Test the limits of conventional disciplines, and participate in a culture of intellectual questioning and exchange – explore your graduate studies options at Trent.
}
Innovative.
To view this document in an accessible format, please visit www.trentu.ca
Graduate Studies at tRent university
The introduction of an M.A. in Sustainable Studies marks a significant innovation for Trent University and prospective students alike. This unique program is designed to meet the growing need for professionals who can understand the complex issues and confront the multiplicity of challenges involving the sustainability of human societies, organizations, and natural environments. This includes issues of environmental degradation, poverty, climate change, urban sprawl, social injustice and more. Given a mandate that encompasses issues of social responsibility and economic prosperity, this interdisciplinary program leverages the skills and combines the talents of both Trent’s Business Administration and Environmental Studies programs in delivering this two-year program.
Life at Trent University Trent University has earned a reputation for exceptional teaching and innovative research activity. The University as a whole nurtures a collaborative atmosphere in which students from across the country and around the world are encouraged to engage in interdisciplinary learning while enjoying a variety of social and cultural activities. For graduate students in particular, Trent affords a rich research and learning environment that facilitates an interdisciplinary perspective on just about any topic of interest, resulting in a broader range of options upon completion of your Trent degree. Graduate students at Trent also have access to a college dedicated primarily to graduate studies. Located in downtown Peterborough, Catharine Parr Traill College is a hub of activity for all graduate students.
Sustainability Studies
M.A. The aim of the M.A. in Sustainability Studies is to develop leaders in the field who can actively advance critical sustainability-based challenges, such as environmental protection, resource conservation and positive social change. The curriculum involves a customized Individual Study Plan for each student, consisting of a balance of core and elective courses. Students can elect to undertake either a strong academic focus (Thesis) or a more applied approach to their studies (major research paper). As this is a discipline that finds opportunities in a number of realms – from academia and industry, to government and the non-profit sector – students will be encouraged to have an impact on the future policies and practices within their chosen field, or pursue further studies at a doctoral level.
The Peterborough Lifestyle Trent University is located in Peterborough along the banks of the Otonabee River, just 90 minutes from downtown Toronto. A friendly, mid-sized Ontario city, Peterborough boasts a vibrant arts and music scene, a varied selection of restaurants and pubs, and a full complement of services combined with affordable accommodation. There is also easy access to the surrounding lakes and wilderness of the world famous Kawartha Lakes region. It’s no wonder so many people are recognizing the benefits of living and studying in Peterborough.
Admission Requirements Applicants to the M.A. program will be expected to have completed a B.A. or B.Sc. Honours with a minimum average of A- (80%, GPA 3.7). The admission average is based on the last 2 years of full-time study. There is no language requirement, though additional conditions that are appropriate to the candidate’s area of study – which may include a language component -- may be suggested by the supervisory committee. Students must earn an average of at least B- (70%, GPA 2.7) in each of their courses. Admissions will be based on the availability of appropriate faculty as instructors, supervisors and committee members, feasibility of the applicant’s proposed course of study and research project, and the appropriateness of the applicant’s previous education and training.
learning to make a world of difference
Sustainability Studies M.A.
Sustainability M.A. Office of Graduate Studies Trent University 1600 West Bank Drive Peterborough, ON K9J 7B8 (705) 748-1011 x7245 (705) 748-1154 graduate@trentu.ca www.trentu.ca/sustainabilityma
An Environmental Leader It is a distinct point of pride among staff and students alike that Trent has earned its reputation as an international leader in environmental studies. Introducing one of Canada’s first environmental programs in 1974, through the developmental of world-class facilities like the Worsfold Water Quality Centre (WWQC), The Canadian Chemistry and Environmental Modelling Centre and one of the premier DNA analysis laboratories, the University has continued to attract the field’s leading researchers to pursue their specialties and inspire tomorrow’s top researchers. It is in combining that level of talent with outstanding facilities, and in providing unique programs such as our Indigenous Environmental Studies discipline and new Sustainability M.A., that Trent will continue to be a guiding force in environmental research and action for generations to come.
learning to make a world of difference. TM
Test the limits of conventional disciplines, and participate in a culture of intellectual questioning and exchange – explore your graduate studies options at Trent.
