MA/MS in Conservation Leadership

The Master of Conservation Leadership is a graduate professional program for environmental practitioners seeking to strengthen their conservation practice. The curriculum combines academic coursework with professional development and mentorship, covering strategic planning, relationship building, evidence-based decision-making, and Indigenous-led governance and engagement in conservation work. The program is delivered in a hybrid format, combining online learning modules with two short, intensive in-person residencies that include field-based and land-based learning components. Full-time completion takes 24 months. Admission is intended for applicants with at least three years of working experience in conservation following their bachelor's degree and a minimum B- average in their most recently completed degree; applicants from non-traditional educational backgrounds, or with substantial conservation leadership experience but a lower academic average, are encouraged to contact the program directly to discuss admission. The program admits students through a single Summer intake, and students pay an additional residency fee to cover in-person components.