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MA/MS in Sustainability Management

University of Waterloo

Waterloo, Ontario, Canada•QS 2027 #113 =

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MA/MS in Sustainability Management is a master's degree in Business & Management programme taught at University of Waterloo in Waterloo, Canada. The programme is delivered on campus. Tuition for international students is CAD 7,696 per semester.

Also offered as: Doctorate

At a glance

Degree: Master's Degree
Field: Business & Management
Delivery: On Campus
International tuition: CAD 7,696 / semester

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Last reviewed September 2026 ·

Program details

Overview

The Master of Environmental Studies (MES) in Sustainability Management prepares students to support the economic, social, and political transition to sustainability. The program builds interdisciplinary research skills together with management approaches, strategies, and processes used to achieve sustainable growth outcomes across organizations and sectors. Students choose between two study options: a coursework-based track consisting of nine courses, typically completed in one year of full-time study, or a thesis-based track combining six courses with an original research thesis, typically completed over two years of full-time study. Both options draw on interdisciplinary environment, business, and policy coursework relevant to sustainability management practice. The program is delivered on campus, with admission offered for the fall term. Graduates pursue careers in sustainability management, corporate social responsibility, environmental policy, and related fields across public, private, and non-profit sectors.

Requirements

Minimum GPA: 75.00 / %
Admission Requirements: Applicants require a four-year undergraduate degree or equivalent in a humanities, social science, health, engineering, natural science, environmental science, or business discipline, with an overall average of at least 75% in the last two years of study. English language proficiency, where required, is TOEFL 5 (writing 5, speaking 5) or IELTS 7.5 (writing 7.0, speaking 7.0).

Application Details

Start Date: September

About University of Waterloo

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Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1957
Students: 41,000
QS rank: #113 =
Programs: 297
Location: Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does MA/MS in Sustainability Management award?

University of Waterloo awards a Master's Degree in the field of Business & Management on completion of this programme.

How much does MA/MS in Sustainability Management cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 7,696 per semester.

Can MA/MS in Sustainability Management be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at University of Waterloo.

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