Climate Change (MCC) (Taught) 24 months Postgraduate Program By University of Waterloo |Top Universities
Subject Ranking

# 101-150QS Subject Rankings

Program Duration

24 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

49,308 CADTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

GeographyMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Geography

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Global climate change is one of the most pressing challenges facing humankind. The current and projected effects of climate variability affect societies and economies on all scales. There is a growing demand for professionals in all sectors to possess a holistic knowledge of climate change science, policy and management. GEM offers two graduate programs that equip its students with the specialized knowledge and skills necessary to manage, minimize, and mitigate climate change and extreme weather impacts. The MCC program provides a unique educational experience for students looking for advanced training and expertise specific to climate change. Graduates will be part of the first generation of climate change professionals and able to pursue diverse career paths in all areas of government, civil society, and local/international development.

Program overview

Main Subject

Geography

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Global climate change is one of the most pressing challenges facing humankind. The current and projected effects of climate variability affect societies and economies on all scales. There is a growing demand for professionals in all sectors to possess a holistic knowledge of climate change science, policy and management. GEM offers two graduate programs that equip its students with the specialized knowledge and skills necessary to manage, minimize, and mitigate climate change and extreme weather impacts. The MCC program provides a unique educational experience for students looking for advanced training and expertise specific to climate change. Graduates will be part of the first generation of climate change professionals and able to pursue diverse career paths in all areas of government, civil society, and local/international development.

Admission requirements

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Minimum requirements: (1) Students must have completed a four‐year honours Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a humanities, social science, health, engineering, science, or business discipline with an overall average of at least 75% in the final 20 courses (or last 2 years); (2) In some instances, students with a three‐year degree are accepted into a "qualifying period" whereby they take one or two terms of prescribed undergraduate courses and then, if grades on these are high enough (usually 75%), the student is allowed to proceed into the MCC program. Please contact the Department Coordinator for more information on qualifying years. // Application materials: (1) Résumé; (2) Supplementary information form; (3) Transcript(s). // For further information on admission requirements please check with the University for entry.

2 Years
Jan-2000

Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

13,524 CAD
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International Students

49,308 CAD
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