Program Overview

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Program Overview

The Graduate Diploma in Climate Risk Management is designed for working professionals to gain skills in building climate-resiliency in any industry. The program is completed part-time and fully online for maximum flexibility.

Program Details

• Department/School: Geography and Environmental Management
• Faculty: Faculty of Environment
• Admit term(s): Fall (September - December), Winter (January – April), Spring (May – August)
• Delivery mode: Online
• Program type: Diploma
• Registration option(s): Part-time
• Study option(s): Coursework

Admission Requirements

• A four-year honours bachelor degree or equivalent in any humanities, social science, health, engineering, or science discipline with an overall average of at least 75% in the last 20 courses (or last two years).

Degree Requirements

Review the degree requirements in the Graduate Studies Academic Calendar, including the courses that you can anticipate taking as part of completing the degree.

Application Materials

• Resume
• Statement of interest: A statement of maximum 500 words explaining your interest in and fit for the program you’re applying to.
• Transcript(s)
• References: Two references are required; academic or professional sources.
• Proof of English language proficiency, if applicable: TOEFL 100 (writing 26, speaking 26), IELTS 7.5 (writing 7.0, speaking 7.0)

Tuition and Fees

Visit the graduate program tuition page to determine the tuition and incidental fees per term for your program. Note that this program is offered on a part-time basis only, so it is not eligible for OSAP funding.

Application Deadlines

• February 1 (for admission in September)
• June 1 (for admission in January of the following year)
• October 1 (for admission in May of the following year)

Program Outcomes

By the end of the program, you’ll achieve in-depth knowledge in three of the following areas:

• Accessing and interpreting climate change data
• Incorporating climate change into business decisions
• Managing climate change risk
• Greenhouse gas accounting and management

About the Program

The Graduate Diploma in Climate Risk Management is designed to provide working professionals with the skills needed to build climate-resiliency in any industry. The program is completed part-time and fully online for maximum flexibility. The program is offered by the Department of Geography and Environmental Management in the Faculty of Environment.