Sustainable Innovation Diploma

Program Overview

MHC's Sustainable Innovation diploma program equips students with the skills to develop and implement sustainable strategies in various industries. The two-year program emphasizes analyzing ecosystems, creating innovative solutions, and addressing challenges related to climate change, poverty, and social equality. Graduates can pursue careers in sustainable business, science, and innovation, including roles such as Innovation Coordinator, Sustainability Consultant, and Data Analyst.

Program Outline

• Overview:
MHC's Sustainable Innovation diploma program is a first-of-its-kind in Canada, providing students with the skills and knowledge to develop, implement, and lead sustainable innovation strategies in various industries. It emphasizes developing the necessary skills to analyze and evaluate ecosystems that support and strengthen the built environment.
• Objectives:
The program aims to train future leaders to initiate effective, innovative, and sustainable approaches to address challenges impacting individuals, communities, and society. Students will learn new and strategic business approaches while positively influencing communities.
• Program Description:
This two-year program comprises five semesters, offered with flexible learning options (in-person and online). It incorporates an integrated workplace learning experience, challenging learners to create innovative products, services, systems, and processes that align with the United Nations' 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The program recognizes the interconnectedness of climate change, poverty, health, education, social equality, and economic growth.

First Year:

Fall Semester:

• SUST 201 - Creativity and Changing Perspectives
• SUST 211 - Introduction to Social Innovation
• SUST 221 - Regenerative Design
• SUST 231 - Sustainability & Systems Thinking
• TCOM 110 - Technical Communications

Winter Semester:

• SUST 251 - Sustainability & Modelling
• SUST 261 - Building and Sustaining Innovative Organizations
• SUST 271 - Building Community
• SUST 281 - Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility
• SUST 291 - Sustainability by Design

Second Year:

• MKTG 241 - Sustainable Marketing
• SUST 301 - Design Thinking
• SUST 311 - Strategic Management and Innovation
• SUST 321 - Managing Innovation Project

Science and Innovation for Sustainable Development:

• CPSC 251 - Data Modelling
• GEOG 211 - Principles of Geoscience
• SUST 301 - Design Thinking
• SUST 311 - Strategic Management and Innovation
• SUST 321 - Managing Innovation Project

Winter Semester (by Major):

Sustainable Business Innovation:

• MGMT 371 - Sustainable Innovation and Entrepreneurship
• MGMT 381 - Sustainable Operations
• MGMT 391 - Global Sustainable Business
• SUST 351 - Innovation and Strategic Implementation
• SUST 391 - Sustainable Innovation Project

Science and Innovation for Sustainable Development:

• BIOL 223 - Humans
• GLGY 291 - Ecosystems and Environmental Change
• PHYS 201 - How Things Work
• SUST 351 - Innovation and Strategic Implementation
• SUST 391 - Sustainable Innovation Project

Spring Semester (both Majors):

Careers:

• Sustainable Business Majors:
• Research and Development Coordinator
• Marketing and Innovation Project Coordinator
• Product and Market Innovation Specialist
• Innovation Coordinator
• Sustainable Project Coordinator
• Special Innovation Sustainable Project Consultant
• Sustainable Business Practices Specialist
• Innovation Project Lead
• Sustainable Development Coordinator
• Supply Chain Coordinator
• Sustainability Consultant
• Innovation Consultant
• Entrepreneur
• Science Majors:
• Service Representative
• Sustainable Construction Specialist
• Maintenance Supervisor
• Quality Control Inspector
• Project Coordinator
• Strategic Operations Analyst
• Process Supervisor
• Implementation Consultant
• Special Projects Coordinator
• Facilities Specialist
• Research/ Evaluation Coordinator
• Data Analyst and Modeler
• Entrepreneur