}
Innovative.
To view this document in an accessible format, please visit www.trentu.ca
Graduate Studies at tRent university
The introduction of an M.A. in Sustainable Studies marks a significant innovation for Trent University and prospective students alike. This unique program is designed to meet the growing need for professionals who can understand the complex issues and confront the multiplicity of challenges involving the sustainability of human societies, organizations, and natural environments. This includes issues of environmental degradation, poverty, climate change, urban sprawl, social injustice and more. Given a mandate that encompasses issues of social responsibility and economic prosperity, this interdisciplinary program leverages the skills and combines the talents of both Trent’s Business Administration and Environmental Studies programs in delivering this two-year program.
Life at Trent University Trent University has earned a reputation for exceptional teaching and innovative research activity. The University as a whole nurtures a collaborative atmosphere in which students from across the country and around the world are encouraged to engage in interdisciplinary learning while enjoying a variety of social and cultural activities. For graduate students in particular, Trent affords a rich research and learning environment that facilitates an interdisciplinary perspective on just about any topic of interest, resulting in a broader range of options upon completion of your Trent degree. Graduate students at Trent also have access to a college dedicated primarily to graduate studies. Located in downtown Peterborough, Catharine Parr Traill College is a hub of activity for all graduate students.
Sustainability Studies
M.A. The aim of the M.A. in Sustainability Studies is to develop leaders in the field who can actively advance critical sustainability-based challenges, such as environmental protection, resource conservation and positive social change. The curriculum involves a customized Individual Study Plan for each student, consisting of a balance of core and elective courses. Students can elect to undertake either a strong academic focus (Thesis) or a more applied approach to their studies (major research paper). As this is a discipline that finds opportunities in a number of realms – from academia and industry, to government and the non-profit sector – students will be encouraged to have an impact on the future policies and practices within their chosen field, or pursue further studies at a doctoral level.
The Peterborough Lifestyle Trent University is located in Peterborough along the banks of the Otonabee River, just 90 minutes from downtown Toronto. A friendly, mid-sized Ontario city, Peterborough boasts a vibrant arts and music scene, a varied selection of restaurants and pubs, and a full complement of services combined with affordable accommodation. There is also easy access to the surrounding lakes and wilderness of the world famous Kawartha Lakes region. It’s no wonder so many people are recognizing the benefits of living and studying in Peterborough.
Admission Requirements Applicants to the M.A. program will be expected to have completed a B.A. or B.Sc. Honours with a minimum average of A- (80%, GPA 3.7). The admission average is based on the last 2 years of full-time study. There is no language requirement, though additional conditions that are appropriate to the candidate’s area of study – which may include a language component -- may be suggested by the supervisory committee. Students must earn an average of at least B- (70%, GPA 2.7) in each of their courses. Admissions will be based on the availability of appropriate faculty as instructors, supervisors and committee members, feasibility of the applicant’s proposed course of study and research project, and the appropriateness of the applicant’s previous education and training.
learning to make a world of difference
Sustainability Studies M.A.
Sustainability M.A. Office of Graduate Studies Trent University 1600 West Bank Drive Peterborough, ON K9J 7B8 (705) 748-1011 x7245 (705) 748-1154 graduate@trentu.ca www.trentu.ca/sustainabilityma
An Environmental Leader It is a distinct point of pride among staff and students alike that Trent has earned its reputation as an international leader in environmental studies. Introducing one of Canada’s first environmental programs in 1974, through the developmental of world-class facilities like the Worsfold Water Quality Centre (WWQC), The Canadian Chemistry and Environmental Modelling Centre and one of the premier DNA analysis laboratories, the University has continued to attract the field’s leading researchers to pursue their specialties and inspire tomorrow’s top researchers. It is in combining that level of talent with outstanding facilities, and in providing unique programs such as our Indigenous Environmental Studies discipline and new Sustainability M.A., that Trent will continue to be a guiding force in environmental research and action for generations to come.
learning to make a world of difference. TM
Test the limits of conventional disciplines, and participate in a culture of intellectual questioning and exchange – explore your graduate studies options at Trent.
