At University of Waterloo in Waterloo, Canada, PGDip in Climate Risk Management is offered as a postgraduate diploma in Environmental Sciences programme. The programme is delivered fully online.
At a glance
Degree:Postgraduate Diploma
Field:Environmental Sciences
Delivery: Online
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Last checked September 2026 · Source: uwaterloo.ca ·
Program details
Overview
Climate Risk Management is a Graduate Diploma (GDip) offered by the Department of Geography and Environmental Management in the Faculty of Environment at the University of Waterloo, delivered fully online on a part-time basis. The program is designed for working professionals seeking to build skills in climate resilience across industries, covering areas including climate data interpretation, integrating climate considerations into business decision-making, climate risk management, and greenhouse gas accounting. Admission is offered in the fall, winter, and spring terms. Applicants come from a range of undergraduate disciplines, including humanities, social science, health, engineering, and science backgrounds. The program is intended to equip graduates with practical, applied knowledge of climate-related risks and reporting requirements relevant to business, government, and non-profit sectors, without requiring a full-time break from employment.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:75.00 / %
Admission Requirements: Applicants require a four-year honours bachelor's degree or equivalent in any humanities, social science, health, engineering, or science discipline, with an overall average of at least 75% in the last 20 courses (or 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).
