Overview
The Conservation Leadership program of University of Guelph has been expressly created to allow working conservation professionals the flexibility to complete course work while at the same time continuing to work in the field with their organization. Flexibility is provided through a hybrid teaching format, combining in-class and online learning.
Are you interested in
- Leadership
- Indigenous-led Conservation
- Strategic Planning
- Conflict Resolution
- Team Building
- Evidence-Based Decision-Making
- Partnership Development
Career opportunities
- Senior leadership roles within the conservation sector.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Special Topics in Geography
- Research Methods
- Geographic Scholarship and Research
- Research Project in Geography
- Environmental Management and Governance
- Global Hydrology
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
IELTS or TOEFL needed
Credits
60 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Geography Biodiversity & Conservation View 38 other Masters in Geography in CanadaAcademic requirements
GPA Your GPA, or Grade Point Average, is a number that indicates how well or how high you scored in your courses on average. Usually a GPA scales between 1.0 and 4.0, however different countries and universities can have different grading systems. B+ (required)
GMAT The Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) is a test intended to assess certain analytical, writing, quantitative, verbal, and reading skills in written English for use in admission to a graduate management program, such as an MBA. GMAT contains 4 sections - Analytical Writing Assessment, Integrated Reasoning, Quantitative and Verbal. The score has a range from 200 - 800. —
English requirements
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 6.5 (required)
TOEFL® IBT The TOEFL iBT® is given online through the internet at desiganated testing site. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30. 89 (required)
PTE Academic PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English Academic) is a language test that enables students to demonstrate their writing, listening, speaking, and reading skills when applying to study in English. The score refers to a total score which ranges between 10 and 90. —
Other requirements
General requirements
- 3 years working experience in the field of conservation post Bachelor’s Degree
- A B+ (77%) average in the last completed degree
- A strong letter of recommendation from current or recent employer emphasizing the applicant’s leadership potential
- A statement of interest from the applicant
Tuition Fee
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International
13674 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 6837 CAD per semester and a duration of 24 months. -
National
4754 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 2377 CAD per semester and a duration of 24 months.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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