}
Innovative.
To view this document in an accessible format, please visit www.trentu.ca
Graduate Studies at tRent university
The introduction of an M.A. in Sustainable Studies marks a significant innovation for Trent University and prospective students alike. This unique program is designed to meet the growing need for professionals who can understand the complex issues and confront the multiplicity of challenges involving the sustainability of human societies, organizations, and natural environments. This includes issues of environmental degradation, poverty, climate change, urban sprawl, social injustice and more. Given a mandate that encompasses issues of social responsibility and economic prosperity, this interdisciplinary program leverages the skills and combines the talents of both Trent’s Business Administration and Environmental Studies programs in delivering this two-year program.
Life at Trent University Trent University has earned a reputation for exceptional teaching and innovative research activity. The University as a whole nurtures a collaborative atmosphere in which students from across the country and around the world are encouraged to engage in interdisciplinary learning while enjoying a variety of social and cultural activities. For graduate students in particular, Trent affords a rich research and learning environment that facilitates an interdisciplinary perspective on just about any topic of interest, resulting in a broader range of options upon completion of your Trent degree. Graduate students at Trent also have access to a college dedicated primarily to graduate studies. Located in downtown Peterborough, Catharine Parr Traill College is a hub of activity for all graduate students.
Sustainability Studies
M.A. The aim of the M.A. in Sustainability Studies is to develop leaders in the field who can actively advance critical sustainability-based challenges, such as environmental protection, resource conservation and positive social change. The curriculum involves a customized Individual Study Plan for each student, consisting of a balance of core and elective courses. Students can elect to undertake either a strong academic focus (Thesis) or a more applied approach to their studies (major research paper). As this is a discipline that finds opportunities in a number of realms – from academia and industry, to government and the non-profit sector – students will be encouraged to have an impact on the future policies and practices within their chosen field, or pursue further studies at a doctoral level.
The Peterborough Lifestyle Trent University is located in Peterborough along the banks of the Otonabee River, just 90 minutes from downtown Toronto. A friendly, mid-sized Ontario city, Peterborough boasts a vibrant arts and music scene, a varied selection of restaurants and pubs, and a full complement of services combined with affordable accommodation. There is also easy access to the surrounding lakes and wilderness of the world famous Kawartha Lakes region. It’s no wonder so many people are recognizing the benefits of living and studying in Peterborough.
Admission Requirements Applicants to the M.A. program will be expected to have completed a B.A. or B.Sc. Honours with a minimum average of A- (80%, GPA 3.7). The admission average is based on the last 2 years of full-time study. There is no language requirement, though additional conditions that are appropriate to the candidate’s area of study – which may include a language component -- may be suggested by the supervisory committee. Students must earn an average of at least B- (70%, GPA 2.7) in each of their courses. Admissions will be based on the availability of appropriate faculty as instructors, supervisors and committee members, feasibility of the applicant’s proposed course of study and research project, and the appropriateness of the applicant’s previous education and training.
learning to make a world of difference
Sustainability Studies M.A.
