Mathematical Modelling and Methods is an interdisciplinary PhD program, based on applied research combining various mathematical modelling aspects of Biomathematics, Discrete Mathematics, and Financial Mathematics. The program is designed to prepare highly skilled research scientists for careers in both academia and industry and is focused on applications and collaboration with industry partners. The Department of Mathematics has well-developed interactions with industry as well as collaboration with applied research institutes, which distinguishes the proposed program from other ones in Ontario and within Canada. The doctoral program is housed in the Department of Mathematics at Ryerson University, strategically located within the Greater Toronto Area and with access to a number of major financial institutions, research hospitals, and technology companies. Students will have job opportunities in academia, financial companies and banks, hospital research laboratories, and in companies whose business is to analyse and use data.

The aim of the Graduate Diploma [GDip (Type 3)] in Energy and Innovation is to deliver pertinent, practical, innovative and effective education in the area of energy and to introduce new and emerging technologies required to develop, operate and maintain energy systems.  The program will prepare students to work as energy analysts, energy policy advisors, energy managers, building managers, power systems and distribution systems managers or operators.  Ryerson University is in a unique position to offer this interdisciplinary graduate program in energy to meet the societal and technical needs of the industry. The program will provide a distinct focus on urban energy issues. Students will be exposed to various research labs in the engineering and architectural science programs and in the Centre for Urban Energy.  As well, students will also gain exposure to innovation and entrepreneurial activities through the various innovation and incubator clusters/zones at Ryerson University.

The Professional Master’s Diploma in Aerospace Design Management will deliver pertinent, practical, timely and effective education in the areas of Aerospace Design Engineering. This domain is widely recognized as having significant and growing societal importance with respect to aircraft certification and maintenance. The diploma will fulfill the professional development gap in the field by deploying diploma graduates into the aerospace industry who will find that their new knowledge and perspective can facilitate communication between senior management and the Engineers that implement manufacturing practices that meet rapidly evolving certification compliance. The program will provide knowledge of certification practices from audits by regulatory agencies as well as documentation requirements for agile manufacturing regulatory compliance and investigation procedures when issues arise. Graduates will be given additional knowledge of design and certification in addition to their own field of expertise, which will make them more valuable and flexible professionals.

The Professional Master’s Diploma in Dietetics will enable graduates of Dietitians of Canada accredited undergraduate programs to become dietitians by meeting the post-graduation academic and experiential education requirements and enabling them to qualify to write the national registration examination and become dietitians.  Designed to provide continuing education, professional development, and career advancement opportunities that meet the needs of a specific target market, the diploma is an ideal vehicle through which to provide post-graduation graduate practicum opportunities for students who wish to become dietitians. The emphasis on practical education reflected in the diploma’s structure aligns with the current conceptualization of the post-graduation accredited graduate practicum.

The Professional Master’s Diploma in Enterprise Information Security, Privacy and Data Protection provides participants with the knowledge and skills required to function competently as enterprise information security, privacy and data protection officers, administrators, technicians and analysts. The diploma is designed for professionals within organizations who are responsible for security, privacy and protection of enterprise information against daily attacks, threats, and system breaches, on the one hand, and inadvertent or malicious disclosure on the other.  With a broad, encompassing understanding of the underlying technologies, technical risks and limitations, as well as the legal, social and compliance environments, graduates will find that their new knowledge and perspective can facilitate communication between senior management and IT staff, provide new opportunities for leadership and championship within their organizations and enable them to articulate budgetary, training and staff needs in security, privacy and data protection in a professional and highly articulate fashion.

Ryerson University’s Master’s in Digital Media (MDM) program is designed to incubate transformative ideas, to increase development and to prepare highly qualified personnel for a growth industry. The proposed program will be offered as a 12-month, project-focused, professional master’s degree. The MDM graduate, while demonstrating expertise in one area, will be able to work effectively within all three strands – art/design, technology, and entrepreneurship/business – and speak the language of each. Additionally, graduates will become multidisciplinary, team-focused and collaborative, industry-facing, highly qualified personnel able to prototype and innovate. They will be passionate, confident and disciplined, and able to leverage their real world experience.

