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]]> Vision Research /gradstudies/academiccalendar/2025-2026/vision-research/ Thu, 26 Jun 2025 16:02:50 +0000 /gradstudies/academiccalendar/2025-2026/?p=3212
LocationEmail AddressProgram Website
Centre for Vision Research, 009B Lassonde Building
cvr@yorku.cayorku.ca/cvr/training-opportunities/collaborative-specialization/

Offered in conjunction with the Centre for Vision Research, the Collaborative Graduate Specialization in Vision Research prepares students from multiple graduate programs (Biology, Electrical Engineering & Computer Science, Digital Media, Kinesiology & Health Science, Philosophy, Physics & Astronomy, and Psychology) for interdisciplinary and translational research in human, animal, or computer vision. Students learn the computational and biological basis of seeing and how it helps to act successfully in the world. Students learn from vision researchers using a broad range of experimental and theoretical approaches which prepare them for careers in academic, industrial, or public sector settings in vision research and related fields.

Students are introduced to translational approaches to moving vision research results from the lab to application in the clinic, community, or industry.

Admission Requirements

Students pursuing thesis and dissertation based graduate degrees in the Graduate Programs in Biology, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Digital Media, Interdisciplinary Studies, Kinesiology, Philosophy, Physics and Astronomy, and Psychology may apply for the Collaborative Graduate Specialization in Vision Research. Students must undertake thesis research supervised by a member of the Centre for Vision Research (CVR). With permission of the specialization coordinator, students under the supervision of another member of the graduate faculty may enroll in the specialization if a member of the CVR serves on their supervisory committee. In either case the CVR member (referred to as the specialization faculty advisor) must confirm that the thesis topic meets the requirements of the specialization (see program requirements).

Specialization Requirements

In addition to the requirements of their home graduate program, students seeking the Collaborative Graduate Specialization in Vision Research must successfully complete the following requirements:

  • VIS 6001 0.0: Seminar in Vision Research
  • A research thesis or dissertation in vision research (broadly defined including visual neuroscience, visual psychophysics, visually guided motor action, visualization, visual cognition, computer vision, image processing, visual human factors, and clinical vision science).
  • Experiential Breadth Requirement: Students must demonstrate engagement in academic and scholarly activities in vision research at York. Given the broad interdisciplinary background of students this requirement is met by at least one major activity such as a leadership role at the summer school, industry practicum or internship, or project in another vision-related laboratory.
]]> Advanced Management /gradstudies/academiccalendar/2025-2026/advanced-management/ Fri, 23 Aug 2024 15:51:32 +0000 /gradstudies-academiccalendar-2025-2026/?p=2953

LocationEmail AddressProgram Website
Schulich School of Businessinfo@schulich.yorku.ca

The Advanced Management Diploma (AMD) is a two-term (18-credit) concurrent graduate diploma open to students who are enrolled in any Schulich master’s degree who want to deepen their management education by completing a high quality experiential education opportunity (a 6-credit graduate placement.)

AMD is open to open to students concurrently enrolled in any of the following Schulich professional master’s programs: Master of Business Administration, Master of Accounting, Master of Finance, Master of Management, Master of Marketing, Master of Real Estate and Infrastructure, Master of Health Industry Administration, Master of Business Analytics, Master of Management in Artificial Intelligence, or the Master of Supply Chain Management.

Admission Requirements

Students are required to be in good academic standing in the Schulich professional master’s degree program in which they are enrolled.

Diploma Requirements

To earn the AMD diploma, students must complete:

  • 9.00 credits of courses in the Schulich master degree in which the student is registered.
  • MGMT 6350 3.00 Case Analysis and Presentation Skills or MGMT 6300 3.00 Professional Development for Managers or 3.00 credit degree core course approved by the degree program director.
  • MGMT 5300 6.00 Mandatory Experiential Learning Course (the graduate placement)

]]> Biotechnology /gradstudies/academiccalendar/2025-2026/biotechnology/ Tue, 30 Jul 2024 14:36:15 +0000 /gradstudies-academiccalendar-2025-2026/?p=2711
LocationEmail AddressProgram Website
1 University Boulevard, Markham, ONbiot-mkm@yorku.cayorku.ca/gradstudies/biotech-diploma/

The Graduate Diploma in Biotechnology is a stand-alone, direct-entry 8-month graduate diploma designed for students who hold a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology, Biological Sciences, Biotechnology, Life Science, or related discipline, and have little/no work experience in Biotechnology. The degree will provide students with theoretical and practical training in Biotechnology to enhance their competitiveness and employability in Biotechnology related sectors.

In particular, the program will:

  • Develop a solid understanding in the latest biotechnology theories, discoveries, and laboratory techniques.
  • Build knowledge in pharmaceuticals, standard operating procedures, packaging and labeling, good manufacturing practices, and clinical research.
  • Build knowledge in scientific data analysis, writing and communication and biotechnology ethical practices.
  • Develop the ability to work effectively with others and to communicate scientific and concepts to a variety of target audiences.
  • Develop understanding of the evolving ethical obligations and responsibilities in running Biotechnology organizations.

