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Location: Haskayne School of Business, Scurfield Hall, Room 453
Program number: 403.220.2013
Fax: 403.282.0095
Email address: sedv@ucalgary.ca
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Master of Science (MSc), course-based

The MSc degree in Sustainable Energy Development (SEDV) is a multidisciplinary offering by the Haskayne School of Business, the Schulich School of Engineering and the Faculties of Law and Environmental Design.

In addition to Faculty of Graduate Studies requirements, the SEDV Program requires:

a) Letter of intent addressing the following three points, in your own words, as clearly and concisely as possible – only the first 250 words in each answer will be read:

• Describe how, considering your career progress to date, an MSc in Sustainable Energy Development fits in with your future career goals.
• Expand on the above by describing the strengths, ambitions and experience you will bring to the program.
• Describe your ability to work in a team atmosphere and how this has contributed to your successes.

b) A current curriculum vitae.

c) Normally, two years of professional work experience.

d) Proof of English Language Proficiency. Please refer to the Admissions section of this calendar for more information regarding this requirement.

e) Two reference letters.

Please refer to our website for detailed instructions and templates.

Please note ALL required documentation, including official transcripts and reference letters, must be received by the below mentioned deadlines.

Early Admission and International application deadline is December 31.

Final deadline is February 28.

Program commences annually on May 1.

The SEDV Program does not grant advanced credit for courses completed prior to the admission.

In addition to the Faculty of Graduate Studies requirements, SEDV requires:

a) Successful completion of 14 SEDV graduate-level courses (42 units or 7.0 full-course equivalents), including the interdisciplinary project and presentation in Sustainable Energy Development 625.

b) Attendance and participation in seminars, upgrade workshops and field trips.

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The SEDV program does not grant advanced credit for undergraduate courses.

The expected completion time is 16 months for full-time studies; however, the maximum permitted time is 6 years.

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Although this is a course-based program and does not require a formal thesis, an interdisciplinary project is required in Sustainable Energy Development 625.

The SEDV program has only one intake date, which is May 1 of each year.

For information on graduate awards and scholarships, please see the Awards and Financial Assistance section of this Calendar.

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Please see the SEDV program website for faculty profiles.