# Graduate Admissions

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# Programs of Study (Graduate)

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Graduate Program

### [Accounting](https://futurestudents.yorku.ca/graduate/programs/accounting)

**Master of Accounting (MAcc)**
delivered by
**Schulich School of Business**

A unique Master's program for graduates of liberal arts, science and business programs that is accredited by both the Chartered Professionals Accountants (CPA) of Ontario and the global Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA). With a focus on case-based integrated learning, graduates are prepared for the complex field of accounting by improving their ability to make effective decisions within legal, financial, regulatory and ethical frameworks. The MAcc is an academically rigorous and highly intensive full-time program.

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Graduate Diploma

### [Accounting (Professional Accounting)](https://futurestudents.yorku.ca/graduate/programs/diplomas/professional-accounting)

A program designed for students who want to get a head start in earning their Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation. Class sizes are capped at 25 students, and a variety of workshops and networking events help further prepare students for their professional career. The program offers three start times (fall, winter or summer) and can be completed on a full-time or part-time basis.

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Graduate Diploma

### [Accounting Analytics](https://futurestudents.yorku.ca/graduate/programs/diplomas/accounting-analytics-diploma)

Delivered by
**Schulich School of Business**

Schulich's Graduate Diploma in Accounting Analytics (GDAN) is a groundbreaking program in Canada designed to provide accounting professionals with a solid foundation in data analytics and visualization. This program covers the entire data management process—from data collection and governance to analysis, modeling, and effectively communicating insights. Students will gain the skills to analyze and approach data analytics challenges from a distinct accounting perspective. Throughout the program, they will address both current and emerging data-driven challenges in the accounting field.

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Graduate Program

### [Administration](https://futurestudents.yorku.ca/graduate/programs/administration)

**PhD**
delivered by
**Schulich School of Business**

Join leading scholars at the emerging frontiers of business. The Schulich PhD program offers an immersive, full-time journey from advanced coursework to original research and discovery. Through close collaboration with leading faculty, students develop their research from the outset, publish and present scholarly work, and progress through comprehensive exams, proposal defense, and dissertation. The program’s full-time structure fosters academic excellence, intellectual community, and strong funding support for emerging scholars.

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Graduate Diploma

### [Advanced Accounting](https://futurestudents.yorku.ca/graduate/programs/diplomas/advanced-accounting)

Delivered by
**Schulich School of Business**

Schulich’s Diploma in Advanced Accounting (DAAc) is accredited by CPA Ontario. The DAAc is designed to further students’ academic and intellectual abilities in all fields of professional accountancy. Graduates will be prepared to pursue their professional accounting certification and differentiate themselves from others in the field. The Diploma in Advanced Accounting is a concurrent program for Master of Accounting students and is offered on a full-time bases.

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Graduate Diploma

### [Advanced Hebrew & Jewish Studies](https://futurestudents.yorku.ca/graduate/programs/diplomas/advanced-hebrew-jewish-studies)

The Graduate Diploma is intended to give formal recognition to those students who undertake a concentrated research and study program in an area of Jewish Studies. Students engage in research focusing on Jewish education, culture, history as well as Israel and international relations. The Graduate Diploma will be earned concurrently with the master or doctoral degree program for which a student is registered.

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Graduate Diploma

### [Advanced Management](https://futurestudents.yorku.ca/graduate/programs/diplomas/advanced-management)

Delivered by
**Schulich School of Business**

The Advanced Management Diploma (AMD) is an 18-credit, two-term program for Schulich master's students seeking to enhance their management education through a 6-credit experiential placement. It's available to students in various professional master’s programs, including MBA, MAcc, MFin, MMgt, MMkt, MREI, MHIA, MBAN, MMAI, and MSCM.

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Graduate Program

### [Anthropology, Social](https://futurestudents.yorku.ca/graduate/programs/anthropology-social)

**MA, PhD**

York’s Anthropology program is recognized as Top 5 ranking in Canada and Top 100 in the world. The program emphasizes theoretical and practical research that combines conceptual sophistication, reflexivity and political engagement at various levels from the global to the regional and the local. Students find inspiration and opportunity to engage in ethnographic fieldwork (including digital) in places, communities and archives on topics of contemporary and historical relevance.

