Program Overview
Trent University's Master of Arts in Sustainability Studies equips students with interdisciplinary knowledge and skills to address environmental, economic, social, and cultural challenges. The program emphasizes experiential learning through co-op placements, action research, and coursework tailored to students' interests. Graduates are prepared for careers in the green economy, social enterprise, entrepreneurship, and public and private sectors.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Master of Arts in Sustainability Studies program at Trent University is a thesis-based program that aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills needed to address critical environmental, economic, social, and cultural challenges facing the world. The program encourages students to tailor their educational experience, pursuing their specific interests related to the sustainability of human societies and the natural environment. Students will work with award-winning scholars, leading academics, and practitioners to gain a deep understanding of environmental sustainability, economic prosperity, and social responsibility. The program emphasizes interdisciplinary inquiry and problem-solving through coursework, research, and experiential learning opportunities.
Teaching:
The program emphasizes hands-on learning and real-world experience, including:
- Co-op field placement: Students in the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management stream have the opportunity to gain practical experience through a full-time co-op field placement in the second year of the program.
- Action Research: The program encourages students to conduct action research that contributes directly to existing scholarship and professional practice related to environmental sustainability, economic prosperity, and social responsibility.
Careers:
The program prepares students for careers in:
- The green economy
- Social enterprise
- Entrepreneurship
- Public and private sectors
Other:
- The program is the first of its kind in Canada.
- Students in the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management stream will receive complementary course instruction in research methods, professional development, and entrepreneurship.
- The program is offered on a full- or part-time basis.
- There are three streams available: thesis-based, major research paper, and internship.
- Students can participate in the program's co-op field placement to gain practical experience.
- The program is offered with a September intake only.
- Trent University is located on the treaty and traditional territory of the Mississauga Anishnaabeg.
