The Master of Environment and Business (MEB) program offered by the School of Environment, Enterprise and Development (SEED) is aimed at meeting the growing need for business sustainability professionals as a distinct group of knowledgeable, skilled, confident and motivated individuals with the information, tools and expertise to integrate environment with business in very practical ways.
The MEB program offers a part-time program of studies offered through distance education courses with minimal on-campus study, and with course materials distributed over the Internet.
Graduates will be prepared for senior level positions, primarily as team-leaders or in strategic positions in corporations and medium and small-businesses seeking to change to more sustainable practices. Other intended job destinations include consulting firms and nongovernmental organizations that assist businesses in sustainability issues. Government departments (municipal, provincial and federal), public organizations (hospitals, school boards, etc.), and international agencies will also benefit from hiring our graduates.
Admission Requirements
Applicants must:
• have completed a recognized four-year Honours Bachelor’s degree in a Canadian university (or its equivalent), and have a minimum of 75% overall standing in the last two years of study. *
• have at least three years of business work experience in a private, public or non-profit sector setting, either through full or part-time employment, through documented volunteer efforts, or through cooperative work terms as an undergraduate student.
• provide proof of competency in English (if applicable). A score of at least 600 is required in the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). A score of 250 is required on the computerized version of the TOEFL. (See Academic Regulations - English Language Proficiency Certification for other acceptable tests of English.)
• provide two letters of reference; preferably one academic and one professional.
• provide a statement of interest or purpose.
• provide a current curriculum vita.
• submit a University of Waterloo application form and official transcripts from each previous post-secondary institution.
* The School may consider applications from mature students who do not meet the regular academic admission requirements of a four-year Honours Bachelor's degree or equivalent. To be considered, an applicant who does not meet the regular academic requirements must have at least eight years of management experience and a minimum GMAT score of 550, or an equivalent score on the GRE (referencing ETS's GRE Comparison Table for Business Schools).
Students who do not meet the requirements outlined above may be considered for admission to a transitional, probationary or qualifying program depending on their academic background. (See Graduate Studies Calendar - Academic Regulations - Categories of Admission to the Master's Program.)
Degree Requirements
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Foundation Courses
(2 courses)
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ENBUS 601: The Business Case for Sustainability
ENBUS 602: Introduction to Sustainability for Business
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Core Courses
(4 courses)
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ENBUS 620: Business Operations and Sustainability
ENBUS 630: Enterprise Marketing and Social Accountability
ENBUS 640: Strategy for Sustainable Enterprises
ENBUS 650: Environmental Finance
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Electives (choice of any 2, minimum one ENBUS)
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ENBUS 621: Enterprise Carbon Management
ENBUS 622: Product Life Cycle Assessment
ENBUS 631: Stakeholder Engagement
ENBUS 632: Sustainability Reporting
ENBUS 642: Stakeholder Engagement, Collaborations and Partnership.
Other Departments:
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Capstone (double course)
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ENBUS 690: Enterprise Sustainability Project
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Other Requirements
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Participation in at least two designated scholarly or professional conferences.
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