Program Admission

Pre-requisite(s): N/A

Standard Admission

• Arts/Science undergraduate degree
• Normally, a minimum three years of related full-time experience working with environmental issues.

Flexible Admission

• To be considered for Flexible Admission, applicants would normally require a minimum of three years of related full-time experience working with environmental issues, and a combination of post-secondary and professional accredited qualifications.

Additional Recommendations for Admission

Our program is designed to be of most benefit to environmental practitioners who have an interest in, or a responsibility for, leadership and sustainable decision-making. As such, work and volunteer experience are key requirements of admission to the program.

Students intending to pursue the MSc stream must possess a science-focused undergraduate degree.

Indication of potential thesis topic and thesis sponsor is beneficial to a candidate’s application.

Application Requirements

Please follow the standard university requirements with the exception of the following program-specific requirements:

Letters of Reference
It is ideal if one reference letter is based on your work experience and the other based on either your academic performance or community service that you have undertaken. However, two work-related references are acceptable in certain cases. There is no set standard for letter of reference format. The length and level of detail in each letter may vary.

Content of the reference letters should illustrate and support your suitability for admission to the Master of Arts/Master of Science in Environment and Management program. Content may include how your referee feels you will succeed in the program (and why) and how the program will benefit you. Indication of demonstrated skills, competencies and aptitudes and other relevant information about which the referee can comment is beneficial. The context in which the referee has come to know you should also be mentioned.

Resume
Your resume should provide as much information as possible, with special attention given to the past ten years of your career. As a guideline, items in your resume should include: 

• Education: List all post secondary education, degrees, diplomas, and certificates you have achieved.
• Other Training/Professional Development
• Work Experience
• Voluntary / Unpaid Work Experience: List and describe any voluntary/unpaid post-secondary employment and/or community service experience. Please include the name of the organization, length of service, and a brief description of duties. List positions you have held in this service.
• Information Technology Training and Experience: Briefly describe your level of training and experience in the use of information technology including computers, software and telecommunications networks as tools for business, education, teaching and personal use.

Personal Statement
Your personal statement should be no less than a one-page letter indicating your motivation for seeking entrance to the program. Your statement should comment upon your personal and career goals, the expectations you have for the program in relation to the achievement of your goals, and the strengths you feel you can bring to the program. As well, please indicate any potential thesis interests and any potential thesis sponsors.