SUSM MES Coursework-based degree

The MES in Sustainability Management (SUSM) offers two formats. The coursework-based master’s degree option is offered on campus and is available as a full-time program or part-time program (with approval).

Coursework-based students complete nine courses, with three of the nine courses selected from graduate-level electives. The final course is a graduate-level projects course approved by the SEED Grad Officer.

Full-time students can expect to be enrolled for 3 terms (1 year). Part-time students must finish within 5 calendar years. Please see below the suggested program schedule for full-time students. SUSM Coursework-based students do not require a supervisor or a milestone requirement (research thesis).

To graduate, students are required to have a minimum GPA of 70%.

SUSM Coursework-based Program Schedule:

Term

Courses

Fall

SUSM 601 - Foundations for Sustainability Management

SUSM 602 - Theories and Concepts of Sustainability Management

ENBUS 642 - Stakeholder Engagement, Collaborations and Partnerships

1 graduate-level elective

Winter

ECDEV 605 - Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development 

SUSM 640 - Strategies for Sustainable Enterprises 

2 graduate-level elective

Spring

A graduate-level projects course as approved by the SEED Grad Officer 

Note: If there is a discrepancy between the Graduate Calendar and the program schedule, the Graduate Calendar will take precedence and please notify the MES Thesis MES Graduate Program Coordinator or the MES Course-based Program Coordinator. 

At a glance:

Coursework-based:

  • On-campus
  • Full or part-time
  • 1 year
  • 9 courses