Toronto Metropolitan University
AC-4: Graduate Program

The graduate programs in Environmental Applied Science and Management at Ryerson University offer studies in environmental sciences, technology, and environmental management systems and decision-making at the masters and doctoral level. These multidisciplinary programs are for students from a number of related disciplines including biology, chemistry, ecology, engineering, geography, geology, public and occupational health, urban planning and environmental studies. Recent student research areas: Assessment of Solar Energy Policy • Automating GIS Input for Distributed Urban Drainage Modelling • Best Practices For Mine Site Reclamation • Communication Networks in Rooftop Urban Agriculture • Community Stakeholders and the Sagarmatha National Park Forestry Project, Nepal • Corporate Responsibility in the Commercial Real Estate and Construction • Enhanced Biofuel Production Using Renewable and Sustainable Feedstock • Environmental Management in the Film and Television Production Industry

There is an urgent need to reduce the impact of buildings on the natural world. To do so, new and existing buildings must improve energy efficiency, improve indoor environmental quality, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, conserve heritage, and reduce resource consumption and waste generation. We need to embrace these principles, and we need you—tomorrow’s building science professional. The interdisciplinary graduate program of building science is unique in Canada. It offers graduates of related programs the opportunity to explore the principles necessary to deliver sustainable buildings and prepare for careers in the building science industry and related areas such as engineering, architecture and construction. The program offers a doctor of philosophy (PhD) degree of building science for Fall 2019, a master of applied science (MASc) degree or a master of building science (MBSc) degree.

Ryerson’s Master of Planning (MPl) in Urban Development combines holistic examination and analysis of economic, socio-cultural, political, ecological and spatial elements in reimagining our communities, structured around the intertwined dimensions of urban culture and nature. Students explicitly address the principles of inclusivity and sustainability in designing for development. Urban Development at Ryerson will challenge you to incorporate urban culture, nature, inclusion and sustainability frameworks into urban development and design.Our program is unique in Canada. It opens the door to advanced practice and leadership in the urban development field:Our two-year stream supports university graduates without prior experience in planning to launch their planning careers. Our one-year stream gives professional planners and recent planning graduates a competitive edge and a fresh perspective. Toronto will become your living laboratory. Studios, internship placements and research opportunities maximize connections with the city we live in. Multidisciplinary centres such as the Ryerson City Building Institute and the Centre for Urban Research and Land Development will engage you with critical urban challenges, alongside a community of experts, citizens and advocates. Our graduates work at the cutting-edge of contemporary urban design and planning, actively shaping the future of our cities.

Developed by the Centre for Urban Energy (CUE) at Ryerson University, the Professional Master’s Diploma (PMDip) in Energy and Innovation is intended to provide participants with the knowledge and skills required to function competently as officers, administrators, technicians, analysts and other key occupations in the fast-growing and rapidly-changing Canadian energy sector. In addition to providing diverse, meaningful and lucrative career options to participants, the diploma program addresses recognized and pressing needs within the public and private sectors, for individuals qualified in these areas to assume a variety of operational, administrative and managerial roles, including energy analysts, energy policy advisors and energy managers.

Become a leader to enhance sustainability best practices at your organization. Respond to new opportunities in sustainable development. Maximize your impact by deploying and executing sustainability principles and using Lean Six Sigma continuous improvement tools and techniques through this certificate. Learn how to: promote sustainability and sustainable development prioritize, deploy, and implement best practices with proven techniques execute vital strategic plans with SMART goals address the complex global sustainability related challenges gain long-term value for your corporation by incorporating ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) criteria into your investment decision engage stakeholders and build trust through open, transparent, and reliable outreach, communications, and engagement become a corporate social responsibility (CSR) advocate and sustainability professional Generate personal, organizational, and social transformation that results in: reduced waste and carbon footprint eco-efficiency innovation-driven business models, capturing value across business units and products engaged communities sustainable investment competitive advantage in global markets (increase sales and top line growth) improved transactional capabilities and reduced costs through more efficient process (reduce cost and bottom line growth) Approach decision-making, planning, and action by integrating the economic, social, and environmental components that comprise the triple bottom line (TBL or 3BL) of sustainability.

Contribute to energy management, conservation, sustainability, and public policy in a dynamic and exciting sector. Help implement solutions and manage energy assets by responding to advances in energy conservation, energy public policy, smart grid, and green technologies. Designed in collaboration with Ryerson University’s Centre for Urban Energy (CUE), this certificate will help you develop skills in energy innovation and entrepreneurship, and meet the challenges and opportunities in creating new energy technologies and business enterprises.

Food Security Certificate: https://continuing.ryerson.ca/public/category/courseCategoryCertificateProfile.do?method=load&certificateId=194754 Urban Agriculture Certificate: https://continuing.ryerson.ca/public/category/courseCategoryCertificateProfile.do?method=load&certificateId=3820596