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Master of Capacity Development and Extension
- Guelph, Canada
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
Master's on learning, Advocacy, Leadership and communication for capacity development in Canada and abroad.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Critically analyse advanced concepts and current developments in Capacity Development and Extension (). Select and apply relevant analytical
- Research or professional methods. Present evidence-based findings and manage complex specialist projects.
Career outcomes
- Program Coordinator
- Administrative Officer
- Research Assistant
- Operations Assistant
- Project Assistant
Curriculum
- Full- or part-time study with a thesis option (six courses: three core
- Two restricted electives and one open elective
- Plus thesis) or a major paper option (eight courses plus a major paper).
Entry requirements
Academic
- Honours bachelor degree or equivalent from a recognized university with a 70% (B-) average in the last two years of full-time study (about 3.0 on the 4.0 scale as stated by the university)
- Programme-specific requirements and two academic references.
Minimum GPA
3
Accepted academic background
Honours bachelor degree or equivalent from a recognized university, Programme-specific requirements, Two academic references.
Documents you’ll need
- Recommendation Letters.
How to apply
- Check the programme page for entry terms
- Deadlines and requirements. Apply online through the OUAC graduate application and pay the application fee
- 125 CAD (150 CAD for MBA
- MA Leadership
- MCLC
- MPAcc and MRE). Upload documents in WebAdvisor and name at least two academic referees. Meet the English proficiency requirement. After an offer
- Apply to IRCC for a study permit.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $26,063, $22,434 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $125 CAD |
| Deposit | $45,882 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | Guelph |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Ontario Agricultural College |
| Department | School of Environmental Design and Rural Development |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 4 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 |
| Scholarship note | Scholarship opportunities may be available to eligible students, Availability and award criteria should be confirmed with the university. |
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
Tuition is $26,063, $22,434 CAD per year. The application fee is $125 CAD. The deposit is $45,882 CAD. The estimated living cost is $23,448 CAD.
The minimum GPA is 3.