Sustainability M.A. Office of Graduate Studies Trent University 1600 West Bank Drive Peterborough, ON K9J 7B8 (705) 748-1011 x7245 (705) 748-1154 graduate@trentu.ca www.trentu.ca/sustainabilityma
An Environmental Leader It is a distinct point of pride among staff and students alike that Trent has earned its reputation as an international leader in environmental studies. Introducing one of Canada’s first environmental programs in 1974, through the developmental of world-class facilities like the Worsfold Water Quality Centre (WWQC), The Canadian Chemistry and Environmental Modelling Centre and one of the premier DNA analysis laboratories, the University has continued to attract the field’s leading researchers to pursue their specialties and inspire tomorrow’s top researchers. It is in combining that level of talent with outstanding facilities, and in providing unique programs such as our Indigenous Environmental Studies discipline and new Sustainability M.A., that Trent will continue to be a guiding force in environmental research and action for generations to come.
learning to make a world of difference. TM
One of Canada’s Most Research Intensive Universities Trent University has consistently been recognized as a centre of high calibre research and scholarship. The total research funding to Trent has more than doubled over a five year period while the success of Trent faculty in attracting research funding from diverse sources continues to be remarkable. Trent’s ten Canada Research Chairs cover a broad spectrum of disciplines, reflecting the institution’s careful balance between research in the humanities, sciences and social sciences. As federal and provincial governments continue to make knowledge transfer and outreach a priority for postsecondary institutions, Trent will continue to draw on its key strengths to further its research accomplishments and reputation nationally and internationally.
Career Alternatives As a field of study that is quickly gaining momentum and opening opportunities on a number of fronts, graduates can apply their skills in a diverse range of careers and disciplines, including: Social Innovation
Leadership and Organization Change Social Entrepreneurship and Social Enterprise Green Technology Innovation Sustainability and Indigenous Knowledge Stakeholder Engagement Models and Cross Sector Collaboration Public Policy and Regulation CSR in Practice Self Regulation of Industries Metrics for Sustainability Ethical theory and Sustainability Sustainability and Economic Development
Our programs offer opportunities to collaborate with experts in their fields, inspiring new understanding while pushing the boundaries of academic possibility and discovery.
}
Academic Excellence & Expertise
Financing Your Future: Funding, Support and Scholarships
Given the collaborative nature of this program, drawing on the staff from both the Environmental Studies and Business Administration departments, students are exposed to a wealth of resources. Trent has always prided itself on offering exceptional talent in the teaching ranks and an atmosphere that encourages strong student-professor interaction. It’s an approach that places an emphasis on theory, research and innovative knowledge in combination with hands-on, experiential learning opportunities.
As Trent University recognizes how vital it is for students to have proper funding to help them pursue their graduate work, Sustainability M.A. students receive a minimum of $13,228 per year for the two years of the program. Funding is generated through a number of sources, such as internal and external scholarships, GTAs and faculty research funds. Graduate students are also strongly encouraged to apply for external scholarships (NSERC, SSHRC, and OGS) during their last year of undergraduate programs to help maximize available funds.
The key faculty involved with the Masters of Sustainability Studies program includes:
Collaborative.
Teaching Experience and Research To strengthen their skills in communicating the theory and ideas around sustainability, students in this program will have the opportunity to work as teaching assistants for undergraduate courses in both the Business Administration and Environmental and Resource Science/Studies areas. This role will involve leading seminar discussions, grading exams and papers, and providing guidance to undergraduate students in their courses. A number of graduate students will also have the opportunity to participate directly in faculty research.
Kimberly A. Bates
Impact of manufacturing innovation on organizations strategy
John Douglas Bishop
Business ethics and corporate governance
Stephen Bocking
The political and organizational roles of expertise
Chris Furgal
Environmental health risk assessment, management and communication within Aboriginal and Arctic populations
Stephen Hill
Climate change policy and energy technology and policy
David Holdsworth
Environmental theory, practice, ethics and non-standard approaches to ecology
Dan Longboat
Environmental issues and impact affecting Indigenous communities
David Newhouse
Development of modern aboriginal society; incorporating traditional thought into contemporary social action
Ed Ng
Employment equity, workplace diversity and work values
Mark Skinner
The role of voluntarism as it relates to health and social care, especially in rural and small town settings
Douglas Torgerson
Environmental politics
Peggy Wallace
Business accounting
Tom Whillans
Community-based natural resource management, especially related to watersheds, fisheries and wetland resources
Asaf Zohar
Organizational change and sustainability, stakeholder engagement and societal learning for sustainability across a range of sectors.
