Short Graduate Program in Urban Infrastructure Management

This graduate certificate prepares managers of urban infrastructure from a sustainable development perspective, integrating the technical and economic considerations of land development, urban planning, stormwater management, and urban transport. The program consists of five courses and two mandatory workshops totalling five hours, for 15 credits overall, and is offered part-time only, with courses scheduled during the day, evening, or in an intensive format. Admission is available for the fall, winter and summer terms. Entry requires a bachelor's degree in engineering, urban planning, architecture, landscape architecture, applied sciences, or a related administrative science, completed with a minimum cumulative average of 3.0 on a 4.3 scale; applicants averaging between 2.8 and 3.0 may be admitted following a file review. Candidates may also qualify through relevant knowledge, appropriate training, and professional experience. Sufficient knowledge of French is required, and functional English literacy is recommended given the volume of English-language materials. Credits earned may be applied toward the Master's degree or DESS in urban infrastructure management.