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Master of Arts in Climate Action Leadership

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Join the global movement working to mitigate climate change. Use open learning to engage with real-world problems. Create ground-breaking solutions through communication, changemaking and leadership.

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April 02, 2024

Start date
April 02, 2024
Application deadline
January 02, 2024
Delivery model
Blended
Domestic tuition
$ 27,364 CAD
International tuition
$ 35,851 CAD
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Program Description

You feel, as we do, that the climate emergency is the most pressing challenge facing our world. And you know that solving this problem calls for strong leadership. You want to step up to lead change, through the social, political, cultural and economic responses that point to a low-carbon, socially just and climate-resilient future. And you want to align your educational journey with a meaningful career path.

The Master of Arts in Climate Action Leadership gives you the tools to integrate climate action in your existing work or launch into a new profession. Join an international movement of climate action leaders working to change the climate story from a tale of disaster to one of transformation.

Visit the Master of Arts in Climate Action Leadership website for additional information.

From science to action

There's widespread demand for change leadership across sectors. You'll become able to translate climate science into action to reduce vulnerability, risks and impacts, and create new opportunities for an adaptive, low carbon future. You'll develop the knowledge and skills to envision, design and mobilize new solutions to emerging climate challenges.

Through this two-year transdisciplinary program, you'll develop competencies that provide a foundation for navigating, designing and leading climate action.

Real-world solutions

The program uses a learner-centred, open learning curriculum that challenges you to reach beyond the walls of the classroom to respond to real-world problems and generate real-world solutions.

You’ll start to shift the underlying behaviour, beliefs and systemic issues that continue to fuel the climate crisis. And you’ll discover how, by reducing vulnerability and increasing resilience in communities, systems and organizations, we can build a sustainable future together.

The unique, flexible design allows you options that support your professional and personal learning goals. By sharing your learning in blogs and other open resources, you’ll rapidly become a thought leader in your field, influencing change before you even graduate.


Program Outcomes

Once you have completed this program, you'll have skills in climate communication, climate risk management, building a business case for climate action, design thinking, and change management to work in sectors focused on the environment and community development.

You'll also develop your learning in the following areas:

  • climate adaptation and resilience literacy
  • critical, creative and transdisciplinary thinking
  • research literacy
  • adaptive leadership and decision making
  • communication and knowledge mobilization
  • change making orientation and implementation

Find out more about this program's learning outcomes.

Program Delivery

This program is delivered through a blend of online learning and on-campus residencies.

Online learning

Online courses consist of assigned readings, synchronous or asynchronous lectures, interactive discussions, and individual and team assignments.

You’re expected to meet deadlines and contribute meaningfully to your class. Your contributions are a big part of everyone’s learning.

The first year of the program starts with a two-week, non-credit course that prepares you for graduate work and the open learning environment. This is followed by a two-week learning intensive and a series of seminars throughout the year.

The learning intensive is followed by five consecutive online courses. Each is 10 weeks long and requires approximately 15-20 hours of work per week.

You'll start your program with a non-credit, but required, course about academic integrity.

Residency

This blended program has two residencies, which it calls learning intensives. The first is two weeks long, while the second is one week.

Residencies are rigorous and immersive. Many students say this time together is the highlight of their program.

During your residency, you can expect to:

  • attend classes full time (e.g., Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
  • complete homework and individual and team assignments outside of class hours
  • take part in extracurricular activities

First year

Programming for the first year offers a built-in 18-credit graduate diploma.

Second year

Your second year will begin with a year-long course, Leading Climate Action in Society, which will be delivered online as a series of seminars, and includes the 10-day intensive.

You will choose from two completion options. You might do research, or choose an applied option.

Scholar practitioner (research) option

This option lets you conduct climate action research and produce an individualized research project with the guidance of your instructors. You'll enroll in a 12-credit research thesis course, which is 52 weeks long and takes place online.

Practitioner scholar (applied) options

With these options, you will learn to translate and assess climate risk and resilience. You will develop a learning portfolio tailored to your specific interests, through an internship or coursework.

Internship: Choosing an internship allows you to get practical experience, and shape one additional elective to finish your degree.

