Program Overview

Master of Earth and Energy Resources Leadership

The Master of Earth and Energy Resources Leadership is an innovative, virtual master's degree for working professionals looking to expand their perspectives and leadership capabilities in sustainable development through multi-disciplinary learning.

Program Overview

The program is committed to equity and diversity in education and welcomes all applications from equity-seeking groups such as women, racialized/visible minorities, Indigenous/Aboriginal peoples, persons with a disability, persons who identify in the LGBTQ+ community, and others who reflect the diversity of Canadian society.

Eligibility

• A 4-year Bachelor's degree from a recognized university, with a minimum B standing in the last 2 years of the program.
• Applicants with significant, relevant employment experience without a bachelor's degree can be considered on a case-by-case basis.
• Previous degree(s) can be from a wide range of disciplines, including science, engineering, business, economics, policy, and communications.
• A minimum of 3 years of work experience in natural resources.
• Successful completion of an English facility test if your first language is not English and you have not lived in Canada for a minimum of three years, or if you did not do your undergraduate program in English in the last 12 months.

Application Deadlines

• February 28, 2026: Recommended for applicants who already know they want to join the program and for international applicants who will need a study permit.
• May 31, 2026: Final deadline for all applicants.

How to Apply

Step 1 - Complete Online Application

• Complete your application online and pay the application fee.
• Official Transcripts: An official transcript from each post-secondary institution you have attended. Queen's University requires official transcripts to be mailed directly from your institution to Queen's University in a sealed envelope.
• Letters of Reference (2): You will provide contact information for two referees through the online application form. Once the application is submitted and the application fee is paid, the referees will be contacted automatically.
• English Language Comprehension: Those applicants whose native languages do not include English will need to earn satisfactory standing in an English Language Proficiency Test as part of the application process, and before final acceptance is granted. Accepted English tests include:
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-based Test (TOEFLiBT)
  • International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
  • Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic)
  • Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB)

Step 2 - Email Direct to Program

• Resume: A PDF or word document of your current resume.
• Statement of Interest: Write a statement of interest, no longer than one and a half pages, single-spaced. The statement should address the following two questions:
  • Why are you interested in the program? How do you think the program can benefit your career and professional goals? Why is this a good next step for you? How do you see yourself as a fit for the program?
  • What you can bring to the program? How can your skills and experience benefit your fellow students in the program? How have your education, work, and life experience prepared you for the program?

Important Considerations

• Your entire application package (Online Application & Fee, Transcripts, References, Statement of Interest, Resume) must be received for your application to be considered complete. Your application will only be reviewed once complete.
• The admissions committee may ask for clarifications through requests for additional documents or an interview. A request of this nature does not guarantee you will be admitted to the program.