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Graduate Program

### [Art History & Visual Culture](https://futurestudents.yorku.ca/graduate/programs/art-history-and-visual-culture)

**MA, PhD**

The Graduate Program in Art History is designed to meet contemporary Canadian needs in the areas of art and architectural history, critical theory and writing, visual culture, and the gallery and museum field. The objective of the program is to prepare candidates for careers in art history and academia, as well as in publishing, curatorial practice, museology and arts administration. Part-time students, especially those with experience in the discipline, are encouraged to apply.

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Graduate Program

### [Artificial Intelligence Management](https://futurestudents.yorku.ca/graduate/programs/artificial-intelligence)

**Master of Management in Artificial Intelligence (MMAI)**
delivered by
**Schulich School of Business**

The 12-month full-time Master of Management in Artificial Intelligence is designed to meet the growing need for talented professionals with the skills and knowledge to develop, evaluate, refine and implement AI-related applications and technologies. The immersive curriculum offers a technical foundation in natural language processing, computational methods and modeling, paired with core business skills. Students will critically explore an evolving ethical landscape as they confront moral topics in AI, such as algorithmic bias and data privacy.

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Graduate Diploma

### [Arts, Media & Entertainment Management](https://futurestudents.yorku.ca/graduate/programs/diplomas/arts-and-media-administration)

Delivered by
**Schulich School of Business**

York's Graduate Diploma in Arts, Media and Entertainment Management is unique in Canada; at no other institution can a student obtain an MBA with a concentration in arts and media management. Courses focus on issues specific to the arts and cultural industries, such as regulation and policy, rights management, talent management and the impact of digital disruption. The Diploma is earned concurrently with the Master of Business Administration.

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Graduate Diploma

### [Asian Studies](https://futurestudents.yorku.ca/graduate/programs/diplomas/asian-studies)

The Graduate Diploma in Asian Studies is a one-of-a-kind program tailored specifically for students conducting their graduate research in Asia and Asian Diasporas. Given the program's emphasis on non-spatially contained definition of Asian studies, diaspora, identity and transnationalism among immigrant communities in Canada, students will acquire a broad knowledge of contemporary Asian research and issues.

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Graduate Program

### [Biology](https://futurestudents.yorku.ca/graduate/programs/biology)

**MSc, PhD**

As one of the largest Biology departments in Canada, we produce cutting-edge, hands-on research and advance the current frontiers of knowledge guided by award-winning and internationally recognized faculty. Both the MSc and PhD degrees are designed to give students in-depth knowledge of a specific area of current biology by offering three specializations: Cell & Molecular Biology; Animal & Plant Physiology; Ecology & Evolution.
For part-time study, contact the program directly.

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Graduate Diploma

### [Biotechnology](https://futurestudents.yorku.ca/graduate/programs/diplomas/biotechnology)

The Graduate Diploma in Biotechnology addresses an unfilled need in the Canadian Biotechnology Industry. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, enormous stress has been put on Canadian society, and the biotechnology industry has been leaned on heavily to bring forward high-value strategies and pharmaceutical options with many job openings remaining unfilled. The Graduate Diploma in Biotechnology is designed to increase the available pool of trained talent for the biotechnology industry and to strengthen the biotechnology ecosystem.

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Graduate Program

### [Biotechnology Management](https://futurestudents.yorku.ca/graduate/programs/biotechnology-management)

**Master of Biotechnology Management (MBM)**

This program is one of a kind in Canada as it offers students training in practical biotechnology theories, skills and practices, a graduate education in management, and two terms of paid work-placements. During the final year, students complete an interdisciplinary capstone course that combines biotechnology and management skills and knowledge. Students will graduate with two credentials — a Professional Master of Biotechnology Management and a Graduate Diploma in Management — and will be positioned to make immediate contributions to the growing Canadian biotechnology industry.

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Graduate Program

### [Business Administration](https://futurestudents.yorku.ca/graduate/programs/business-administration)

**Master of Business Administration (MBA), Part-time MBA, Accelerated MBA, MBA/Juris Doctor, MBA/MFA/MA, Kellogg-Schulich Executive MBA**
delivered by
**Schulich School of Business**

Ranked number one in Canada, the MBA program will equip students with the specialized knowledge and leadership skills to gain a competitive advantage in the field. The program offers real-world experiential learning that connects students with clients to work on real business problems and solutions. Explore an extensive selection of 18 areas of specialization in management functions, industry sectors and special business issues. The MBA curriculum is offered on a full-time, part-time and accelerated basis.

