Program Overview

Program Overview

The Master of Economic Development and Innovation (MEDI) program is designed to facilitate prosperity, sustainability, and inclusive growth in cities and communities in Canada and around the world. This on-campus, coursework-based program can be completed in one year of full-time study or part-time for flexibility.

Program Highlights

• Hands-on experience in a professional setting through a capstone project
• Flexibility of a full- or part-time program to cater to individual needs
• Key curriculum components include guest speakers, field trips, conferences, and networking opportunities to advance careers

Program Details

Department and Faculty

• Department/School: School of Environment, Enterprise and Development
• Faculty: Faculty of Environment

Admit Term and Delivery Mode

• Admit term(s): Fall (September - December)
• Delivery mode: On-campus
• Program type: Master's, Professional
• Length of program: 12 months (Full-time), 24 months (Part-time)
• Registration option(s): Full-time, Part-time
• Study option(s): Master's Research Paper

Application Deadlines

• February 1 (for admission in September)

Admission Requirements

• An honours bachelor's degree (or equivalent) with at least a 75% standing; the undergraduate degree may be in planning, geography, political science, business, commerce, economics, sociology, or other social sciences or other fields related to economic development.

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
• Writing sample
• Program-specific questions (PSQ)
  • These are questions specific to the program you’re applying to.
• Transcript(s)
• References
  • Two references are required; at least one academic.
• 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.
• Review living costs and housing.
• Review the funding graduate school resources for graduate students.