Overview

This Sustainability Management - Water programme offered by University of Waterloo prepares researchers to create new knowledge that supports sustainable decision-making across business, government, not-for-profit organizations, and other sectors. Students investigate methods, frameworks, processes, and tools that promote sustainable outcomes while developing advanced interdisciplinary research capabilities. The programme emphasizes the design and evaluation of approaches that help organizations address environmental, social, and management challenges through evidence-based practice and innovation.

Key Facts

A collaborative water component complements doctoral research through specialized interdisciplinary training focused on global water-related issues. Participants complete courses that combine theoretical understanding with practical experience through lectures, fieldwork, group projects, and individual seminars. Research may explore sustainability measurement, organizational change, climate mitigation, resource management, policy implementation, environmental performance, and strategic decision-making. Professional development activities further support career preparation within and beyond academia. Graduates are equipped for leadership, research, and advisory roles across public, private, and non-profit sectors.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Sustainability Management
Water Systems
Organizational Sustainability
Sustainable Development
Climate Mitigation
Environmental Performance Measurement
Resource Management
Sustainability Governance
Policy Implementation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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100

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PTE Academic

68

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IELTS

7.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Waterloo, Canada

Disciplines

Hydrology & Water Management Sustainable Development Sustainable Energy View 6 other PhDs in Hydrology & Water Management in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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100

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PTE Academic

68

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IELTS

7.5

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General requirements

Resume

Supplementary information form (SIF)

Transcript(s)

References

Proof of English language proficiency, if applicable

A Master's degree with distinction (typically an overall average of at least 80%, or equivalent).

Facility with research methods is expected, whether through the presentation of specific graduate courses or original research at the graduate level.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

14792 CAD / year

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Citizens or residents

4596 CAD / year

≈ 4596 CAD / year

Living costs

Waterloo

Canada

810 - 1447 CAD / month

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