Coursework: Choosing this pathway includes taking three elective courses to finish your degree. With approval, some of these courses can be completed at other institutions, can include relevant graduate certificates, or can be crafted from other applied and experiential learning opportunities.

 

Courses

ITAI

Introduction to Academic Integrity

0.0 Credits

HUMSIP

Internship Preparation and Career Management Skills

0.0 Credits

CALCON

Connections for Climate Action Leadership

0.0 Credits

CALS501

Leading Climate Action in Society Part 1

3.0 Credits

CALS503

Climate Risk Management

3.0 Credits

CALS504

Modelling the Business Case for Climate Action

3.0 Credits

CALS505

Leading Change in Organizations and Communities

3.0 Credits

CALS502

Communication for Climate Action

3.0 Credits

CALS500

Climate Science, Impacts, and Services

3.0 Credits

CALS601

Leading Climate Action in Society Part 2

3.0 Credits

CALS602

Conducting Climate Action Research

3.0 Credits

CALS690

Research Thesis

12.0 Credits

CALS603

Planning Approaches for Climate Resilience

3.0 Credits

CALS691

Designing a Practitioner Portfolio

3.0 Credits

CALS692

Climate Action Experiential Learning

3.0 Credits

CALS694

Internship

6.0 Credits

Faculty

Beth Page

Associate faculty

Craig Brown
Craig Brown

Associate faculty

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Deb Morrison

Associate faculty

Elizabeth A. Childs

Professor

Program head

Eva Malisius

Associate professor

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Liese Coulter

Associate faculty

Michael Lickers

Associate faculty

Robin S. Cox

Professor

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Shandell Houlden

Associate faculty

Todd Thexton

Assistant professor

Director

Todd Thexton

Assistant professor

Director

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Standard admission

  • Four-year (or comparable) undergraduate degree in a relevant field*, with a minimum GPA of 'B' (3.00/4.33), from a recognized post-secondary institution

*Relevant fields include natural (e.g., environmental science, geophysics), applied (e.g., agriculture, aquaculture, architecture, education, environmental management, and social sciences (e.g., psychology, sociology, economics, geography).

  • A minimum of three years of leadership experience, which could include one or more of the following:

    • Formal organizational leadership roles in which you directly supervise staff or complete performance-oriented work with individuals, groups, or teams.

    • Leadership roles in volunteer organizations.

    • Roles in which you consult, negotiate with, or manage diverse interest groups through relationships, in a complex environment.

    • Roles in which you lead others toward shared goals and outcomes.

    • Roles in which you influence, organize, and coordinate groups of people.

    • Overcoming a challenging life experience (for self or others), which involved navigating complex systems and resulted in positive community change beyond the individual.

Applicants are required to address how they consider their academic education and leadership experience to be relevant and related to Climate Action Leadership within their resume and personal statement responses.

Flexible admission

Applicants who do not meet the Standard Admission requirements will be considered for flexible admission and assessed as follows:

  • Normally, some undergraduate education or equivalent and 7+ years of work experience in a relevant field, which includes at least two years in a leadership or management position that is directly related to the MA Climate Action Leadership program learning outcomes.

  • All flexible admission applicants will be required to complete "Academic Writing and Critical Thinking" several weeks prior to starting the program and obtain a minimum final grade of B+ (77%).

English language proficiency

  • If English is not your primary language, please review our English language requirements.

All applications to this program require submission of the following information and supporting documents before your file can be assessed for admission:

Application form

In order to apply online, you will be required to create a log-in account using your email address. You will be required to list all credit courses and/or programs you have completed or are currently enrolled in. An application fee will be required. If your application fees are being paid by a third party, review sponsored student information. Once submitted, you may check the status of your application at any time.

Official transcripts

Applicants are responsible for arranging for the submission of official transcripts from ALL post-secondary (higher education) institutions currently or previously attended, for all credit courses and/or programs. Transcripts are not required for non-credit programs or courses, though some programs may require proof of professional certifications or designations.

Transcripts are considered official only if submitted directly by the Registrar or other recognized authority of the providing institution in the institution's original, sealed envelope. If the envelope has been opened, the transcripts are no longer official and new (official) transcripts will be required to complete your application.