Admission Requirements

The minimum admission requirements are as follows:

  • An undergraduate degree in any area of biology, biological science, biochemistry, chemistry, life sciences or related field from a recognized post-secondary institution with a B+ average in the last two years (or equivalent) of academic work. Undergraduate degrees must include at least one course in statistics at the second-year level or above, as well as three courses in molecular biology, cell biology, biochemistry, genetics or equivalent at the second-year level or above.
  • Work experience is not required, but internships or prior work experience is encouraged.
  • Alternate admission requirement: Graduates with other Science degrees or 3-year degrees may be admitted as well with at least one year of post-graduation work experience in a sector relevant to the program.
  • Proof of English language proficiency if prior studies were not completed in English: a minimum TOEFL score of 577 (paper-based), or 90-91 (internet-based); and a minimum IELTS score of 7 (Academic Module).
  • Two letters of recommendation. Letters can be from previous professors, employers, or other persons with whom the applicant has had interactions and who can attest to their professional and/or academic qualifications. It is recommended that one of these letters should be from a professor if you graduated in the last 3 years.
  • A supplementary application form with a statement of interest providing evidence of commitment to advanced work in the biotechnology sector. The statement should include a discussion of the applicant's background, interests, skills, and career goals.
  • and an up-to-date résumé or CV.

Students are expected to remain in good academic standing as per Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS) guidelines to remain in the program. FGS guidelines on academic standing are available at: yorku.ca/gradstudies/students/current-students/regulations/graduate-courses-and-grading/.

Diploma Requirements

The Graduate Diploma in Biotechnology is a full-time, course-based graduate diploma program comprised of 15 academic credits, delivered through 5 required 3.0-credit courses. Coursework emphasizes both theoretical foundations and practical applications in biotechnology, including laboratory methodologies and industry-relevant skills. The program requires students to complete all 15 credits in good standing in accordance with the Faculty of Graduate Studies’ minimum grade requirements.

At this point, part-time completion is not being offered, and the full-time format will take 2 semesters over a period of 8 months.

Students enrolled in the graduate diploma will complete the same course requirements as students in the Graduate Program in Biotechnology Management program, as the five diploma courses also constitute one component of the 36-credit Graduate Program in Biotechnology Management curriculum. All courses are delivered in an integrated classroom environment shared with Graduate Program in Biotechnology Management students.

]]> Biotechnology Management /gradstudies/academiccalendar/2025-2026/biotechnology-management/ Tue, 30 Jul 2024 12:59:32 +0000 /gradstudies-academiccalendar-2025-2026/?p=2684
LocationEmail AddressProgram Website
1 University Boulevard, Markham, ONbiot-mkm@yorku.cayorku.ca/gradstudies/biotech-mgmt/

The Master's in Biotechnology Management is a stand-alone, course-based, direct-entry 20-month professional graduate program designed for students who hold a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology, Biological Sciences, Biotechnology, Life Science, or related discipline, and have little/no work experience in Biotechnology. The degree will provide students with theoretical and practical training in Biotechnology and a graduate diploma in Management to enhance their competitiveness and employability in Biotechnology related sectors. Students would be awarded two credentials upon completion of the program requirements: A Master's in Biotechnology Management together with a Graduate Diploma in Management.

In particular, the program will:

  • Develop a solid understanding in the latest biotechnology theories, discoveries, and laboratory techniques.
  • Build knowledge in pharmaceuticals, standard operating procedures, packaging and labeling, good manufacturing practices, and clinical research.
  • Develop competencies in the major fields of management and how to advance organizational goals.
  • Build knowledge in scientific data analysis, writing and communication and biotechnology ethical practices.
  • Develop the ability to work effectively with others and to communicate scientific and management concepts to a variety of target audiences.
  • Develop understanding of the evolving ethical obligations and responsibilities in running Biotechnology organizations.
  • Gain practical hands-on experience in biotechnology through two industry paid internships, and an interdisciplinary capstone project.
  • Prime students to start contributing and adding value to a Biotechnology organization within six months after hiring.

The Master in Biotechnology Management combines theoretical knowledge with practical application. The program is highly experiential, integrating two paid internships in Terms 3-5, and culminating with an interdisciplinary capstone experience that integrates the Biotechnology and Management components of the degree.

Admission Requirements

The minimum admission requirements are as follows:

  • An undergraduate degree in any area of biology, biological science, biochemistry, chemistry, life sciences or related field from a recognized post-secondary institution with a B+ average in the last two years (or equivalent) of academic work. Undergraduate degrees must include at least one course in statistics at the second-year level or above, as well as three courses in molecular biology, cell biology, biochemistry, genetics or equivalent at the second-year level or above.
  • Work experience is not required, but internships or prior work experience is encouraged.
  • Alternate admission requirement: Graduates with other Science degrees or 3-year degrees may be admitted as well with at least one year of post graduation work experience in a sector relevant to the program.
  • Proof of English language proficiency if prior studies were not completed in English: a minimum TOEFL score of 577 (paper-based), or 90-91 (internet-based); and a minimum IELTS score of 7 (Academic Module).
  • Two letters of recommendation. Letters can be from previous professors, employers, or other persons with whom the applicant has had interactions and who can attest to their professional and/or academic qualifications. It is recommended that one of these letters should be from a professor if you graduated in the last 3 years.
  • A supplementary application form with a statement of interest providing evidence of commitment to advanced work in the biotechnology sector. The statement should include a discussion of the applicant's background, interests, skills, and career goals.
  • And an up-to-date résumé or CV.

