Program Overview

Sustainable Energy Development

The Sustainable Energy Development program is an interdisciplinary graduate program that provides a balanced education related to energy and environmental management. This master’s degree is a combined offering through the School of Public Policy, Haskayne School of Business, Schulich School of Engineering, School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape, and the Faculty of Law.

Program Overview

The program is designed for professionals and students seeking a comprehensive education in sustainable energy. The curriculum is delivered by recognized experts, leading academics, and professionals from the associated faculties who work together to ensure the courses are relevant to today’s energy sector.

Completing the Program

• Courses: Topics include renewable energy, water pollution, air pollution, environmental law, planning, and energy economics, among others.
• Research Project: Students complete an interdisciplinary project as part of the coursework.
• Additional Requirements: Students will have the opportunity to participate in seminars, upgrade workshops, and field trips.

Outcomes

Graduates can be found in a variety of roles within oil and gas, renewable energy, government organizations, and environmental consultation. Possible career paths include:

• Renewable
  on-renewable energy
• Regulation
• Government relations
• Financial analysis
• Environmental/social and LEED consulting
• Urban planning
• Sustainable design
• Environmental management
• GHG reduction
• Reclamation of contaminated sites
• Clean air/water tech
• Aboriginal and stakeholder engagement

Course-Based Program

• The program consists of 16 courses.
• Learn more about program requirements in the Academic Calendar.

Classroom Delivery

• The program is delivered in a classroom setting.

Time Commitment

• The program can be completed in 16 months full-time or up to six years part-time.

Supervisor

• No supervisor is required for this course-based program.

Fees and Funding

• See the Graduate Calendar for information on fees and fee regulations, as well as awards and financial assistance.

Admission Requirements

GPA

• A minimum of 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 point system, over the past two years of full-time study (a minimum of 10 full-course equivalents or 60 units) of the undergraduate degree.

Minimum Education

• A four-year baccalaureate degree, or equivalent from a recognized institution.

Documents

• An up-to-date CV
• A letter of intent addressing the following four points:
  • Describe how an MSc in Sustainable Energy Development fits in with your future career goals.
  • Expand on the above by describing the strengths, ambitions, and experience you will bring to the program.
  • A capstone project is a requirement of this program. The work must be interdisciplinary, reflecting a minimum of three areas of study, with energy and environment as the two anchors. What new and innovative ways will your project contribute to current knowledge?
  • Describe your ability to work in a team atmosphere and its contribution to your successes.

Reference Letters

• One academic and one professional reference (direct reports to supervisor and/or manager). For applicants who have been absent from studies for five years or more, two professional references will suffice.

Work Experience

• Two years of professional work experience after graduation.

Test Scores

• None required.

Work Samples

• None required.

English Language Proficiency (ELP)

• An applicant whose primary language is not English may fulfill the English language proficiency requirement in one of the following ways:
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL iBT including TOEFL iBT Home Edition) minimum score of 86 (Internet-based, with no section less than 20).
  • International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 6.5 (with no section less than 6.0).
  • Cambridge C1 Advanced or Cambridge C2 Proficiency minimum score of 180.
  • Pearson Test of English (PTE) score of 59 or higher.
  • Canadian Academic English Language test (CAEL) overall score of 70 (no section less than 60).
  • Academic Communication Certificate (ACC) minimum of B+ in each course.
  • Duolingo English Test obtaining a minimum score of 125 (with no sub-score below 105).

Deadlines

• For admission on May 1:
  • Canadians and permanent residents: Dec. 1 application deadline (early admission), Feb. 28 application deadline.
  • International: Dec. 1 application deadline.

Related Programs

If you're interested in this program, you might want to explore other UCalgary programs, including:

• Chemical and Petroleum Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Electrical and Computer Engineering
• Environmental Design
• Geomatics Engineering
• Law
• Management
• Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering

These programs offer various degrees, including course-based and thesis-based options, and cater to different interests and career goals within the fields of engineering, law, management, and environmental design.