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Graduate Program

### [Business Administration in Technology Leadership](https://futurestudents.yorku.ca/graduate/programs/mba-in-tech-leadership)

**Master of Business Administration (MBA)**
delivered by
**Schulich School of Business**

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.

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Graduate Program

### [Business Analytics](https://futurestudents.yorku.ca/graduate/programs/business-analytics)

**Master of Business Analytics (MBAN)**
delivered by
**Schulich School of Business**

The first of its kind in Canada, Schulich’s Master of Business Analytics program gives students the tools and techniques to succeed at data-driven decision-making. This one-year, full-time program is designed to provide its graduates with the necessary expertise to become leaders in this evolving, high-demand field. All Schulich MBAN students are awarded the much-coveted SAS™ (Statistical Analysis Software) certification on completion of the program.

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Graduate Diploma

### [Business and the Environment](https://futurestudents.yorku.ca/graduate/programs/diplomas/business-and-the-environment)

The Business and the Environment Diploma is offered jointly by the Faculty of Environmental and Urban Change and the Erivan K. Haub Program at the Schulich School of Business. Students gain fundamental knowledge, critical thinking skills, hands-on experience and global perspective to become problem solvers, policymakers, planners and leaders. A highlight of this program includes a 12-week internship or placement in an organization or agency with a focus on business and the environment.

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Graduate Program

### [Chemistry](https://futurestudents.yorku.ca/graduate/programs/chemistry)

**MSc, PhD**

The Chemistry department at York university boasts state-of-the-art facilities and world class faculty. The program focuses on cutting-edge research in all of the traditional areas of analytical, biological, inorganic, organic, physical and theoretical chemistry with specialization available in atmospheric chemistry, mass spectrometry, biomolecular interactions and materials science. A part-time coursework program leading to an MSc degree is available.

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Graduate Program

### [Cinema & Media Studies](https://futurestudents.yorku.ca/graduate/programs/cinema-and-media-studies)

**MA (Cinema & Media Studies), PhD (Cinema & Media Studies)**

York University’s Graduate Program in Cinema and Media Studies is recognized internationally as one of Canada’s most innovative and dynamic film programs. Students are provided with a unique integration of cinema and media studies, hands-on skills, critical theory, and state-of-the-art production resources and pedagogy. The program offers three specializations: Cinema & Cultural Theory; National & Transnational Cinemas; Cinema & Technologies of the Image. Combined MA/MBA also available.

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Graduate Program

### [Civil Engineering](https://futurestudents.yorku.ca/graduate/programs/civil-engineering)

**Master of Applied Science (MASc), PhD**

The Graduate Program in Civil Engineering offers advanced training leading to Master of Applied Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees. The program covers three research theme areas: Sustainable Development; Designing for Climate Change; and Infrastructure and Resilience. Our curriculum gives you the flexibility to choose the direction and focus of your studies with a wide range of technical electives in structural, geotechnical, transportation, water resources, sanitary and environmental engineering.

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Graduate Program

### [Communication & Culture](https://futurestudents.yorku.ca/graduate/programs/communication-and-culture)

**MA, PhD**

Offered through a partnership between York and Toronto Metropolitan University, the program capitalizes on the facilities and resources shared by both universities. Students benefit from the real-world experience of professors in the fields of communications, the social sciences, humanities, media and fine arts. The program offers three flexible areas of study: Media and Culture, Politics and Policy and Technology in Practice. Unique in Ontario, this program combines academic and professional work.

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Graduate Diploma

### [Comparative Literature](https://futurestudents.yorku.ca/graduate/programs/diplomas/comparative-literature)

This challenging Graduate Diploma highlights the comparative, multilingual, cross-cultural nature of graduate training. Students take on projects that explain and critique western and non-western literary, cultural and artistic traditions in contexts that are both historical and contemporary. Faculty come from a wide range of disciplinary backgrounds, providing opportunities of doing specialized academic work in diverse fields. The Graduate Diploma is awarded concurrently with a Master or Doctoral degree.

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Graduate Program

### [Conference Interpreting](https://futurestudents.yorku.ca/graduate/programs/conference-interpreting)

**Master of Conference Interpreting (MCI)**

The Master of Conference Interpreting at Glendon is a graduate program that uses blended learning to prepare students to join a new generation of professionals. In this two-year intensive program, students learn how to listen to speeches, presentations, debates and other forms of spoken discourse in one language and relay them to an audience in another. The MCI has seven working languages: Arabic, English, French, Mandarin, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish.