For a more comprehensive look at faculty specialization, please refer to our web site at www.trentu.ca/sustainabilityma
Graduate Studies at Trent university
One of Canada’s Most Research Intensive Universities Trent University has consistently been recognized as a centre of high calibre research and scholarship. The total research funding to Trent has more than doubled over a five year period while the success of Trent faculty in attracting research funding from diverse sources continues to be remarkable. Trent’s ten Canada Research Chairs cover a broad spectrum of disciplines, reflecting the institution’s careful balance between research in the humanities, sciences and social sciences. As federal and provincial governments continue to make knowledge transfer and outreach a priority for postsecondary institutions, Trent will continue to draw on its key strengths to further its research accomplishments and reputation nationally and internationally.
Career Alternatives As a field of study that is quickly gaining momentum and opening opportunities on a number of fronts, graduates can apply their skills in a diverse range of careers and disciplines, including: Social Innovation
Leadership and Organization Change Social Entrepreneurship and Social Enterprise Green Technology Innovation Sustainability and Indigenous Knowledge Stakeholder Engagement Models and Cross Sector Collaboration Public Policy and Regulation CSR in Practice Self Regulation of Industries Metrics for Sustainability Ethical theory and Sustainability Sustainability and Economic Development
Our programs offer opportunities to collaborate with experts in their fields, inspiring new understanding while pushing the boundaries of academic possibility and discovery.
}
Academic Excellence & Expertise
Financing Your Future: Funding, Support and Scholarships
Given the collaborative nature of this program, drawing on the staff from both the Environmental Studies and Business Administration departments, students are exposed to a wealth of resources. Trent has always prided itself on offering exceptional talent in the teaching ranks and an atmosphere that encourages strong student-professor interaction. It’s an approach that places an emphasis on theory, research and innovative knowledge in combination with hands-on, experiential learning opportunities.
As Trent University recognizes how vital it is for students to have proper funding to help them pursue their graduate work, Sustainability M.A. students receive a minimum of $13,228 per year for the two years of the program. Funding is generated through a number of sources, such as internal and external scholarships, GTAs and faculty research funds. Graduate students are also strongly encouraged to apply for external scholarships (NSERC, SSHRC, and OGS) during their last year of undergraduate programs to help maximize available funds.
The key faculty involved with the Masters of Sustainability Studies program includes:
Collaborative.
Teaching Experience and Research To strengthen their skills in communicating the theory and ideas around sustainability, students in this program will have the opportunity to work as teaching assistants for undergraduate courses in both the Business Administration and Environmental and Resource Science/Studies areas. This role will involve leading seminar discussions, grading exams and papers, and providing guidance to undergraduate students in their courses. A number of graduate students will also have the opportunity to participate directly in faculty research.
Kimberly A. Bates
Impact of manufacturing innovation on organizations strategy
John Douglas Bishop
Business ethics and corporate governance
Stephen Bocking
The political and organizational roles of expertise
Chris Furgal
Environmental health risk assessment, management and communication within Aboriginal and Arctic populations
Stephen Hill
Climate change policy and energy technology and policy
David Holdsworth
Environmental theory, practice, ethics and non-standard approaches to ecology
Dan Longboat
Environmental issues and impact affecting Indigenous communities
David Newhouse
Development of modern aboriginal society; incorporating traditional thought into contemporary social action
Ed Ng
Employment equity, workplace diversity and work values
Mark Skinner
The role of voluntarism as it relates to health and social care, especially in rural and small town settings
Douglas Torgerson
Environmental politics
Peggy Wallace
Business accounting
Tom Whillans
Community-based natural resource management, especially related to watersheds, fisheries and wetland resources
Asaf Zohar
Organizational change and sustainability, stakeholder engagement and societal learning for sustainability across a range of sectors.
