SEDV is an interdisciplinary, comprehensive graduate program with a cross section of courses providing a holistic approach to energy and environmental management. Comprised of courses centered around energy foundations, environmental engineering, environmental and social sustainability, and economic and commerce sustainability, the SEDV curriculum delivers a degree that fulfills the need for students wishing to move from a technical foundation provided in an engineering, geology, environmental and/or social undergraduate degree to a truly interdisciplinary professional practice focused on leadership.
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Interdisciplinary Focus
Drawing on the university’s expertise in environmental engineering, natural resources law, business management, Indigenous relations, and environmental science, our curriculum combines disciplines to provide a holistic approach to energy and its complexities.
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Academic Curriculum
Consisting of 13 lecture courses and 3 seminar style courses to compliment the students’ capstone progress, our interdisciplinary curriculum is designed to complement and build upon the knowledge gained as students progress through the program.
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Format and Timing
Structured over 16-months of full-time study, this downtown based program provides students the opportunity to enhance their existing academic background and professional experience with the knowledge and skills needed to further their careers in a condensed format.
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Capstone Projects
As part of the SEDV curriculum, students complete a research project to integrate and apply the concepts learned throughout their program to tackle practical real-world situation based on their own interest or paired with one of our many industry partners.