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Graduate Diploma

### [Creative Writing](https://futurestudents.yorku.ca/graduate/programs/diplomas/creative-writing)

The Graduate Diploma in Creative Writing offers workshop-based courses in poetry, fiction, and nonfiction, open to graduate students from all disciplines. Students gain mentorship from faculty and professional writers, access to events like the Writer-in-Residence Program, and develop writing and critical reading skills in a supportive environment. The program fosters creative practices and intellectual growth.

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Graduate Program

### [Critical Disability Studies](https://futurestudents.yorku.ca/graduate/programs/critical-disability-studies)

**MA, PhD**

York’s PhD program in Critical Disability Studies remains the only one in Canada. Critical Disability Studies explores disability from critical perspectives in relation to social policy, equity, social justice, human rights as well as art-based, cultural and social movements in Canada and internationally. The MA program is offered full or part-time to students from a variety of backgrounds. The PhD is offered on a full-time basis only.

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Graduate Diploma

### [Culture, Communication & Leadership in Canadian Business](https://futurestudents.yorku.ca/graduate/programs/diplomas/culture-communication-leadership-in-canadian-business)

Delivered by
**Schulich School of Business**

The Graduate Diploma in Culture, Communication and Leadership in Canadian Business provides students with an opportunity for an in-depth appreciation of cultural differences, business practices and knowledge of conventions to effectively interact with organizations in the field. Graduates are recruited by leading local and global companies, providing a world of career possibilities in fields such as Business Development, Consulting, Finance, Marketing, Project Management and Technology Consulting.

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Graduate Diploma

### [Curatorial Studies in Visual Culture](https://futurestudents.yorku.ca/graduate/programs/diplomas/curatorial-studies-in-visual-culture)

The Graduate Diploma in Curatorial Studies in Visual Culture provides an enhanced learning experience for those who are interested in a curatorial career. The program is designed to meet contemporary Canadian needs in the areas of art and architectural history, art criticism and the gallery and museum fields. Students graduate with both the Master of Arts degree in Art History and the Graduate Diploma in Curatorial Studies in Visual Culture.

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Graduate Program

### [Dance](https://futurestudents.yorku.ca/graduate/programs/dance)

**MFA, MA**

Founded in the 1970s, York’s Dance program was the first in Canada to award graduate dance degrees. Students investigate experiences and theories through studio practice, seminars, field trips, research, productions and academic conferences. Graduates may be found working in a variety of fields including community, production, therapy, teaching, administrative and archival positions. Combined MA/MBA and MFA/MBA also available.

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Graduate Diploma

### [Democratic Administration](https://futurestudents.yorku.ca/graduate/programs/diplomas/democratic-administration)

This unique Graduate Diploma is aimed at fostering analytical and practical insights into how to help build more democratic and responsive institutions. Students are equipped with tools needed to elaborate and critically evaluate policies across a broad range of social and economic issues as well as explore alternative methods of policy formation and implementation. The program is geared to both new and returning students who aspire to leadership positions in popular sector institutions.

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Graduate Program

### [Design](https://futurestudents.yorku.ca/graduate/programs/design)

**MDes, MA**

Commencing in 2005, the Master of Design (MDes) at York University is the first graduate program in design in Ontario. Our degrees are practice-based and intellectually rigorous, investigating the cultural, social, cognitive and technological dimensions of visual communication design. We prepare graduates for careers as practicing designers, design researchers and educators by engaging students in critical practice, theory, and methodology.

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Graduate Program

### [Development Studies](https://futurestudents.yorku.ca/graduate/programs/development-studies)

**MA**

Our research-intensive MA is a uniquely focused but flexible graduate program, which combines theoretical-academic learning with practical research proficiencies and place-based knowledge about the Global South. Students are offered a full range of conceptual and methodological tools necessary for a deeper comprehension of the current issues and challenges of sustainable human development in a globalizing world. The MA is structured as a five-term program combining course work, fieldwork and internship/placement.

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Graduate Program

### [Digital Media](https://futurestudents.yorku.ca/graduate/programs/digital-media)

**MA, MSc, PhD**

The Graduate Program in Digital Media provides highly qualified students with the opportunity to do specialised hybrid research work in a program that uniquely combines computational science and artistic practices. Students will explore, develop and critically engage with broad range of digitally supported media, focusing on either the artistic or technological aspects of these studies.