All international transcripts or credentials are subject to an international transcript and/or credential evaluation.

Personal statement

Your personal statement should outline educational experience, leadership* experience, personal and career goals, and discuss alignment between these and the learning outcomes of the MACAL program. Keeping that in mind, please organize your statement as follows using the following questions as subheadings. You must address all questions.

  1. Why do you wish to enrol in the Climate Action Leadership program?
  2. How is this program relevant to your career goals?
  3. What experience (academic courses and/or training, work experience) have you that directly relate to the learning outcomes of the program?
  4. What experience have you had with distance education and self-directed study?
  5. Please assess and make clear the linkages between your previous experience (paid or volunteer work; academic or training) and the focus of the program and learning outcomes. Consider the questions as you respond to this:
    1. How is my prior experience relevant to the program's focus on climate action, change leadership, and working in the context of complex challenges?
    2. What relevant strengths or competencies (knowledge and skills) would you bring to the program?

Detailed & structured résumé

Your detailed résumé should include the following:

  • Education: List all post-secondary education, degrees, diplomas, and certificates you have achieved.
  • Work experience: Please include the name of the organization, length of service (month & year), and a brief description of duties.
  • Training and professional development: List career-related training and professional development programs completed within the past five years. Include the source of training, and the duration and year completed. List other training and personal development programs not already identified.
  • 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 your duties.
  • Leadership*/change agent/trainer experience: Briefly describe any specific training and/or experience you have had as a group/project leader, coordinator of change initiatives, or trainer.
  • Innovative learning methods: Briefly describe any training and/or experience you have had in the use of innovative learning methods including distance learning, community and team-based learning, mentoring, etc. Include both your experience as a 'learner' and as an 'educator/trainer'.
  • Professional memberships/affiliations: List memberships and positions you hold/have held in professional associations, service clubs, the community/volunteer sector.
  • Other relevant information : Provide any other information which you believe is relevant to your application and will be of assistance to the review committee.

* Leadership experience could include one or more of the following:

    • Roles in which you consult, negotiate with, or manage diverse interest groups through relationship, in a complex environment.
    • Roles in which you lead others toward shared goals and outcomes.
    • Roles in which you influence, organize, and coordinate groups of people.
    • Leadership roles in volunteer organizations.
    • Formal organizational leadership roles in which you directly supervise staff or complete performance-oriented work with individuals, groups, or teams.

Letters of reference

Two letters of reference are required; one reference letter should be based on work experience and the other based on academic performance.

The letters of reference must be from referees who have worked closely with the applicant, such as a supervisor or manager, and who can speak to the applicant's ability to research, critically analyze, synthesize and problem solve in ill-structured domains. Knowledge of the applicant’s ability must be within the last two years.

If applicable

  • Applicants declaring permanent resident or Convention Refugee status in Canada must submit a copy of their Permanent Resident Card (PR card) along with their application.
  • Transcript evaluation fee or credential evaluation report, if submitting international transcripts.
  • An official English language proficiency score report or other evidence of proficiency if English is not your primary language.
  • Other information or documents may be requested to determine your eligibility.

For information on how and where to send your supporting documents, please refer to the document submission guidelines.

Financial aid and awards

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RBC Community Integrated Learning Grants

Funding for students completing a required career learning and development (CLD) work term in the community of at least 420 hours with an organization that cannot provide wages or compensation.

Up to $8,500

Development

ACT WEST Community Foundation Fund

The ACT WEST Community Foundation helps support single mothers build better lives for themselves and their children.

up to 4 years tuition

External

Single Parents

Admiral John Charles and Mary Charles Scholarship

Awarded annually to a second year School of Humanitarian Studies student who is currently serving or retired military.

$1,500

Active students (In-course)

AEBC/Allyant Scholarship

The Alliance for Equality of Blind Canadians (AEBC) works to improve the lives of blind, deafblind and partially sighted Canadians...

From $1,500 to $2,500

External

Allan Cahoon Global Advancement and Diversity Award

Assist students in underrepresented populations who wish to promote diversity.

