Approved Programs
New undergraduate and graduate for-credit degree programs that have been approved by the Quality Council on or after September 1, 2011 are detailed in this database, which can be searched in multiple ways: by university, year, program level and/or keyword.
Rigorous quality assurance has long been a priority for Ontario’s publicly assisted universities. Prior to the establishment of the Quality council, the Ontario Council on Graduate Studies (OCGS) had overseen the quality assurance of graduate programs since the 1960s. Through the submission of new and continuing graduate programs for external review, Ontario universities were early leaders in system-wide quality assurance in higher education. (Programs approved by OCGS are available here.)
Program Approvals: Carleton University
The program is a fully online, course-based Master’s in Mineral Exploration and Resource Management. It is designed to provide a course of study on the science and practice of mineral exploration. Graduates will learn the mineral systems models for a large array of major mineral deposit types and best practices in exploration to find and characterize such deposits in safe, ethical and cost-effective ways. Graduates will be able to make preliminary estimates of the value and likely market potential of mineralization ranging from early-stage exploration projects to mineral resources at the feasibility study stage. Furthermore, they will develop an understanding of the legal, social, ethical, and financial context in which private and public companies operate. One of the key focuses of the program is the recognition of the importance of stakeholder engagement and consultation, with particular attention to the need to consult Indigenous peoples who may be affected by exploration or mining activities.
The MSc in Clinical Trials and Regulatory Affairs is offered through the Department of Health Sciences in the Faculty of Science. The program will prepare students to design, carry out, manage and evaluate clinical trials for a wide variety of health products in different settings. This program will provide graduates with the necessary knowledge and skills to be effective practitioners in clinical trials and regulatory affairs.
The Master of Biotechnology is a professional program and focuses on the science, communication, business strategies, entrepreneurship and regulatory considerations associated with biotechnology. The proposed program will provide the necessary tools for entrepreneurial activity in biotechnology, and encourage the translation of life-science knowledge into practical applications and career opportunities.
The program will deliver a comprehensive graduate curriculum that critically examines human rights discourses while positioning the centrality of social justice praxis. The program will draw on analytical research focused on historical and contemporary issues and debates through social justice frameworks that emerge from anti-colonial, decolonial, anti-racist, transnational, and community-based knowledge processes and practices.
The program is designed for international students seeking qualifications to be teachers of the English language in international contexts. Students will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to work as professional English teachers in programs aimed at general English, English for specific purposes, English for academic purposes, and other types of programs.
The program is intended for students seeking careers in the financial industry. It will equip graduates with the most up-to-date theoretical and practical financial knowledge, along with data analysis skills.
The Faculty of Engineering and Design is offering a new Master of Engineering program called Engineering Practice. The program’s principal goal is to elevate undergraduate engineers, from recognized engineering institutions worldwide, by providing them with a high-quality educational experience that mixes discipline-specific technical courses (stretching and validating the students’ knowledge base associated with their previous degree) with complementary studies experience. This educational experience will accelerate their employability and integration into Canada’s professional workforce.
The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering is offering two new programs in Building Engineering 1) A Masters in Building Engineering (MASc, MEng coursework, MEng coursework and project and 2) A PhD in Building Engineering. All programs will have the option of selecting a concentration in: Heritage Conservation, Fire Safety, or Building Performance. The graduate programs will focus on improving new and existing buildings using novel simulation-aided design strategies, new materials and technologies, novel control and operating strategies, design retrofits, rehabilitation, additions, and other interventions that consider energy efficiency, occupant health and comfort, life-cycle analysis, and structural integrity, while respecting both environmental and heritage aspects.
This joint Data Science and Analytics (DSA) program between the Faculty of Science and the Faculty of Engineering & Design, spans four academic units (the Department of Systems and Computer Engineering, the School of Information Technology, the School of Computer Science, and the School of Mathematics and Statistics). This program will offer 1) A Masters in Data Science and Analytics (MEng, MASc, MCS, MIT, MSc), and 2) A PhD in Data Science and Analytics. Complementing the existing Collaborative Specialization in this area, these proposed graduate programs are centered on data science and analytics. The main goal of the programs is to impart core DSA knowledge. Graduates of the proposed programs will be able to work on a team with individuals whose strengths lie in different areas of expertise, and to communicate their findings to team members not trained in core data science. Students who complete the Master’s or PhD will be able to conduct advanced research in the DSA context. They will acquire the skills necessary to optimize the relevance, reliability, and impact of their research. The DSA programs will offer wide disciplinary breadth, providing students with multiple perspectives from Engineering, Science, Statistics, and Information Technology.
The Department of Economics at Carleton University proposes to establish a Graduate Diploma (Type II and III) in Economic Policy. Students in the Graduate Diploma in Economic Policy will gain an understanding and appreciation of the functioning and limitations of markets within a broad, institutional and political context—ranging from the micro to the macro, the local to the global. The program will focus on real-world practical challenges related to economic policy formulation and implementation. Graduates from the program will deepen their critical thinking and problem solving skills related to the economic implications of different public policy options for firms and governments.