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Graduate Program

### [Disaster & Emergency Management](https://futurestudents.yorku.ca/graduate/programs/disaster-and-emergency-management)

**MDEM, PhD**

York University offers leading graduate programs in Disaster & Emergency Management. Its Master's degree is the only such program offered in Ontario, and one of just two in Canada. It’s newly established Doctoral program is the first such program in the entire country. In this exciting and rapidly expanding field you will explore key concepts, methodologies and technologies used by emergency management professionals while honing your analytical, research and critical thinking skills. Our programs prepare you to synthesize large amounts of complex information and make sound decisions in challenging and often difficult circumstances.

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Graduate Diploma

### [Early Childhood Education](https://futurestudents.yorku.ca/graduate/programs/diplomas/early-childhood-education)

Delivered by
**Graduate Program in Education**

The Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education (ECE) gives formal recognition to those graduate students who have undertaken concentrated research and study concerning the education of young children (birth to age eight). Students who are enrolled in the Graduate Program in Education’s MEd or PhD can complete the program concurrently. Applicants can also take a stand-alone, part-time direct entry into the program. This diploma does not lead to ECE certification.

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Graduate Program

### [Earth & Space Science](https://futurestudents.yorku.ca/graduate/programs/earth-and-space-science)

**MSc, PhD**

Earth and Space Science was one of the founding graduate programs at the Lassonde School of Engineering and Centre for Research in Earth & Space Science (CRESS). The program is recognized internationally for the development of satellites and scientific instruments for space exploration and scientific analysis. Students in our program conduct ground-breaking research in the areas of atmospheric Science and Meteorology, Geomatics Science and Geomatics Engineering as well as Space Science and Space Engineering.

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Graduate Program

### [Economics](https://futurestudents.yorku.ca/graduate/programs/economics)

**MA, PhD**

The Graduate Program in Economics is ranked among the top programs in Canada. Students can take both applied courses associated with professional economic skills useful for work in the private or government sector, along with technical and theoretical courses for a career in academia. Specializations include: Econometrics; Industrial Organization; International Money & Finance; International Trade; Applied Economic Theory.

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Graduate Diploma

### [Education in Urban Environments](https://futurestudents.yorku.ca/graduate/programs/diplomas/education-urban-environments)

Delivered by
**Graduate Program in Education**

The Education in Urban Environments diploma provides enriched experiences for teachers to continue to develop their expertise and meet the ongoing challenges of education in a cosmopolitan city. Students who are enrolled in the Graduate Program in Education’s MEd or PhD can complete the program concurrently. Applicants can also take a stand-alone, part-time direct entry into the program.

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Graduate Program

### [Education: Language, Culture & Teaching](https://futurestudents.yorku.ca/graduate/programs/education-language-culture-and-teaching)

**MEd, PhD**
delivered by
**Graduate Program in Education**

The Graduate Program in Education: Language, Culture & Teaching is internationally known for its interdisciplinary approach to engaging the most pressing educational research, ideas and issues of our time. For over twenty-five years, the program has supported researchers, scholars and students to advance ground-breaking thinking, studies and policies in education. Our graduate students are leaders across the private and public education sectors and continue to make positive change in the field of education wherever they are.

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Graduate Program

### [Electrical Engineering & Computer Science](https://futurestudents.yorku.ca/graduate/programs/electrical-engineering-and-computer-science)

**MSc (Computer Science), MASc (Electrical and Computer Engineering), PhD (Electrical Engineering & Computer Science), PhD, Direct PhD Entry (Electrical Engineering & Computer Science)**

The only Graduate Program in Electrical Engineering & Computer Science in Canada offers exceptional programs and learning experiences to make a positive impact on the world and promote scholarship and discovery in a research-oriented environment. Our strengths include artificial intelligence, cyber security, big data, human-computer interaction and many others. The internship program gives students a combination of industrial and academic experience in a research-intensive environment. Competitive funding available to both domestic and international students.

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Graduate Program

### [English](https://futurestudents.yorku.ca/graduate/programs/english)

**MA, PhD**

Our faculty and courses represent a compelling range of theoretical, historical and critical approaches to literature across the historical sweep of English-language works in all genres from their very beginnings to today’s global spectrum of voices and expressive forms. Over the past three generations, our forward-thinking research and engaging teaching methodologies have helped shape literary scholarship across the world. Study with prize-winning graduate faculty in American, British, Canadian, Postcolonial, Diasporic and World Literatures.