Degree Requirements

Candidates for the Master s in Biotechnology Management must successfully complete the following requirements:

  • 14 required courses: 5 (3 credit) biotechnology-related courses, 8 (1.5 credit) management-related courses, and 1 (3 credit) integrative capstone course for a total of 30 credits. Students must successfully pass all courses in line with FGS degree requirements.
  • Program milestones: Two paid internships that satisfy a duration determined by the employer (total of 12 months and no less than 8 months). Students must receive a grade of "pass" on each internship from their Industry Supervisor/Faculty Liaison.

Program Entry

The Master's in Biotechnology Management can be completed on a full-time basis. Entry is fall term.

Program Length

The expected degree completion time for full- 5 terms. Students must register and pay fees for a minimum of the equivalent of 5 terms of full-time study. All requirements for a master's degree must be fulfilled within 12 terms (4 years) of registration as a full-time in accordance with the Faculty of Graduate Studies' registration policies.

Students are expected to remain in good academic standing as per Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS) guidelines to remain in the program. Students must also have passed courses that precede the internships with a minimum grade of C+ before becoming eligible for their paid internship.
FGS guidelines on academic standing are available at: yorku.ca/gradstudies/students/current-students/regulations/graduate-courses-and-grading/.

]]> Global Health /gradstudies/academiccalendar/2025-2026/global-health/ Wed, 03 Jul 2024 13:13:15 +0000 /gradstudies-academiccalendar-2025-2026/?p=2440
LocationEmail AddressProgram Website
Victor Phillip Dahdaleh Building, Room 5022, 4700 Keele Street, Toronto, ON M3J1P3sgh_phd@yorku.cayorku.ca/gradstudies/global-health/

The Graduate Program in Global Health offers courses and opportunities for research leading to the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Global Health. Graduate teaching and training cultivate critical and solutions-focused inquiry, enabling students to engage in interdisciplinary original research that is tailored to individual interests, centred around an Independent Learning Plan (ILP).

Core courses of the Program unite expertise across multiple disciplines in health, social sciences, biological sciences, and the humanities and the natural sciences, that are relevant for research and practice in global health, in areas such as but not limited to public policy, health policy, law, human rights, humanitarianism, planetary health, governance, security, systems thinking, complex evaluation, and quantitative and qualitative methods. Elective courses may be taken outside the Program based on students’ ILP.

Student supervision is provided through interdisciplinary committees comprised of Graduate Program Faculty Members with primary appointments at the School of Global Health, other Faculties and Departments at 첥Ƶ and, where applicable, other institutions. Students also have opportunities to engage with such as the Dahdaleh Institute for Global Health Research, Global Strategy Lab, and Global & Environmental Health Lab, and Faculty Members’ extensive global networks, to build expertise and partnerships, and receive training in Canada and internationally.

Intra- and inter-institutional cotutelles or joint degrees can be supported on a case-by-case basis. Inquiries should be directed to sgh_phd@yorku.ca and ideally, prior to application.

Admission Requirements

PhD

  • Master’s degree or Professional degree, minimum A- average, and
  • Demonstrable evidence of capacity to undertake research at the doctoral level, and
  • Demonstrable experience (minimum 3 years) working or studying in a context relevant to global health.

Students whose first language is not English must have a minimum TOEFL score of 600 or equivalent. For further information regarding English Language Proficiency requirements please visit the .

Applications are open from October 15 to December 15 for admission to the subsequent Fall term. Applicants who meet the admission criteria are required to submit transcripts from all universities attended, two letters of reference, a statement of interest, writing sample, curriculum vitae, and a supplementary information form. They are encouraged to contact Faculty Members for their research interests and availability for supervision prior to submitting an application. Supervisor-supported applications, that is where a Faculty Member confirms willingness to supervise as explicated in the application package (e.g., through a letter or refence or notation within the statement of interest) are encouraged for all applicants. Supervisor-supported applications are mandatory for international applicants.

We welcome applicants from health and non-health backgrounds, who have experience working or studying in global contexts, and meet the admission requirements, to apply. For detailed information on the application requirements, visit the Global Health PhD Program Website.

Degree Requirements

PhD

Students are required to achieve the following to earn a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Global Health, under the guidance of a supervisory committee:

  1. Independent Learning Plan (Year 1);
  2. Courses
    • GH 6000 6.0 (Year 1),
    • GH 6100 6.0 (Years 1-3),
    • Electives, (Years 1-2, optional);
  3. Comprehensive exam, including dissertation proposal (Year 2); and
  4. Doctoral research culminating in dissertation product/s that demonstrate independence, originality, and an advanced understanding of the interdisciplinary field of global health, in accordance with the (Years 3-4).

Additional information and guidance on degree requirements are detailed in the PhD in Global Health Handbook.

Students are required to complete their degree requirements under the guidance of a supervisory committee comprising of a primary supervisor and minimum two committee members. Students are matched to a primary supervisor by the Graduate Program in Global Health at the point of admission to the Program, and latest by the first term of the first year of full-time study. They are supported in identifying minimum one committee member by the end of the first year of full-time study (i.e., at the time of their final ILP submission), and minimum two committee members by the end of the second year of full-time study (i.e., at the time of their comprehensive examination). Additional committee members may be invited. The supervisory committee, comprising minimum three members must be confirmed by the sixth term of the Program.

