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Master of Conservation Leadership

University of Guelph

  • Guelph, Canada
  • 2 years
  • English
  • Hybrid
  • Master

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University of Guelph campus

About the program

Master's for working conservation professionals combining online learning with residencies.

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 Conservation Leadership. Select and apply relevant analytical
  • Research or professional methods. Present evidence-based findings and manage complex specialist projects.

Career outcomes

  • Conservation
  • Resource management and environmental governance sectors

Curriculum

  • Designed for 24 months of full-time study: three residency components
  • Online interactive learning modules
  • An Individualized Development Plan and a final learning portfolio that addresses a contemporary need in the conservation sector.

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

  1. Check the programme page for entry terms
  2. Deadlines and requirements. Apply online through the OUAC graduate application and pay the application fee
  3. 125 CAD (150 CAD for MBA
  4. MA Leadership
  5. MCLC
  6. MPAcc and MRE). Upload documents in WebAdvisor and name at least two academic referees. Meet the English proficiency requirement. After an offer
  7. Apply to IRCC for a study permit.

Other costs

Tuition per year$25,989 CAD
Application fee$125 CAD
Deposit$49,437 CAD

Program details

CampusGuelph, With residency components
Faculty or schoolFaculty of General Studies
DepartmentGeneral Studies
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value4
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay3
Scholarship noteScholarship 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.