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Graduate Program

### [Environmental Studies](https://futurestudents.yorku.ca/graduate/programs/environmental-studies)

**MES, PhD**

With a profound commitment to environmental and social justice, the Graduate Program in Environmental Studies contributes to solving some of the most pressing socio-environmental issues of our times. Both the Master's and Doctoral degrees are designed to teach and empower diverse thinkers through multi-disciplinary approaches and hands-on learning opportunities by engaging in an extensive array of environmental concerns, approaches and actions to make positive change.

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Graduate Diploma

### [Environmental/Sustainability Education](https://futurestudents.yorku.ca/graduate/programs/diplomas/environmental-sustainability-education)

Delivered by
**Graduate Program in Education**

**The Graduate Diploma in Environmental/Sustainability Education** is designed to provide opportunities for educators in schools, community organizations, cultural institutions and advocacy groups to develop expertise and to participate in research, theory and practice in the field of environmental and sustainability education. It is an opportunity for participants to focus their studies on the environmental implications of education and the role of education in sustainability in its broadest sense.

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Graduate Program

### [Études françaises](https://futurestudents.yorku.ca/graduate/programs/etudes-francaises)

**MA**

A unique interdisciplinary program featuring a double specialization in French Literature and French Linguistics and offering French only courses on both York campuses. Students will have the opportunity to research and study the language of France, French Canada and French communities across the world. Specializations include: Literary Theory & Fields; Women’s Literature; Descriptive & Theoretical Linguistics; Sociolinguistics; French Language Learning in a Canadian context.

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Graduate Program

### [Études francophones](https://futurestudents.yorku.ca/graduate/programs/etudes-francophones)

**PhD**

A program offered entirely in French, with special relevance for Ontario’s Francophone communities, offers innovative curricula and research opportunities featuring connexions with other disciplines such as translation, law, history, philosophy, sociology, psychology, cognitive science and public affairs. Students are encouraged to apply and challenge plural theoretical perspectives while acquiring in-depth insight into varieties of French and the literatures of the Francophone world.

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Graduate Diploma

### [European Studies](https://futurestudents.yorku.ca/graduate/programs/diplomas/european-studies)

The Canadian Centre for German and European Studies offers a special Graduate Diploma in European Studies that equips students to conduct innovative research and nurtures their professional advancement. Students will develop expertise in the interdisciplinary field of German and European Studies, exchange ideas with students and professors in the humanities, social sciences and professional faculties as well as receive mentorship in academic research and professional skills from leading scholars.

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Graduate Program

### [Film: Production and Screenwriting](https://futurestudents.yorku.ca/graduate/programs/film)

**MFA (Film)**

Canada’s only dedicated MFA program in Screenwriting trains students in all aspects of writing for the screen, including television and cinema. Award-winning filmmakers teach in the Production program, with access to extensive production facilities and state-of-the-art equipment. You’ll be closely connected to Toronto's vibrant film scene, with research centres like the Toronto International Film Festival Group Film Reference Library and production companies that provide opportunities and connections to help launch careers. Combined MFA/MBA available.

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Graduate Program

### [Finance](https://futurestudents.yorku.ca/graduate/programs/finance)

**Master of Finance (MF)**
delivered by
**Schulich School of Business**

The Schulich Master of Finance provides the intensive industry grounding and accelerated CFA pathway needed to launch a career in modern finance. Students will develop their understanding of corporate finance, risk management, private equity, compliance and more. The 12-month full-time program offers courses, which place a strong emphasis on real-world applications and context.

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Graduate Program

### [Financial Accountability](https://futurestudents.yorku.ca/graduate/programs/financial-accountability)

**Master of Financial Accountability (MFAc)**

Founded in 2009, The MFAc is the only program of its kind in the world, which consists of four dynamic and interrelated conceptual cornerstones: (1) Corporate Ethics; (2) Regulative Standards and Legislative Requirements; (3) Effective Information Systems; and (4) Transparency in Reporting (the program’s ultimate goal). Students are well equipped with the tools and knowledge required to deal innovatively with complex organizational, ethical, legislative and financial realities in their careers.