Additional information and guidance on the supervisory committee and doctoral supervision are detailed in the Faculty of Graduate Studies: Graduate Supervision Website and PhD in Global Health Handbook.

Students are required to complete an Independent Learning Plan (ILP) in consultation with their supervisor and, where formed, supervisory committee. The ILP is individualized, and outlines the strategies and resources needed to gain the interdisciplinary knowledge, skillsets, and expertise to fulfill doctoral research requirements and dissertation product/s.

Components of an ILP:

  • Summary of the global health issue to be addressed
  • Strategies to acquire the needed skills and content, including elective courses and/or trainings that would ensure the breadth and depth of knowledge needed for doctoral research, with a rationale for each strategy
  • Draft research objectives and/or questions 
  • Theories to explore to guide research processes, including analysis
  • Methodologic approach
  • Plans for manuscripts or relevant other outputs
  • Student learning objectives and timeline
  • Supervisory committee members, including a confirmed primary supervisor and minimum one confirmed committee member, with plans for up to additional committee members

The ILP is developed in close consultation with the primary supervisor, and once identified, other committee members. A preliminary ILP is due to the primary supervisor in the first term, a refined ILP by the second term, and a final ILP by the third term of the first year of full-time study. The final ILP must be approved by the primary supervisor and identified members of the supervisory committee, and submitted to the Graduate Program in Global Health Office by the end of Year 1. In the event of failure to satisfactorily develop an ILP within the first three terms of the Program, and progress in the ILP over the course of the PhD, the student will normally be required to withdraw from the Program. The ILP may be amended in exceptional circumstances with the supervisory committee’s approval. Amended ILPs must be submitted to the Graduate Program in Global Health Office.  

Students are required to complete two core courses in Year 1. Additional elective courses may be taken based on the ILP. The schedule for all courses is available on the .

Required courses

1. GH 6000: Fostering Transformative Change in Global Health

GH 6000 is an intensive in-person course taught over three week-long modules in Year 1 to develop students’ skills and capacity for critical and transformative problem-solving. Modules follow a unique schedule that supports students with concurrent enrolment in elective courses. The course is evaluated on a pass/fail basis.

2. GH 6100: Critical Perspectives in Global Health Seminar

GH 6100 is a seminar course focussing on interdisciplinary approaches and scientific and technical innovations in Planetary Health, Humanitarianism Global Health, and related topics. Seminars are held over the Fall and Winter terms. The course is most intense in Year 1 (GH 6100) when students are required to meet every two weeks in-person. Additional meetings may also be scheduled as per the course schedule. In Year 2 (GH 6110) and Year 3 (GH 6120), students have to the option to meet in-person or on-line. In all years, the course is evaluated on a pass/fail basis.

In the event of failure to satisfactorily complete GH 6000 or GH 6100 within the first two terms of the Program, and to maintain participation in GH 6100 in the second and third years of the Program, the student will normally be required to withdraw from the Program.

Elective courses

Elective course decisions are based on students’ ILP. Electives may include courses required to develop substantive knowledge or methodological skills to undertake doctoral research, or core courses required of a cotutelle arrangement. Students are encouraged to explore courses available within other Faculties and Departments at 첥Ƶ (or external institutions, where applicable), consult with their supervisory committee, and complete electives in Year 1 or 2.

A sample of potentially relevant courses is listed ahead. Their annual availability and formats vary. Students should seek timely support from the Graduate Program Office to secure enrollment in elective courses.

TopicSuggested courses
Quantitative analysis   SOCI 6112 3.0 Quantitative Analysis  
KAHS 6020 3.0 Multivariate Analysis and Design 
ECON 5025 3.0 Applied Econometrics 
Qualitative methods  SOCI 6060 3.00 Qualitative Methods of Research  
HLTH 5060 3.00 Qualitative Methods for Health Studies
KAHS 6030 3.0 Qualitative Research Methods  
Visual methodsANTH 2130 6.00 Anthropology Through the Visual: Images of Resistance/Irresistible Images 
PRWR 4800 3.00 Advanced Workshop 1 Visual Information and Document Design 
FILM 6254 3.00  Critical Visualization as Media Practice: Connecting Data to Social Practice 
Feminist approaches  EU/ENVS 5106 3.00 Critical Perspectives on Race, Gender and Environment 
GFWS 6008 3.0 Feminist Research Methodologies and Methods 
GFWS 6225 3.0 Feminism in Black Africa 
Indigenous health  ENVS 6152 3.0 Reshaping research with Indigenous Peoples 
POLS 6145 3.0 Indigenous Politics: Decolonization or “Development”?   
Equity and intersectionalityANTH 5135 3.0 Globalization and Cultural Identities 
SOWK 5030 3.0 Oppression and Intersectionality 
Global governance and political theoryENVS 6173 3.0 Planning and Politics  
GS POLS 6410 6.0 The 첥Ƶ of Comparative Politics 
SPTH 6104 6.00 Social and Political Thought: Theories, Approaches, and Methods 
Global health emergencies  DEMS 5082 3.0 Disaster and Emergency Management: Medical and Public Health Issues for Non-medical personnel 
DEMS 6073 Public Capacities for Disaster Management (Public Policy, Governance & International Response) 
ANTH 5225 3.0 Global Health 
Global health treaties  GS LAW 3.0 6610 Legal Research 
HIST 5590 3.0 Transnational and Global Histories  
GS/SLST 6005 3.0 Advanced Research Strategies in Socio-Legal Methods 
 Environmental StudiesEU/ENVS 5055A 3.0 Climate Justice
EU/ENVS 6275A. 3.0 International Political Economy and Ecology Summer School

Elective trainings

Students are encouraged to consult with their supervisory committee to gain access to additional trainings, certifications, and/or professional development opportunities within and outside of 첥Ƶ, based on their ILP.