For a more comprehensive look at faculty specialization, please refer to our web site at www.trentu.ca/sustainabilityma
Graduate Studies at Trent university
One of Canada’s Most Research Intensive Universities Trent University has consistently been recognized as a centre of high calibre research and scholarship. The total research funding to Trent has more than doubled over a five year period while the success of Trent faculty in attracting research funding from diverse sources continues to be remarkable. Trent’s ten Canada Research Chairs cover a broad spectrum of disciplines, reflecting the institution’s careful balance between research in the humanities, sciences and social sciences. As federal and provincial governments continue to make knowledge transfer and outreach a priority for postsecondary institutions, Trent will continue to draw on its key strengths to further its research accomplishments and reputation nationally and internationally.
Career Alternatives As a field of study that is quickly gaining momentum and opening opportunities on a number of fronts, graduates can apply their skills in a diverse range of careers and disciplines, including: Social Innovation
Leadership and Organization Change Social Entrepreneurship and Social Enterprise Green Technology Innovation Sustainability and Indigenous Knowledge Stakeholder Engagement Models and Cross Sector Collaboration Public Policy and Regulation CSR in Practice Self Regulation of Industries Metrics for Sustainability Ethical theory and Sustainability Sustainability and Economic Development
Our programs offer opportunities to collaborate with experts in their fields, inspiring new understanding while pushing the boundaries of academic possibility and discovery.
}
Academic Excellence & Expertise
Financing Your Future: Funding, Support and Scholarships
Given the collaborative nature of this program, drawing on the staff from both the Environmental Studies and Business Administration departments, students are exposed to a wealth of resources. Trent has always prided itself on offering exceptional talent in the teaching ranks and an atmosphere that encourages strong student-professor interaction. It’s an approach that places an emphasis on theory, research and innovative knowledge in combination with hands-on, experiential learning opportunities.
As Trent University recognizes how vital it is for students to have proper funding to help them pursue their graduate work, Sustainability M.A. students receive a minimum of $13,228 per year for the two years of the program. Funding is generated through a number of sources, such as internal and external scholarships, GTAs and faculty research funds. Graduate students are also strongly encouraged to apply for external scholarships (NSERC, SSHRC, and OGS) during their last year of undergraduate programs to help maximize available funds.
The key faculty involved with the Masters of Sustainability Studies program includes:
Collaborative.
Teaching Experience and Research To strengthen their skills in communicating the theory and ideas around sustainability, students in this program will have the opportunity to work as teaching assistants for undergraduate courses in both the Business Administration and Environmental and Resource Science/Studies areas. This role will involve leading seminar discussions, grading exams and papers, and providing guidance to undergraduate students in their courses. A number of graduate students will also have the opportunity to participate directly in faculty research.
Kimberly A. Bates
Impact of manufacturing innovation on organizations strategy
John Douglas Bishop
Business ethics and corporate governance
Stephen Bocking
The political and organizational roles of expertise
Chris Furgal
Environmental health risk assessment, management and communication within Aboriginal and Arctic populations
Stephen Hill
Climate change policy and energy technology and policy
David Holdsworth
Environmental theory, practice, ethics and non-standard approaches to ecology
Dan Longboat
Environmental issues and impact affecting Indigenous communities
David Newhouse
Development of modern aboriginal society; incorporating traditional thought into contemporary social action
Ed Ng
Employment equity, workplace diversity and work values
Mark Skinner
The role of voluntarism as it relates to health and social care, especially in rural and small town settings
Douglas Torgerson
Environmental politics
Peggy Wallace
Business accounting
Tom Whillans
Community-based natural resource management, especially related to watersheds, fisheries and wetland resources
Asaf Zohar
Organizational change and sustainability, stakeholder engagement and societal learning for sustainability across a range of sectors.
