Waterloo's School of Environment, Enterprise and Development (SEED) offers sustainability management two ways: a one-year, nine-course coursework degree for professionals in a hurry, or a two-year thesis route (six courses plus research) for those headed toward deeper study — both drawing on SEED's business-meets-environment faculty and Waterloo's wider graduate catalogue.
Key facts
Duration
12 months (1 year)
Language
English
Format
Full-time
Intake
September
Curriculum modules
Sustainability management core — Strategy, innovation and organisational change for sustainability.
Electives across SEED — Development, environment and enterprise breadth.
Thesis (thesis option) — Two-year research route alternative to coursework.
Admission requirements
Four-year degree in humanities, social science, health, engineering, science, environment or business with at least 75% in the last two years
TOEFL/IELTS for non-native English speakers
Statement of interest, CV and references
Career destinations
Sustainability Consultant — Consulting
Programme Manager / Analyst — Business & government
Fees and deadlines change every year: always confirm them on the official page before applying.
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