Students are required to satisfactorily pass a comprehensive examination before advancing as candidates. The objective of the examination is to determine whether:

  • The student’s proposed research is suitable for doctoral research;
  • The student has demonstrated aptitude for conducting the proposed research by means of adequate progress and productivity in their ILP; and
  • The student has adequate background and intellectual ability to pursue independent research in the interdisciplinary field of global health.

The 2-3 hour examination is based on an oral presentation to a comprehensive examining committee; quality of responses to examiner questions; and a written submission. The written submission is due minimum 3 weeks prior to the oral presentation and comprises of 1) a comprehensive and critical literature review of the doctoral research topic–developed in the form of a near-complete or submitted manuscript; and 2) a research proposal articulating the questions, theory and methodologic approach including ethics oversight, where applicable, that will guide the doctoral research–developed in the form of a near-complete or submitted grant application. The student is expected to consult with their supervisory committee in preparatory stages of the examination.

The comprehensive examining committee includes the supervisory committee, an internal examiner, and an external examiner. (At the time of preparation for the comprehensive examination, the student is expected to have secured a supervisory committee, including a primary supervisor and minimum two committee members.) A chair will be appointed from the supervisory committee and/or internal examiner. The Graduate Program Director may attend, and the Graduate Program Assistant may be requested to lend administrative support. A comprehensive examination report, confirming the student’s successful passage of the examination and the final approved written submission, must be submitted to the Graduate Program in Global Health Office by the end of the second year of full-time study. In the event of failure to complete the comprehensive examination in the first six terms of the Program, the student will normally be required to withdraw from the Program.

Candidates must prepare and submit a doctoral dissertation product based on original research carried out under the supervision and guidance of a supervisory committee. The research should demonstrate the candidate’s independence, originality, and understanding of the area of investigation at an advanced level. Acceptable dissertation product formats are monograph, manuscript-based, and complex electronic and multimodal, and may follow upon the disciplinary norms in which the student’s doctoral research is rooted. All formats must contain a written component, though additional components may take on different formats in accordance with the .

The doctoral dissertation product/s must be submitted to the Graduate Program in Global Health Office, followed by an oral defense to a doctoral dissertation examining committee that centres on the dissertation and matters related to it. The doctoral dissertation examining committee includes the supervisory committee, an internal examiner, an external examiner, and a chair. The external examiner must be at arm’s length of the dissertation and have not been involved in prior student assessments such as the comprehensive examination. The Graduate Program Director, other Faculty Members, and graduate students may attend. The Graduate Program Assistant may be requested to lend administrative support. By the time of the dissertation defence, there is the strong expectation that students will have led 1-2 substantial outputs stemming from their doctoral research that have been peer-reviewed or are available for peer-review, such as publications, book chapters, technical reports, or multi/media exhibits. A doctoral dissertation examination report, confirming the doctoral dissertation examining committee’s approval of the dissertation product/s, and the final approved doctoral dissertation product/s must be submitted to the Graduate Program in Global Health Office. Students are expected to complete their doctoral dissertation by the end of the fourth year of full-time study, and in exceptional situations by the fifth year.

The PhD is to be completed on a full-time basis. Entry is Fall term. A change to enrollment status including leave of absence must be petitioned with Graduate Academic Petitions.

Normal degree completion time for full-time PhD students is 12 terms (4 years). Students must register and pay fees for a minimum of the equivalent of six terms of full-time registration.

All requirements for the doctoral degree must be fulfilled within 18 terms (6 years) of registration as a full-time or part-time doctoral student in accordance with Faculty of Graduate Studies’ registration policies.

Students are required to present an annual Progress Report to their supervisory committee, detailing their progression in the PhD and successful completion of degree requirements (i.e., Program milestones such as the ILP and comprehensive examination). The approved Progress Report must be submitted to the Graduate Program in Global Health Office by May 31 in each year of enrollment in the Program. 

]]> Health Industry Administration /gradstudies/academiccalendar/2025-2026/health-industry-administration/ Tue, 26 Sep 2023 18:14:35 +0000 /gradstudies-academiccalendar-2024-2025/?p=2292
LocationEmail AddressProgram Website
W263, Seymour Schulich Buildingadmissions@schulich.yorku.ca

A specialized professional degree to develop managers, leaders and innovators who can tackle today's healthcare challenges.

The 12-month Master of Health Industry Administration is a highly specialized 34.5-credit full-time program designed with industry input to provide in-depth knowledge and skills necessary to navigate and manage in a highly complex and competitive field. Graduates have gone to work for business, government, and not-for-profit organizations.

