Governance Foundations for Sustainability

University of Saskatchewan

Canada, Saskatoon

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University of Saskatchewan

Canada , Saskatoon

Key Facts

Program Level

Graduate Certificate

Study Type

Full Time

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines3-Jan-2023

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Go to the official application for the university

Duration 1 year(s)

Tuition Fee

CAD 786 / year

Next Intake 3-Jan-2023

Governance Foundations for Sustainability

About

Program

Applications for the 2023-2024 academic year will open 15 November 2022.
Deadline for applications is 15 June 2023.

You do not need a faculty supervisor to apply for this program.

Program	Expected Length	Project and/or thesis	Course based	Delivery
G.Cert.	1 year			Online

The Graduate Certificate in Governance Foundations for Sustainability will help professionals who work with (or within) government agencies to better understand the basic structures of governance, actor groups and policy communities who influence governance, and the present-day imperatives of working with Indigenous peoples. Courses related to reconciliation and negotiation will also provide practical tools to become more effective practitioners when planning and implementing sustainability innovations.

The program is designed to allow working professionals the flexibility to complete the certificate while also continuing to work in their profession. Students will be required to take the following courses:

ENVS 818.1 Introduction to Sustainability (students who have successfully completed this course previously will not be required to repeat it)
ENVS 834.2 The Art and Practice of Negotiations
ENVS 882.2 Foundations of Governance for Sustainability
ENVS 884.1 Fundamentals of Environmental Law and Policy
ENVS 886.2 Building Understanding in the Age of Reconciliation

Students may take the certificate as a stand-alone program or may ladder this credential into the Master of Sustainability (M.Ss.).

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Admission requirements

Graduate Certificate (G.Cert.)

A four-year undergraduate degree, or equivalent, from a recognized college or university in an academic discipline relevant to the proposed field of study, OR a three-year first cycle undergraduate degree, in an academic discipline relevant to the proposed field of study, from an institution meeting the criteria set forth in the Bologna Declaration, will be acceptable as the equivalent of an undergraduate degree.
A minimum cumulative weighted average of at least a 70% (USask grade system equivalent) in the last two years of study (e.g., 60 credit units).
Language Proficiency Requirements: Proof of English proficiency may be required for international applicants and for applicants whose first language is not English. A minimum overall TOEFL score of 86, a minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, or another approved test as outlined by the College of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies.

English Program Requirements

The language of instruction and examination at the University of Saskatchewan is English. In order for students to understand, communicate and be successful in programs at the university, an acceptable level of academic English is required. You may be asked to provide proof of English proficiency.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

CAD 786

How to Apply

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Make sure you meet the admission requirements such as required grade 12 classes, minimum admission averages, and proficiency in English.

Apply early to take advantage of benefits like early admission and access to scholarships. Some scholarship applications are due before the application deadline.

2. Apply for admission

Completing the application

The online application takes about 30 minutes to complete. You may start an application, save it, and return to it any time before submitting.

You will need to have:

Your educational history
A Visa or MasterCard for online payment of application fee. For most programs, a minimum, non-refundable $90 CDN application fee is required to submit your application.Refer to yourprogram pagefor specific fee information.
Supplemental documents can be submitted after you apply (see below)

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3. After you apply

After submitting your online application, you will be notified by email if you are required to provide any additional supplemental documents.

Changing your application

If you need to make changes to an application that you have already submitted, submit your request, along with your full name and date of birth toadmissions@usask.ca

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Submit required documents

It is important to:

check your application status to learn what documents we will need to consider you for admission. You will also be able to see when items you submit have been received.
submit documents before the documents deadline which are listed with the application deadlines.

Commonly requested supplemental documents include:

Transcripts

Transcripts or report cards are used to calculate your admission average and to determine whether you have met or will meet prerequisite requirements for your program.

English language proficiency

You may be asked to show evidence that you are proficient in English to ensure you are prepared to study at USask. If you’ve taken a standardized test, you will need to arrange for your results to be sent directly to the University of Saskatchewan from the testing centre.

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Plan to start

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