Master's in Conservation Leadership

The University of Guelph is a comprehensive public research university located in Guelph, Ontario, Canada. It is recognized for its strong programs in agriculture, veterinary medicine, life sciences, environmental sciences, business, and the arts. The university is committed to providing a transformative learning experience and fostering a supportive community for its students. With a focus on research, innovation, and community engagement, the University of Guelph prepares students to address global challenges and contribute to society.

The Master of Conservation Leadership combines learning across a wide spectrum of conservation sciences with leadership studies to build capacity within the conservation sector to address complex challenges faced by conservation professionals and organizations. Graduates will be equipped to catalyze transformative change throughout the sector. The objective of the Master of Conservation Leadership is to provide early to mid-career working professionals employed in conservation, resource management, and environment governance an opportunity to upgrade their knowledge base, enhance their research skills, and develop their leadership skills to address complex conservation issues at local, regional, and global scales. The program is comprised of three residency components, online interactive learning modules, an Individualized Development Plan (IDP), and a final learning portfolio that addresses a contemporary need in the sector, preferably identified in collaboration with the student’s employer and/or stakeholders. The program has been intentionally designed to be completed in 24 months of full-time study, leading to a Master of Conservation Leadership.