The Canadian healthcare system, along with others around the world, requires major transformational changes to adapt to limited financial resources, an aging population, and the emergence and adoption of new delivery models and technologies, including artificial intelligence, business analytics, and virtual care.

The Graduate Program in Health Industry Administration combines the Schulich School of. Business’ strengths of leading-edge management education with specialized expertise in the field of healthcare administration. Building on Schulich’s existing  and graduate diploma, along with a diverse alumni pool and wide range of sector partners, this highly applied professional program integrates leadership development with a focus on strategic thinking, systems design, healthcare quality, and value-creation.

The graduate program’s curriculum is designed by faculty within Schulich’s , a holistic initiative designed to promote thought leadership in the field of health and management through education, applied research, and industry collaboration.

The program offers several prestigious scholarships: the Robert Krembil Scholarship of Merit (worth approximately $60,000), which will go to one Graduate Program in Health Industry Administration student each year; the Dr. L. O. Bradley Leadership Entrance Award awarded to two students each year, and the Benoît Lauzé Scholarship of Excellence awarded to one student each year.

Admission Requirements

The general admission requirements for the MHIA are listed below. Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission, as space in each program is limited. A holistic approach is taken during the application review process and all components of the application are thoroughly reviewed.

  1. An undergraduate degree from a recognized post-secondary institution, with a minimum B+ average in the last two full years (or equivalent) of academic work.
  2. Work Experience is not required, but considered for admission.
    • One year of full-time, post-graduate work experience is required for applicants holding 3-year degrees.
  3. Completion of the online application which requires:
    1. Essays (2 written, 1 timed written, 2 video)
    2. An up-to-date resume
    3. Two references (at least one academic reference is recommended)
    4. Unofficial copies of transcripts from all previously attended post-secondary institutions**Official copies of transcripts will be required if an applicant receives an offer to the program.
      Applicants are NOT required to take the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) or the Graduate Record Examination (GRE). 
  4. Proof of English language proficiency if studies were not completed in English.

Degree Requirements

The Graduate Program in Health Industry Administration is comprised of 34.5 credits of core and elective courses.

Students are eligible for graduation upon their successful completion of 34.5 credits.

Term 1󲹱
Health Industry Administration 5000 1.5: Workshop on Overview of Canadian Healthcare Industry
Health Industry Administration 5130 1.5: Preventive Healthcare
Accounting 5200 3.0: Financial Decisions for Managers
Marketing 5201 3.0: Marketing Management for Healthcare 
Science & Technology Management 5210 3.0: Design and Management of Organizational Processes

Term 2¾Գٱ
Health Industry Administration 5500 1.5: Workshop on Leadership & Strategy in Canadian Healthcare
Health Industry Administration 5140 1.5: Digital Health
Operations Management & Information Systems 5150 1.5: Analytics And Modelling For Healthcare 
Health Industry Administration 6120 3.0: Leadership & Healthcare Strategy
Health Industry Administration 6150 3.0: Economics Of Healthcare
Health Industry Administration 6160 1.5: Quality & Value In Healthcare

Term 3ܳ
Health Industry Administration 6000 1.5: Workshop on Healthcare Systems and Public Policy
Health Industry Administration 6170 1.5: Performance Indicators in Healthcare 
Health Industry Administration 6180 3.0: Entrepreneurship And Innovation in Healthcare
Health Industry Administration 6200 1.5: Public Policy for Healthcare
Health Industry Administration 6100 3.0: Strategy Consulting 첥Ƶ in Healthcare

If the student has taken a university-level accounting course and earned a grade of B+ or higher, they may replace the Accounting 5200 3.0 course with other 3 credit electives.

In addition to the curriculum requirements, the Graduate Program in Health Industry Administration is preceded by satisfactory completion of online course modules in Accounting, Finance and Statistics by AnyPrep.com. A Schulich-specific access code and instruction will be sent to admitted, confirmed students before they begin their first academic term. All other requirements are identical to those of Schulich’s other master’s programs.

The Graduate Program in Health Industry Administration can be completed in 12 months on a full-time. Entry is Fall term.

The Graduate Program in Health Industry Administration is a three-term program on a full-time basis.

]]> Business Administration in Technology Leadership /gradstudies/academiccalendar/2025-2026/business-administration-in-technology-leadership/ Tue, 26 Sep 2023 18:12:03 +0000 /gradstudies-academiccalendar-2024-2025/?p=2289
LocationEmail AddressProgram Website
W263, Seymour Schulich Buildingadmissions@schulich.yorku.ca

Discover the MBA program designed for tech leaders of the future.

With a constantly refreshed curriculum and a focus on real-world, experiential learning, the Schulich Tech MBA prepares the next generation of change-makers to win in an era where every company is a tech company.

This 16-month (4-term) full-time program includes guaranteed workplace internships, direct exposure to industry leaders in Toronto’s thriving tech scene, and career support. Students will tackle current technology challenges through case studies, simulations, guest lectures, and a capstone integrated field study project. The Tech MBA Advisory Council guides the curriculum’s continuous innovation, reflecting market challenges and opportunities.

The Tech MBA curriculum includes 37.5 credits of core courses designed to equip students with a common set of capabilities necessary for effective management in the tech sectors.

