27 Master's degrees in Sustainable Development in Canada

Sustainability Studies
Sustainability is in Trent University’s DNA. As the leading institution for Sustainability Studies in Canada, Trent provides graduate students with advanced opportunities to drive your career forward.

Sustainable Waste Management
If you want to apply your environmental and technical skills on the front lines of the fight against climate change, the Sustainable Waste Management course from Conestoga College will provide you with industry-leading skills to work in a variety of industrial, municipal or organizational settings.
Capacity Development and Extension
The Capacity Development and Extension of University of Guelph focuses on social and environmental change processes involving communication, education, community engagement, leadership, technology and innovation.
Applied Sustainability
Applied Sustainability from Queen's University is an innovative program.Upon graduation, students will have "with specialization in Applied Sustainability" added to their official transcripts.
Rural Development
The Rural Development programme at Brandon University offers a comprehensive exploration of social, economic, and environmental issues in rural regions. This flexible course provides students with the essential skills to support community adaptation and growth through tailored study plans and practical research opportunities.
Sustainability
Sustainability is offered by University of Saskatchewan. In this professional program, you'll transcend disciplinary boundaries to manage complex problems and address sustainability challenges from the local to the global context.
Environment and Sustainability
The Master of Environment and Sustainability (MES) offered by the University of Toronto is a full-time, one-year research-stream programme designed for students seeking the transdisciplinary research skills needed to understand and develop solutions to the many environmental and human well-being challenges and opportunities facing us in the 21st century.
Sustainability
The Sustainability program at Brock University aims to facilitate society’s transition towards sustainability by offering high-quality graduate education. Enriching research and applied experiences and engagement in problem-solving through innovative pedagogy.
Environment and Sustainability
The Environment and Sustainability programme at Western University - Canada is an intensive, one-year Master of Environment and Sustainability (MES). This full-time, course-based degree type includes a co-operative work placement. It is designed for students seeking interdisciplinary expertise in a public study mode.
Environmental Assessment
The Environmental Assessment (MEnv) at Concordia University Montréal is a full-time, two-year master’s programme delivered on campus. This course-based degree focuses on environmental risks and technical reporting, preparing students for professional roles through a dedicated four-month internship in the field.
Organization Design and Development
Learn theoretical and practical approaches to organization design and strategic change management with this Organization Design and Development programme at Royal Roads University.
Sustainability Management
We offer a master degree in Sustainability Management at University of Waterloo. The School of Environment, Enterprise and Development (SEED) is unique in Canada, and possibly the world, in its focus on the intersection of environment and sustainability, on one hand, and business and development on the other.
Education for Change - Environmental and Sustainability Education (ESE)
The Education for Change - Environmental and Sustainability Education (ESE) at Lakehead University is a Master of Education programme available through full-time or flex-time study. This degree offers online and on-campus modes, focusing on ecological politics and sustainability over a standard two-year duration.
Sustainability Management
The Sustainability Management programme at the University of Toronto is a comprehensive Master of Science degree. This full-time course integrates natural and social sciences with management principles. It is designed for diverse graduates seeking to lead in global sustainability within various professional organisations.
Sustainability Management (Water)
Gain deeper, advanced knowledge on a specific area related to the field of sustainability management while discovering innovative ways to tackle global water challenges with the Master of Environmental Studies in Sustainability Management (Water) program at University of Waterloo.
Sustainability
The Sustainability programme at the University of British Columbia offers an interdisciplinary Master of Science or Master of Arts. This 24-month, full-time course provides a holistic perspective on global challenges. Students engage in coursework and thesis research to master complex environmental and social systems.
International Development Studies
The International Development Studies program of University of Guelph has successfully linked with various discipline based Master’s programs on campus to provide a focal point for graduate teaching and research on international development topics.
Development Practice
We offer a master degree in Development Practice at University of Waterloo. The School of Environment, Enterprise and Development (SEED) is unique in Canada, and possibly the world, in its focus on the intersection of environment and sustainability, on one hand, and business and development on the other.
Resources, Environment and Sustainability
The M.A. in Resources, Environment and Sustainability at the University of British Columbia is a full-time, in-person programme based in Vancouver. This interdisciplinary course focuses on resource management and ecological health. Students complete advanced coursework and a thesis over a standard two-year duration.
Human Development, Learning, and Culture
The Human Development, Learning, and Culture (HDLC) program at University of British Columbia addresses the interface of research and practice in education, weaving together theoretical models and concepts in their application to real world educational issues.