Sustainable Water Management

    Sustainable Water Management

    Duration1 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    CAD 714 / credit
    Next IntakeSeptember 1, 2026
    Sustainable Water Management

    About

    Applications for the 2026–2027 academic year will open in September 2025.
    Deadline for all applications is 15 May 2026. (Note: all certificates are intended to be completed online.)
    You do not need a faculty supervisor to apply for this program.

    Note: Any application documents that are intended to be personal statements (e.g., Statement of Intent, Statement of Research, etc.) must be written by the applicant. Any such documents that appear to be produced by generative artificial intelligence (e.g., ChatGPT) may be rejected.

    The Graduate Certificate in Sustainable Water Management focuses on human dimensions of sustainable water management, including policy approaches and public health. It is designed for professionals who recognize that their work must include a foundational knowledge of how humans affect and are affected by water quality and quantity.

    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:

    Students may take the certificate as a stand-alone program or may ladder this credential into the Master of Water Security (M.W.S.).

    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
    • A completed course at the undergraduate level (100-level or equivalent) in both mathematics and statistics with at least 70% (USask grade system equivalent)

    Academic Requirements

    • gmat

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 6.5
    • IELTSMin 86

    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
    714 / credit
    Sustainable Water Management
    University of Saskatchewan
    University of Saskatchewan
    Canada

    Canada, Saskatoon

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