In addition to foundational core courses, students have the opportunity to complete 6.00 credits of electives, allowing for deeper exploration in a particular area of interest.

In term 3, students will participate in a Venture Studio project where they will learn leading product design, management strategies, and frameworks for high-growth potential technology firms. Students will explore how those strategies and frameworks connect directly to the investments placed by Venture Investors seeking to scale tech firms.

Term 4 includes a Mandatory Graduate Placement. Through the placement experience, students will build upon, practice, and reflect on key learnings and build relevant experiences for their career post-graduation. A minimum of 12 weeks, of full-time work is required to complete this Graduate Placement.

Students are eligible for graduation upon their successful completion of 49.5 credits.

Admission Requirements

The minimum admission requirements are as follows:

  • An undergraduate degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with a minimum B average in the last two full years (or equivalent) of academic work. Three-year cycle undergraduate degrees from institutions that meet the criteria set forth in the Bologna Declaration may be acceptable as the equivalent of an undergraduate honors degree.
  • 2 to 5 years of work experience in technology firms and/or in technology-enabled roles in non-technology firms is required.
  • Alternate admissions requirement: Graduates with other 3-year degrees may be admitted as well. All graduates with 3-year degrees must possess at least three years of post-graduation work experience in a sector relevant to the program.
  • Proof of English language proficiency if prior studies were not completed in English:
    • o TOEFL (iBT): 100 with a minimum component score of 23 or IELTS: 7.0 overall with a minimum component score of 6.5.
  • A supplementary application form that shows strong evidence of leadership ability.
  • Two letters of recommendation. It is recommended that one of these is from a professor.
  • A panel interview

Degree Requirements

The program will require students to complete 49.5 credits over four terms of full-time study. The curriculum comprises 15 courses (13 core and 2 electives) that range in credit value from 1.5 to 6.00. Term 1 = 15 credits; Term 2 = 13.5 credits; Term 3 = 12 credits; and Term 4 = 9 credits – for a total of 49.5 credits. All the 13 core courses are being newly designed. The 2 electives will be sourced from the existing pool of course offerings in the Master of Business Analytics and the Master of Management in Artificial Intelligence programs at Schulich.

The program outcomes will be achieved via a course-based and primarily in-person delivery format. The nature of the coursework varies, depending on the expected learning outcomes for each course. In-person lectures and learning activities will be complemented with synchronous and asynchronous virtual learning opportunities embedded within each course (e.g., live and/or recorded interactive lectures in the flipped classroom format, along with other learning activities that help develop an understanding of course concepts as well as promote teamwork and collaboration). Other learning activities include case analysis and discussion, teamwork exercises, guest speaker presentations, simulations, and outreach to external organizations.

The program makes an explicit commitment to experiential learning. This includes a commitment to devoting 30% of total time to experiential learning initiatives in each course, the development of sustained relationships with practitioners in the classroom, a mandatory workplace internship, and a project designed to add value to real-world clients involving the creation and implementation of a technological solution to a business problem.

]]> Global Metals & Minerals Management /gradstudies/academiccalendar/2025-2026/global-metals-and-minerals-management/ Mon, 25 Sep 2023 17:34:09 +0000 /gradstudies-academiccalendar-2024-2025/?p=2263
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G327 Rob and Cheryl McEwen Building for Graduate 첥Ƶ & Researchgmm@schulich.yorku.ca

Students in the Graduate Diploma in Global Metals and Minerals Management gain an in-depth understanding of management complexities and strategic opportunities that leaders face in the Global Metals and Minerals industry. This is accomplished through extensive interactions with industry leaders, as well as through attendance at industry events and conferences, strategy field studies at mining companies, and mine site visits.

Admission Requirements

For the concurrent Graduate Diploma in Metals & Minerals Management (type 2), the admissions requirements are the same as MBA admissions requirements plus the requirement to submit a current c.v. and a cover letter. The cover letter should outline the student’s interest in the metals and minerals industry and present sound reasoning on why the student should be admitted into the graduate type 2 diploma. Upon review of the application package, students meet with a Global Metals & Minerals Management faculty member for an interview.

Graduate diploma students and MBA specialization students are in the same classes. The graduate diploma ensures that all students bring a minimum knowledge in business-related areas with them, through the following admissions requirements:

Concurrent graduate diploma (type 2):

  • enrolled in MBA program
  • application package including c.v. and cover letter outlining interest in the metals and minerals industry as well as providing reasons why student should be admitted
  • interview with a Global Metals & Minerals Management faculty member

Stand-alone graduate diploma (type 3):

  • undergraduate degree

  • MBA or other business-focused Master’s degree

  • 5 to 10 years of full-time work experience

  • English language proficiency (IELTS or TOEFL)

    • OR

    For applicants with a master’s degree in non-business-related fields, 5 to 10 years of full-time work experience plus an additional 3 or more years of managerial, full-time work experience may be counted.

    OR

    For applicants without a Master’s degree, 3 or more years of full-time work experience plus an additional 7 or more years of managerial, full-time work experience may be counted.

    Exceptions may be made on an individual basis and may require an interview with a Global Metals & Minerals Management faculty member.

