The University of Waterloo invites applications to its new Masters of Climate Change (MCC) program for entry in September 2013. This one-year, course-based climate change program is the first of its kind in Canada.
The MCC provides a unique interdisciplinary educational experience for students and practicing professionals interested in the rapidly evolving field of climate change and diverse the research, policy and management career paths emerging in in business, NGOs, education, and all levels of government.
The MCC is taught by professors from the Faculty of Environment (Geography and Environmental Management; School of Environment, Enterprise and Development) and other programs across the University of Waterloo that have extensive research and professional expertise in climate change detection and modeling, vulnerability assessment, adaptation planning, mitigation policy, enterprise carbon management, and climate compatible development. Several of our faculty have contributed to Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change assessments and have had key roles in advising a wide range of Canadian and international organizations.
Learn more about the MCC program and its online application procedures.
Program inquiries can also be made to Alison Frayne (afrayne@uwaterloo.ca or 519-888-4567 ext. 38539).
The review of applications will begin on February 1st, 2013, with available MCC entrance scholarships awarded on a competitive basis.