Doctor of Philosophy in Sustainability Management

University of Waterloo

The PhD in Sustainability Management provides future sustainability innovators with the interdisciplinary research skills, management approaches, strategies and processes required to realize sustainable outcomes within business, government and third sector organizations. The program contributes to the creation of academic knowledge by developing methods, systems, concepts, and tools for sustainability management. Students prepare for careers in areas such as academia, public policy and business analytics. Graduates are prepared for career paths both inside and outside academia, including employment in government, business and third sector organizations. Through professional development seminars, students will gain skills on how to mobilize their knowledge and develop skills suitable to careers outside of academia. This program normally takes 4 years to complete.