For a more comprehensive look at faculty specialization, please refer to our web site at www.trentu.ca/sustainabilityma
Graduate Studies at Trent university
One of Canada’s Most Research Intensive Universities Trent University has consistently been recognized as a centre of high calibre research and scholarship. The total research funding to Trent has more than doubled over a five year period while the success of Trent faculty in attracting research funding from diverse sources continues to be remarkable. Trent’s ten Canada Research Chairs cover a broad spectrum of disciplines, reflecting the institution’s careful balance between research in the humanities, sciences and social sciences. As federal and provincial governments continue to make knowledge transfer and outreach a priority for postsecondary institutions, Trent will continue to draw on its key strengths to further its research accomplishments and reputation nationally and internationally.
Career Alternatives As a field of study that is quickly gaining momentum and opening opportunities on a number of fronts, graduates can apply their skills in a diverse range of careers and disciplines, including: Social Innovation
Leadership and Organization Change Social Entrepreneurship and Social Enterprise Green Technology Innovation Sustainability and Indigenous Knowledge Stakeholder Engagement Models and Cross Sector Collaboration Public Policy and Regulation CSR in Practice Self Regulation of Industries Metrics for Sustainability Ethical theory and Sustainability Sustainability and Economic Development
Our programs offer opportunities to collaborate with experts in their fields, inspiring new understanding while pushing the boundaries of academic possibility and discovery.
}
Academic Excellence & Expertise
Financing Your Future: Funding, Support and Scholarships
Given the collaborative nature of this program, drawing on the staff from both the Environmental Studies and Business Administration departments, students are exposed to a wealth of resources. Trent has always prided itself on offering exceptional talent in the teaching ranks and an atmosphere that encourages strong student-professor interaction. It’s an approach that places an emphasis on theory, research and innovative knowledge in combination with hands-on, experiential learning opportunities.
As Trent University recognizes how vital it is for students to have proper funding to help them pursue their graduate work, Sustainability M.A. students receive a minimum of $13,228 per year for the two years of the program. Funding is generated through a number of sources, such as internal and external scholarships, GTAs and faculty research funds. Graduate students are also strongly encouraged to apply for external scholarships (NSERC, SSHRC, and OGS) during their last year of undergraduate programs to help maximize available funds.
The key faculty involved with the Masters of Sustainability Studies program includes:
Collaborative.
Teaching Experience and Research To strengthen their skills in communicating the theory and ideas around sustainability, students in this program will have the opportunity to work as teaching assistants for undergraduate courses in both the Business Administration and Environmental and Resource Science/Studies areas. This role will involve leading seminar discussions, grading exams and papers, and providing guidance to undergraduate students in their courses. A number of graduate students will also have the opportunity to participate directly in faculty research.
Kimberly A. Bates
Impact of manufacturing innovation on organizations strategy
John Douglas Bishop
Business ethics and corporate governance
Stephen Bocking
The political and organizational roles of expertise
Chris Furgal
Environmental health risk assessment, management and communication within Aboriginal and Arctic populations
Stephen Hill
Climate change policy and energy technology and policy
David Holdsworth
Environmental theory, practice, ethics and non-standard approaches to ecology
Dan Longboat
Environmental issues and impact affecting Indigenous communities
David Newhouse
Development of modern aboriginal society; incorporating traditional thought into contemporary social action
Ed Ng
Employment equity, workplace diversity and work values
Mark Skinner
The role of voluntarism as it relates to health and social care, especially in rural and small town settings
Douglas Torgerson
Environmental politics
Peggy Wallace
Business accounting
Tom Whillans
Community-based natural resource management, especially related to watersheds, fisheries and wetland resources
Asaf Zohar
Organizational change and sustainability, stakeholder engagement and societal learning for sustainability across a range of sectors.
For a more comprehensive look at faculty specialization, please refer to our web site at www.trentu.ca/sustainabilityma
Graduate Studies at Trent university
Test the limits of conventional disciplines, and participate in a culture of intellectual questioning and exchange – explore your graduate studies options at Trent.
}
Innovative.
