The Master of Climate Risk Assessment and Opportunity (MCR) is a stand-alone, fully online program requiring the learner to complete seven courses and a project or work-related learning component.
Using a multidisciplinary model, the program builds upon the learners’ discipline-specific undergraduate or graduate degree in Engineering, Science, Business, or Social Science with an in-depth, advanced skill set that will enhance learners’ knowledge and employability in respective application areas of climate risk. The program will promote a proactive approach to climate change and will train individuals to better assess the associated risks and develop solutions to mitigate the impact of this global issue.

The Graduate Diploma in Professional Practice, Clinical Leadership and Education is designed
to support advanced nursing roles in multiple domains of practice in a variety of specialties,
including clinical education, professional practice and policy development, and clinical
leadership. Students will choose an area of concentration and complete theory and
experiential courses over 12 months (3 academic terms). This program will be delivered
online, with hybrid (synchronous and asynchronous) learning opportunities. The experiential
component will require onsite or remote interactions with a mentor depending on the student
and practicum locations.

The Master of Teaching and Learning (MTL) is a cohort graduate-level teacher education program that aligns with Western’s status as a research-intensive university, and the profession’s need to prepare teacher candidates for a research-based, research-led practice.

The MTL is a four-term (16 month), blended, graduate-level program. Terms one and two to be completed on-site at Western’s Faculty of Education. Terms three and four will be completed virtually, drawing on the faculty’s decades of expertise in designing and offering high quality full-distance Continuing Education programs and graduate degrees. Upon successful completion of the program, teacher candidates will be recommended to the Ontario College of Teachers for a Certificate of Qualification and Registration, which will certify them to teach in Ontario schools.

The Global Health Systems MHSc program consists of a set of core courses (requisites) that focus on fundamental principals in global health, business, management, and communication. Specialty courses (electives) provide additional competencies in specific areas of interest to global health (e.g., infectious diseases, mental health, oral health, indigenous health, etc.). Course-based learning (Sept – April) is complemented by experiential learning (May – Aug) to generate a comprehensive education, generating well-rounded students who can meet employers’ needs.

The Masters Program in Drug Safety is one year program designed to provide health care professionals, investigators and students interested in working in the pharmaceutical industry or in public policy/drug regulation with skills, knowledge and attitudes to empower them for a career in drug and patient safety, drug research or health policy.  Drug safety is an increasingly important topic as new therapies are developed and enter clinical use.  Patients, health care providers, industry and government all share common concerns as to how to ensure that drugs are safe when used as directed.  Most training programs in health care and in pharmacology do not teach approaches to drug safety in detail, leaving a gap that needs to be filled.  This program will fill that gap.  Students will undertake a series of courses in core areas of drug safety and pharmacology, undertake a major research project and have a practicum during which they will work in a drug safety focused environment.  Graduates of this program will be well equipped to face and address the challenges of drug safety in the era of molecular, biologic and precision medicine.

The Graduate Diploma in Climate Risk Assessment and Opportunity is structured to emphasize multidisciplinary learning, inter-professional education, societal and environmental impact and life-long learning.

This Diploma is offered online as part-time studies. Learners at all career stages are encouraged to participate in this program which promotes a proactive approach to climate change and will train individuals to better asses the associated risks and develop solutions to mitigate the impact of this global issue.es the associated risks and develop solutions to mitigate the impact of this global issue.

The Ivey Graduate Diploma in Business and Sustainability is a Type 2 graduate diploma program. Ivey MSc Management students have the option of enrolling into this graduate diploma after acceptance into the MSc Program (MScM), to be completed concurrently with that degree.

The Graduate Diploma focuses on developing an integrative understanding of sustainability, combined with deepening both management and technical skills for improving sustainability in private and public sector organizations.  One aspect is the development of a broad perspective of sustainability as a holistic system that incorporates environmental, social, and economic dimensions.  Considering wider, interdisciplinary perspectives enhances the ability of graduates to deploy new technical skills effectively, and enables them to be responsive and effective in the context of the continually evolving business and sustainability challenges. The MSc Management program offers multiple fields (i.e., Business Analytics, Digital Management, and International Business). As sustainability is a key cross-cutting consideration for the careers of graduates of all these fields, the Graduate Diploma will be offered to all MSc students.

The Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner Graduate Diploma program is ideal for Master’s-prepared Registered Nurses with a strong interest in the clinical aspects of primary health care nursing delivery at an advanced level. It provides students with the opportunity to expand their nursing scope of practice through advanced, evidence-based practice and education, and prepares them for certification and practice as a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner in the province of Ontario.

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The Graduate Diploma (GDip) in Engineering Leadership and Innovation (ELI) is a two-term (eight month) course-based diploma program designed for graduate engineers to further develop professional skills in leadership in the context of engineering practice, and to enhance their employability. Students will also develop an entrepreneurial mindset along with innovation skills that can be applied within start-ups, established firms, NGOs, or the public sector.  Engineering careers are shifting to require higher education to meet the needs of industry and clients. Competition is increasing as universities continue to grow their undergraduate and graduate Engineering programs. Hence, an enrichment of critical skills beyond the technical engineering degree curriculum is becoming increasingly important for graduates.

Students in this program must take three compulsory “core” courses that cover design-driven innovation, leadership and communication in the engineering workplace. Students must also take three elective courses, related to leadership/management and/or innovation. Options include Business and Management, Risk Assessment and Management, Project Management, Intellectual Property, Commercializing Innovation and New Venture Creation.