PhD in Sustainability Management is a doctorate in Business & Management programme taught at University of Waterloo in Waterloo, Canada. The programme runs for 4 years, delivered on campus. Tuition for international students is CAD 7,396 per semester.
Also offered as: Master's Degree
At a glance
Degree:Doctorate
Field:Business & Management
Duration: 4 years
Delivery: On Campus
International tuition: CAD 7,396 / semester
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Last checked September 2026 · Source: uwaterloo.ca ·
Program details
Overview
The PhD in Sustainability Management at the University of Waterloo, offered by the Faculty of Environment, trains researchers in the methods, systems, concepts, and tools used to manage sustainability across business, government, and not-for-profit sectors. Students develop interdisciplinary research skills alongside management approaches and strategies for achieving sustainable outcomes, supported by professional development seminars. The program culminates in a doctoral dissertation based on original research. It is full-time and delivered on-campus over four years (48 months), with admission in the Fall term. Applicants are expected to have facility with research methods, gained through prior graduate coursework or original research at the graduate level. Graduates are prepared for research and management careers inside and outside academia, including roles in business, government, and non-profit organizations focused on sustainability.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:80.00 / %
Admission Requirements: Applicants must hold a master's degree with distinction, typically an overall average of at least 80% or equivalent, and are expected to show facility with research methods through prior graduate coursework or original research at the graduate level. Where required, English language proficiency is demonstrated with a TOEFL score of 5 (writing 5, speaking 5) or an IELTS score of 7.5 (writing 7.0, speaking 7.0).