To view this document in an accessible format, please visit www.trentu.ca
Graduate Studies at tRent university
The introduction of an M.A. in Sustainable Studies marks a significant innovation for Trent University and prospective students alike. This unique program is designed to meet the growing need for professionals who can understand the complex issues and confront the multiplicity of challenges involving the sustainability of human societies, organizations, and natural environments. This includes issues of environmental degradation, poverty, climate change, urban sprawl, social injustice and more. Given a mandate that encompasses issues of social responsibility and economic prosperity, this interdisciplinary program leverages the skills and combines the talents of both Trent’s Business Administration and Environmental Studies programs in delivering this two-year program.
Life at Trent University Trent University has earned a reputation for exceptional teaching and innovative research activity. The University as a whole nurtures a collaborative atmosphere in which students from across the country and around the world are encouraged to engage in interdisciplinary learning while enjoying a variety of social and cultural activities. For graduate students in particular, Trent affords a rich research and learning environment that facilitates an interdisciplinary perspective on just about any topic of interest, resulting in a broader range of options upon completion of your Trent degree. Graduate students at Trent also have access to a college dedicated primarily to graduate studies. Located in downtown Peterborough, Catharine Parr Traill College is a hub of activity for all graduate students.
Sustainability Studies
M.A. The aim of the M.A. in Sustainability Studies is to develop leaders in the field who can actively advance critical sustainability-based challenges, such as environmental protection, resource conservation and positive social change. The curriculum involves a customized Individual Study Plan for each student, consisting of a balance of core and elective courses. Students can elect to undertake either a strong academic focus (Thesis) or a more applied approach to their studies (major research paper). As this is a discipline that finds opportunities in a number of realms – from academia and industry, to government and the non-profit sector – students will be encouraged to have an impact on the future policies and practices within their chosen field, or pursue further studies at a doctoral level.
The Peterborough Lifestyle Trent University is located in Peterborough along the banks of the Otonabee River, just 90 minutes from downtown Toronto. A friendly, mid-sized Ontario city, Peterborough boasts a vibrant arts and music scene, a varied selection of restaurants and pubs, and a full complement of services combined with affordable accommodation. There is also easy access to the surrounding lakes and wilderness of the world famous Kawartha Lakes region. It’s no wonder so many people are recognizing the benefits of living and studying in Peterborough.
Admission Requirements Applicants to the M.A. program will be expected to have completed a B.A. or B.Sc. Honours with a minimum average of A- (80%, GPA 3.7). The admission average is based on the last 2 years of full-time study. There is no language requirement, though additional conditions that are appropriate to the candidate’s area of study – which may include a language component -- may be suggested by the supervisory committee. Students must earn an average of at least B- (70%, GPA 2.7) in each of their courses. Admissions will be based on the availability of appropriate faculty as instructors, supervisors and committee members, feasibility of the applicant’s proposed course of study and research project, and the appropriateness of the applicant’s previous education and training.
learning to make a world of difference
Sustainability Studies M.A.
Sustainability M.A. Office of Graduate Studies Trent University 1600 West Bank Drive Peterborough, ON K9J 7B8 (705) 748-1011 x7245 (705) 748-1154 graduate@trentu.ca www.trentu.ca/sustainabilityma
An Environmental Leader It is a distinct point of pride among staff and students alike that Trent has earned its reputation as an international leader in environmental studies. Introducing one of Canada’s first environmental programs in 1974, through the developmental of world-class facilities like the Worsfold Water Quality Centre (WWQC), The Canadian Chemistry and Environmental Modelling Centre and one of the premier DNA analysis laboratories, the University has continued to attract the field’s leading researchers to pursue their specialties and inspire tomorrow’s top researchers. It is in combining that level of talent with outstanding facilities, and in providing unique programs such as our Indigenous Environmental Studies discipline and new Sustainability M.A., that Trent will continue to be a guiding force in environmental research and action for generations to come.
learning to make a world of difference. TM