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Graduate Diploma

### [Financial Engineering](https://futurestudents.yorku.ca/graduate/programs/diplomas/financial-engineering)

Delivered by
**Schulich School of Business**

The Financial Engineering Program, established in 1998, is of interest to students with strong quantitative backgrounds in economics, mathematics, science, statistics, computer science and engineering. Through rigorous training in Mathematics coupled with specialized courses offered by the Schulich School of Business, the program opens doors to many exciting careers in the Financial Industry all over the world.

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Graduate Diploma

### [Foundations of Canadian Law](https://futurestudents.yorku.ca/graduate/programs/diplomas/foundations-of-canadian-law)

Delivered by
**Osgoode Hall Law School**

The Graduate Diploma in Foundations of Canadian Law is the only program of its kind in Canada. It is designed to provide a deep understanding of Canadian law in the key areas of public and private law. It covers foundational aspects of the Canadian legal landscape, including Canada’s legal history and structure; skills-focused topics, such as legal research and writing; and more specialized topics, through elective courses chosen by students. Students learn from expert faculty members and network with professionals across a variety of industries. The Graduate Diploma in Foundations of Canadian Law opens the doors to better career opportunities in the Canadian legal market and may set the stage for further graduate study.

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Graduate Program

### [Gender, Feminist & Women's Studies](https://futurestudents.yorku.ca/graduate/programs/womens-studies)

**MA, PhD**

Founded 1991, the Gender, Feminist and Women's Studies (GFWS) program is one of the largest Gender Studies programs in the world. One of our primary goals is to develop and apply a feminist analytical perspective to teaching and research on women and gender as they intersect with sexuality, race, ethnicity, class, ability and age. The program is interdisciplinary – drawing widely from the humanities, social sciences, environmental studies, fine arts, education and law.

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Graduate Diploma

### [General Interpreting](https://futurestudents.yorku.ca/graduate/programs/diplomas/general-interpreting)

The General Interpreting program is well suited to those who wish to interpret professionally in court and/or healthcare settings. The diploma is taught exclusively online, through real-time, interactive classes that are language specific. Students are taught by some of the best working interpreters from around the world, and graduates are ready to interpret using the technologies that are rapidly changing the profession.

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Graduate Program

### [Geography](https://futurestudents.yorku.ca/graduate/programs/geography)

**MA, MSc, PhD**

One of Canada’s leading programs in Geography offers students the chance to explore multiple ways of knowing the world based on social sciences, humanities and physical-biological sciences. The spirit of sustainability and social justice animates the research work conducted by our community of exceptional students and faculty. Nearly all of our graduate students are engaged in fieldwork.

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Graduate Program

### [Global Health](https://futurestudents.yorku.ca/graduate/programs/global-health)

**PhD**

York University's PhD program in Global Health will examine global health issues in relation to intersecting challenges of wealth disparity, environmental degradation, government policy and human rights. The program will prepare the next generation of health leaders with the knowledge and skills to address these challenges and improve health for people worldwide, helping to create the conditions that enable equity.

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Graduate Diploma

### [Global Metals and Minerals Management](https://futurestudents.yorku.ca/graduate/programs/diplomas/global-metals-and-minerals-management)

Delivered by
**Schulich School of Business**

RANKED #1 IN CANADA by The Economist, Financial Times, Forbes, and QS, Schulich is Canada’s preeminent business school. Students 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.

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Graduate Program

### [Health](https://futurestudents.yorku.ca/graduate/programs/health)

**MA, PhD**

The Graduate Program in Health is an exciting learning environment that focuses on real-world and applied research questions related to health. The program emphasizes how societal, economic, political, organizational, and cultural processes influence health. Through theoretical and conceptual approaches from multiple disciplines, students are trained to approach health research in an interdisciplinary way. The program offers two fields of specialization: Health Policy & Equity and Health System Management & Health Data Analytics.

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Graduate Diploma

### [Health Industry Management](https://futurestudents.yorku.ca/graduate/programs/diplomas/health-industry-management)

Delivered by
**Schulich School of Business**

The Health Industry Management Diploma is designed to explore the needs and potential solutions to improve health systems. Based on consultations from industry leaders, the program has designed a curriculum that provides a solid knowledge base and understanding of the health sector. Led by faculty and sector leaders who are focused on in-depth insights into the industry’s opportunities and challenges, students are able to leverage their learnings and pursue exciting career opportunities in this field.