Recognizing that effective cybersecurity requires more than just technical expertise, the proposed Honours Bachelor of Science in Cyber Science strategically integrates concepts and practices from technology, business, law/ethics/policy, and human behaviour. This aims to equip students with comprehensive and relevant information security knowledge and skills. Unlike existing programs that typically emphasize either computer science or business, the proposed Cyber Science program offers a foundational understanding and specialized learning pathways that uniquely bridge the technical, societal, and business landscapes of cyberspace. By examining cybersecurity through diverse lenses – technical, ethical, legal, and human-centred – this program will cultivate graduates who can connect these critical domains and emerge as future leaders with a holistic perspective.

The Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) Undergraduate Medical Education (UGME) program, leading to a Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree, is designed to educate and graduate future physicians with a strong focus on serving the primary care needs of diverse and medically underserved populations. The program aims to educate and graduate future physicians who will focus their careers on addressing the primary care needs of diverse and medically underserved populations. It will be housed in the new School of Medicine, located in Brampton, Ontario.
This four-year undergraduate MD program will equip physicians to meet the diverse healthcare needs of their communities, with a focus on Canada’s healthcare system, while also exploring global health challenges. The curriculum is divided into three phases: Phase 1 builds a strong foundation in basic, clinical, social, and health systems sciences, with a focus on anti-racism, equity, and understanding systemic inequities in healthcare; Phase 2 immerses students in hands-on clinical learning including a Longitudinal Integrated Clerkship in Family Medicine, as well as specialty rotations such as psychiatry, emergency care, and elder care; and Phase 3 prepares students for residency through electives, post-graduate study preparation, and a self-directed learning block.
Students will engage with key topics such as healthcare equity, health systems innovation, community-based medicine, and interprofessional collaboration. They will also explore Indigenous health, rural and remote healthcare, and the challenges of underserved populations, fostering a deep understanding of the social determinants of health and the importance of delivering culturally competent care. This innovative curriculum also incorporates advancements in digital health and technology, preparing future physicians to adapt to the rapidly evolving healthcare landscape. Graduates will emerge as leaders in healthcare, advocating for health system improvements and working to enhance health outcomes for all, with a particular focus on underserved populations. The program’s unique approach ensures that TMU-trained physicians are prepared to address both local and global healthcare challenges, positioning them to lead in improving the future of healthcare.

The Professional Music program is a nationally distinct, “business of music” industry-focused program on the one hand, and a music recording and live event production program on the other. At its core, the program nurtures an appreciation and understanding of professional music theory and context, and fosters creativity and leadership in a variety of music-related industries and settings.

The program will be housed in Ryerson’s Faculty of Communication and Design (FCAD), and delivered as a collaborative effort between FCAD’s School of Creative Industries, the RTA School of Media, and the School of Performance. The four-year, 40-course curriculum, together with a required summer internship, imparts core competencies and knowledge in the theoretical frameworks and fundamental production skills appropriate to the music industry. Through partnerships with leading music organizations and performance venues, students will have rich opportunities for experiential learning and access to careers in the areas of music recording and sound production, artist development, marketing and live event production.

Being located in Toronto, the most diverse and urbanized city in Canada and North America’s third-largest music market, together with a distinctively entrepreneurial and experiential approach to learning, will make this a highly attractive program for prospective students.

This Juris Doctor program takes an innovative approach to legal education, with two years of mandatory coursework, a semester of electives and a semester devoted to a required professional placement. The focus is on the future success of the program’s graduates and their future clients and employers, by providing the tools necessary to succeed in a multi-disciplinary, global, fast-paced and ever-changing society. The curriculum stresses equity and diversity issues, particularly as they relate to access to justice, and has an entrepreneurial focus in both content and approach, combining traditional academic and scholarly standards with a comprehensive practice-based focus. Technology is leveraged, both to enhance educational impact and as a substantive tool that is becoming vitally necessary to ensure future success in the legal services sphere. Finally, experiential learning in all its forms is stressed throughout the student’s education.