Sustainability Perspectives Graduate Microprogram
Over seven weeks, gain the knowledge and skills to integrate sustainability directly into your work or research in any sector.
The diverse perspectives through which you'll explore sustainability-focused practices make this graduate microprogram unique.
Program highlights
- No sustainability background needed, open to anyone
- Designed for early career professionals and recent grads
- Boost your CV and meet the rapidly growing demand for sustainability-literate professionals
- Engage with key issues in sustainability like green governance, systems thinking, climate change, Indigenous worldviews and urban sprawl
- Enjoy a flexible schedule with one week of intensive, in-person lectures and six weeks of part-time, remote work
- Meet students, professionals and faculty through the program and grow your network
The program runs from May 11 to June 26.
May 11-15 (in-person). May 18-June 25 (online). June 26 (in-person presentations).
Program overview
Boost your career in seven weeks with our Sustainability Perspectives Microprogram. Co-taught by experts, this interdisciplinary program combines theory and practice to prepare you to address critical sustainability challenges and make an impact.
Start with a week of in-person lectures, then complete remote part-time work to develop a deeper understanding of a sustainability issue relevant to your research or work. Build hands-on skills while expanding your network with students, professionals and faculty.
As sustainability grows in importance, this graduate microprogram empowers you to integrate sustainable practices in your work or research in any sector.
This is a pass/fail program.
Some departments may count the eight credits earned through this microprogram towards your degree.
Coursework
SUST 601 Perspectives on Sustainability (8 credits)
| Week 1 | Theory (in person) |
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| Weeks 2 to 7 | Practice (online) |
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| Final day | Final event (in person) |
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Instructors
Tuition fees
The program's tuition and fees are charged tuition on a “per credit” basis.
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