Studies

Faculty:Environment, Enterprise and Development
Degree:Master
Field of Study:Forest Management/Forest Resources Management
Sustainability Studies
Thesis Based:Yes
Length:24 Month(s)
Cost per year:*
Provincial: $6,762
National: $6,762

Cost is an approximation for the first year of the program.



Description:

Support the economic, social and political transition to sustainability while discovering innovative ways to tackle global water challenges with the Master of Environmental Studies in Sustainability Management Collaborative Water program.

As a future sustainability innovator, you’ll gain interdisciplinary research skills, management approaches, strategies, and processes to realize sustainable growth outcomes within business, government and not-for-profit organizations and others. 

Along with developing expertise in your area of research, two interdisciplinary water courses will capture both theoretical and practical components, including in-class lectures, fieldwork, interdisciplinary group work, and individual research seminars.

A broad range of courses covers a spectrum of topics in sustainable development, environment, management and innovation, with elective courses available from other graduate programs in the School of Environment, Enterprise and Development (SEED) and in other departments at Waterloo. Sustainability Management MES graduates work as consultants, program managers, junior analysts, and many other positions that utilize the skills they developed in the program.

Prerequisites:

Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)*75
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.

    A four-year undergraduate degree equivalent in a humanities, social science, health, engineering, natural science, environmental science, or business discipline with an overall average of at least 75% in the last two years is required.

    Additional Admission Requirements:
    • Letter(s) of Reference
    • Resume/Curriculum Vitae
    • Statement of Research Interests

    Transcripts and program-specific questions are also required.

    * The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information.

    * We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

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