Bachelor of Environmental Studies in Environment and Business

University of Waterloo

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Bachelors Degrees

Qualification

4 years

Course duration

8/31/2025

Start Date

US$35939

Fee

Description
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Scholarships

Today, smart businesses know that sustainability has to be a core part of their plan. In Environment and Business — the only program of its kind in North America — you’ll develop an in-depth knowledge of environmental issues and the business world. Study finance and field ecology, entrepreneurship and environmental ethics, plus a whole lot more. When you graduate, you’ll be ready to make a difference, whether that’s developing business plans for renewable energy suppliers, analyzing the environmental record of a Fortune 500 company, or helping businesses reduce their ecological impacts. Co-op By alternating school terms and paid co-op work terms throughout your degree, you can explore new career areas and types of employers as your career interests evolve. Sample co-op positions Partner Marketing Associate, Microsoft Canada Corporation Policy Analyst, Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada Business Analyst, Canadian Tire Corporation Limited Capital Projects Assistant, Barrick Gold Corporation Environmental Officer, Transport Canada Sales & Marketing Coordinator, Samsung Assistant Environmental Planner, Ontario Ministry of Transportation Sustainability Coordinator, Minto Group Inc. Careers Graduates pursue careers in areas such as waste management, environmental consulting, sustainability assessment, business analysis, project management, and environmental affairs. Recent graduates Social Compliance Coordinator, Hudson's Bay Company Environmental Health & Safety Consultant, Stantec Consulting Manager, Environmental Stewardship & Compliance, Home Depot of Canada Marketing Specialist, TELUS Sustainability Analyst, Sun Life Financial Sustainability Environmental Manager, MTS All stream Sustainable Design Specialist, Mindscape Innovations Energy Consultant, City of Toronto Environmental Advisor, Toronto Transit Commission Environmental Protection Officer, Ministry of Environment, BC

For international students

Applicants must have completed a Ontario high school diploma or equivalent. Ontario students: six Grade 12 U and/or M courses including Any Grade 12 U English (final grade of 70% is required) Recommended courses: one Grade 12 U Mathematics, one Grade 12 U Science, Grade 12M Principles of Financial Accounting, Analysing Current Economic Issues (where offered) Admission averages: Low 80s English language requirement: Internet - based TOEFL (iBT) - 90 overall; 25 writing, 25 speaking. IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall; 6.5 writing, 6.5 speaking, 6.0 reading, 6.0 listening. MELAB: 85 overall; 80 per section; if you're applying to a co-op program: 3 speaking. CAEL: 70 overall; 60 per band; 70 writing, 70 speaking. PTE Academic: 63 overall; 65 writing, 65 speaking.

Language requirements

IELTS

score:6.5

TOEFL

score:90

PTE

score:63

4 years - Full time

Fee

CAD$50,000.00 (US$ 35,939) per year

Start Date

8/31/2025

Address

Faculty of Environment, Environment 1 (EV1), room 347, WATERLOO, Ontario (ON), N2L 3G1, Canada

Canadian General-Tower Scholarships in the Environment

Value of scholarship

Up to CAN $1,500 each

How to applay

No application required.

Requierments

Three scholarships, valued at up to CAN $1,500 each, have been established by Canadian General-Tower Ltd., to encourage academic excellence, attract outstanding students, and to enhance the University's programs related to the environment. The scholarships are made annually to outstanding students entering Year One in each of the following areas: Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, and one of Environment, Resources and Sustainability, Geography and Environmental Management, or Planning in the Faculty of Environment. Eligibility & selection criteria: academic performance Admission Information Form (AIF) may also be considered online video interview (Engineering students only)

Who can applay

All international, Canada

James Downey Entrance Scholarship in Arts

Value of scholarship

Valued at up to CAN $1,500, is awarded annually

How to applay

No application required.

Requierments

Award description: A scholarship, valued at up to CAN $1,500, is awarded annually to an outstanding student entering first-year studies in the Faculty of Arts who shows an interest in pursuing a degree in English. Eligibility & selection criteria: academic performance Admission Information Form (AIF) may also be considered selected 'English' as a subject of major interest on your OUAC application

About

The University of Waterloo started operations in 1957 at the height of the Cold War. The University was among the first in the world to offer students access to powerful computers of that era. This streak of adventure and innovation continues to date and the University of Waterloo offers exciting and innovative programs to its students. Great facilities, active student clubs, outstanding research opportunities and affordable fees make Waterloo a great place to study. New academic partnerships with leading universities around the world herald exciting times for students.

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