    Diploma Requirements

    The program is comprised of 16.5 credits in total and is designed to be completed within 12 months. Students complete between 1.5 to 12 credits per term which is a course load that allows students to complete all requirements within a one-year period; additionally, this is also attainable for students who are working part- or full-time while enrolled in the program.

    Students in the concurrent type 2 diploma, who are pursuing their MBA simultaneously, are able to accommodate MBA program requirements and Graduate Diploma in Global Metals & Minerals Management type 2 requirements. The first term of the graduate diploma requires students to take one 1.5-credit course, which can be taken as an elective within the first year, second term of the MBA program. During the second term of the graduate diploma, students are able to take the MBA 601 Strategy Field 첥Ƶ while also fulfilling the graduate diploma program requirements.

    Concurrent Graduate Diploma requirements (type 2)

    Term 1 Winter
    Global Metals & Minerals Management 5100 1.5: Metals & Minerals in the Global Economy* 

    Term 2 Fall
    Global Metals & Minerals Management 6100 3.0: Strategies for Wealth Creation in the Metals & Minerals Industry*
    Global Metals & Minerals Management 6200 3.0: Financing Mineral Development*
    Global Metals & Minerals Management 6300 3.0: Stakeholder Collaboration for Responsible Mineral Development & Use*
    Global Metals & Minerals Management 6400 3.0: Organizational Excellence in the Metals & Minerals Industry*

    Term 3 Winter
    Global Metals & Minerals Management 6500 3.0: Applying Strategy in Metals & Minerals

    Additional
    601 Strategy Field 첥Ƶ OR a 10-week internship in the Metals & Minerals or related industry. Upon approval, prior work experience and/or prior internships in the Metals & Minerals industry may be considered as a substitute for the 10-week internship requirement.

    Stand-alone Graduate Diploma requirements (type 3)

    Term 1 Winter

    Global Metals & Minerals Management 5100 1.5: Metals & Minerals in the Global Economy*  

    Term 2 Fall
    Global Metals & Minerals Management 6100 3.0: Strategies for Wealth Creation in the Metals & Minerals Industry*
    Global Metals & Minerals Management 6200 3.0: Financing Mineral Development*
    Global Metals & Minerals Management 6300 3.0: Stakeholder Collaboration for Responsible Mineral Development & Use*
    Global Metals & Minerals Management 6400 3.0: Organizational Excellence in the Metals & Minerals Industry*

    Term 3 Winter
    Global Metals & Minerals Management 6500 3.0: Applying Strategy in Metals & Minerals

    Additional
    10-week internship in the Metals & Minerals or related industry. Upon approval, prior work experience and/or prior internships in the Metals & Minerals industry may be considered as a substitute for the 10-week internship requirement.

    ]]>         Accounting Analytics /gradstudies/academiccalendar/2025-2026/accounting-analytics/ Mon, 25 Sep 2023 17:31:39 +0000 /gradstudies-academiccalendar-2024-2025/?p=2261
    LocationEmail AddressProgram Website
    Schulich School of Businessinfo@schulich.yorku.ca

    The six course, 15 credits, 2 terms/ online (WEBS) standalone part-time Graduate Diploma in Accounting Analytics graduate diploma program is the first of its kind in Eastern Canada, and is aimed at producing graduates who are well-versed, but not experts, in the interface between the broad areas of accounting (including, financial and managerial accounting, auditing, taxation, etc.), information technology, data analytics and data visualization.

    Admission Requirements

    The admission requirements for being admitted into the Graduate Diploma in Accounting Analytics are as follows: 

    • A CV and cover letter outlining interest in the Graduate Diploma in Accounting Analytics and suitability for being admitted into the program 
    • A 3- or 4- year undergraduate degree recognized by 첥Ƶ, with a B- or better average 
    • An accounting major/specialization or designation 
    • Preferably, 2-4 years of experience in the accounting industry, exceptional candidates without the preferred work experience may also be considered 
    • 2 videos, 2 written essays, 1 timed written essay 
    • 2 academic/professional references 
    • Proof of study completed in English: 2 years minimum (must be full-time study) at an accredited university in a country (or institution) where English is the official language of instruction

    Since applicants will be required to have either an accounting major/specialization or accounting designation and also ideally possess 2-4 years of work experience, students will not be required to submit a graduate admission test score such as from the GMAT or GRE. Exceptions to the above requirements may be made on a case-by-case basis and which may require that the candidate be interviewed by the GDAA program director or designate/faculty member. 

    Diploma Requirements

    The program requires students to complete six courses totalling 15.0 credits (equivalent to five half-year courses in total) over 2 terms. Each term, students take courses worth a total of 7.50 credits (equivalent to 2.5 half-year courses). All courses are delivered online (WEBS). The program commences in the fall term and is completed in the winter term. The structure of the program and required course work is provided below:

    Term 1 Fall
    Accounting Analytics 5100 3.0: Operationalizing Accounting Analytics
    Accounting Analytics 5200 3.0: DBMS & Data Governance
    Accounting Analytics 5300 1.5: Introduction to Accounting Analytics Tools & Applications

    Term 2 Winter
    Accounting Analytics 5400 3.0: Modelling & Programming for Accounting Analytics
    Accounting Analytics 5500 3.0: Core Skills for Accounting Analytics
    Accounting Analytics 5600 1.5: Consulting Project

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