$1,000

Active students (In-course)

Allan Cahoon Scholarship

This scholarship aims to encourage academic excellence, supporting students who excel both academically and through their leadership.

$1,500

Active students (In-course)

Andrea Fallan Memorial Bursary

Provides financial assistance to a second year BCom student for exceptional leadership, community involvement, and dedication to promote a cohesive team environment.

$500

Active students (In-course)

Asper Foundation Communications Award

Awarded to students in communications-related degree working in, or seeking to work in the communications industry.

$5,000

Active students (In-course)

Assistance Program for Students with Permanent Disabilities

This program helps students with permanent disabilities pay for exceptional education-related services and adaptive equipment.

Up to $12,144/year

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Learning outcomes

Climate adaptation and resilience science

  • Learn how to evaluate and apply the core concepts of climate adaptation and resilience theories and practices.
  • Use evidence-informed strategies to design and develop risk-informed adaptation plans and initiatives.
  • Develop an acute understanding of climate science, climate-risk assessment and management.
  • Identify and explain how equitable climate-action planning, policies and implementation are in alignment with national and global frameworks (e.g., Sustainable Development Goals, UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples).
  • Creatively and critically synthesize ideas, actions and interconnections across multiple disciplines.
  • Tackle complex climate-related problems and develop ground-breaking solutions using various evidence-based frameworks.
  • Examine and situate personal beliefs in context to knowledge.
  • Cultivate advanced problem-solving, facilitation, co-ordination and communication skills.
  • Demonstrate openness to contributions from multiple disciplines and worldviews.

Systems and futures thinking

  • Creatively and critically synthesize ideas, actions and interconnections across multiple disciplines.
  • Tackle complex climate-related problems and develop ground-breaking solutions using various evidence-based frameworks.
  • Examine and situate personal beliefs in context to knowledge.
  • Cultivate advanced problem-solving, facilitation, co-ordination and communication skills.
  • Demonstrate openness to contributions from multiple disciplines and worldviews.

Research literacy

  • Draw upon scholarly and practitioner-generated evidence to inform arguments, choices and practices.
  • Combine research methodologies, concepts and theories to examine a range of challenges and solutions in climate adaptation and low-carbon resilience.
  • Evaluate the rigour and validity of research through a critical lens.
  • Identify and explain the core concepts and constructs of research.
  • Recognize the use, limitations and strengths of theoretical frameworks in the field of climate adaptation.
  • Become a producer of new knowledge and practice.

Adaptive leadership

  • Develop knowledge and skills relevant to leadership in the context of uncertainty and risk.
  • Develop vital self-awareness and self-reflection skills and apply them to understanding how values and experiences influence the ability to lead.
  • Recognize the opportunities and barriers to leading change in organizations and communities.
  • Strengthen and refine personal leadership style.
  • Facilitate multidisciplinary discussions and collaborations.

Climate communication

  • Effectively communicate ideas and arguments related to all forms of social, political, environmental and economic issues in verbal, written and digital mediums.
  • Develop and refine a digital presence to contribute to and shape the field of climate adaptation.
  • Engage with a range of stakeholders, including public, professional and government.
  • Gather, synthesize, organize and translate knowledge for use by a wide array of stakeholders.
  • Apply design thinking processes to explore, implement and lead change and innovation across all systems and sectors.
  • Improve professional practices and policies while collaborating with a diverse array of stakeholders.
  • Integrate research and creative problem-solving methodologies, concepts and theories to examine a range of challenges and solutions for enacting change.
  • Apply creative, lateral and future-based thinking to climate adaptation.

Innovative changemaking

  • Apply design thinking processes to explore, implement and lead change and innovation across all systems and sectors.
  • Improve professional practices and policies while collaborating with a diverse array of stakeholders.
  • Integrate research and creative problem-solving methodologies, concepts and theories to examine a range of challenges and solutions for enacting change.
  • Apply creative, lateral and future-based thinking to climate adaptation.

This program is textbook-free. All assigned readings are available at no cost through open educational resources, ebooks, journals and online sources.

These types of courses are known as "Zero Textbook Cost" and aim to improve access to education and enhance student outcomes.

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