MA/MS in Earth and Energy Resources Leadership at Queen's University in Kingston, Canada is a master's degree in General Engineering programme. The programme runs for 20 months, delivered in a hybrid format. Tuition for international students is CAD 49,300 per total (CAD 28,500 per total for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Master's Degree
Field:General Engineering
Duration: 20 months
Delivery: Hybrid
Local tuition: CAD 28,500 / total
International tuition: CAD 49,300 / total
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Last checked September 2026 · Source: queensu.ca ·
Program details
Overview
The Master of Earth and Energy Resources Leadership (MEERL) is an online, part-time professional master's degree offered through the Department of Geological Sciences and Geological Engineering, designed for working professionals in the mining, energy, and sustainability sectors. The 20-month program combines online coursework with two in-person residential sessions, one in Kingston, Ontario and one in Calgary, Alberta, alongside an optional field-based elective course. Students complete ten courses covering the technical, social, environmental, economic, legal, and business dimensions of natural resource development, including resource life cycle analysis, strategic leadership, economics, law, policy and regulation, communications, and a sector-focused capstone project. The curriculum is delivered by faculty from multiple disciplines together with industry adjunct instructors, guest lecturers, and project advisors drawn from the mining and energy sectors. Graduates gain interdisciplinary leadership skills applicable to technical, policy, and management roles across the natural resource industry.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: To be considered for admission to the Master of Earth and Energy Resources Leadership program, applicants must hold a 4-year Bachelor's degree in any area of study from a recognized university with a minimum B average, have a minimum of 3 years of work experience in the natural resource sector, and demonstrate fluency in English. Applicants with 10 or more years of relevant employment experience without a bachelor's degree may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