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Graduate Diploma

### [Health Psychology](https://futurestudents.yorku.ca/graduate/programs/diplomas/health-psychology)

Health Psychology at York covers a broad range of topics across the human lifespan, including cancer care, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, eating disorders, HIV/AIDS, pain, SARS as well as stress and coping. The program is intended to promote competency in health psychology research for graduate students enrolled in the Psychology or Kinesiology & Health Science programs. York is the only Canadian university to offer a diploma in Health Psychology.

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Graduate Program

### [History](https://futurestudents.yorku.ca/graduate/programs/history)

**MA, PhD**

One of Canada’s top-ranked graduate History programs provides students with a vibrant intellectual climate embracing a wide range of geographical and thematic areas of historical research. Long known for its strength in Canadian History, the program also offers areas of research in Comparative, Global and Transnational History, Africa, the Caribbean and Latin America and the History of the Ancient World.

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Graduate Program

### [Human Resources Management](https://futurestudents.yorku.ca/graduate/programs/human-resources-management)

**Master of Human Resource Management (MHRM), PhD**

The School of Human Resource Management is the largest university unit in Canada devoted to the study of HRM, making it a leader in its field.  We offer an executive-style MHRM for HR professionals and a research-based PhD program. Students explore issues that range from organizational change and development to strategic compensation, international HR and qualitative research methods.

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Graduate Program

### [Humanities](https://futurestudents.yorku.ca/graduate/programs/humanities)

**MA, PhD**

The program aims to produce graduates equipped to utilize the rich tools afforded by interdisciplinary scholarship in humanities within a broad range of pursuits both within and outside of the university. An explicit focus is on interdisciplinary scholarship in theory and in practice, which addresses critical issues involving western and non-western humanist traditions. Fields of research include: Comparative Perspectives and Cultural Boundaries, Values and Culture, Religion and The Cultures, Technologies and Sciences of the Modern.

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Graduate Program

### [Information Systems & Technology](https://futurestudents.yorku.ca/graduate/programs/information-technology)

**MA**

The School of Information Technology provides the most current knowledge about information technologies and their application in modern organizations. The degree will prepare students for employment in a broad range of sectors such as health, business and education. Students can choose courses from many IT areas, including: Data Management and Analytics, Enterprise Computing, Complex Systems and Decision Support and Financial Technologies. The program is offered both on a part-time and full-time basis.

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Graduate Program

### [Interdisciplinary Studies](https://futurestudents.yorku.ca/graduate/programs/interdisciplinary-studies)

**MA**

The Master’s in Interdisciplinary Studies—one of the first formalized graduate programs in Canada—enables highly motivated students to study within three distinct disciplines in order to deeply explore a particular problem or phenomenon. Students have the option to propose a research project and choose scholarly lenses from an intriguing range of interdisciplinary fields. The student’s unique area of inquiry may combine the fine arts, sciences, health, social sciences, engineering, humanities, law and more.

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Graduate Diploma

### [Intermediate Accounting](https://futurestudents.yorku.ca/graduate/programs/diplomas/intermediate-accounting)

Delivered by
**Schulich School of Business**

The Schulich Diploma in Intermediate Accounting is an 8-month program designed to provide a foundation in the field of Professional Accountancy in Canada. The core curriculum is designed to thoroughly introduce students to accounting concepts such as reporting, analysis, capital structure and financial planning. Topics incorporate key principles for management and ethical considerations in a wider global context and prepare students to pursue their next steps in a professional accountancy career.

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Graduate Diploma

### [International & Security Studies](https://futurestudents.yorku.ca/graduate/programs/diplomas/international-and-security-studies)

The Graduate Diploma in International & Security Studies provides Master's and Doctoral students the opportunity to specialize in the area of international and security studies. Students engage in research and complete work dedicated to the production and promotion of critical knowledge on security within local, national, international and global contexts.

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Graduate Diploma

### [Jewish Studies](https://futurestudents.yorku.ca/graduate/programs/diplomas/jewish-studies)

The Graduate Diploma in Jewish Studies is of interest to leaders in the Jewish community, to teachers and administrators in Jewish schools and to those with an interest in Jewish Studies who do not wish to earn a formal graduate degree. The diploma provides an intellectual grounding for their activities and give them the information needed to put their leadership, teaching and interests into a broader context. Students are admitted directly into the diploma program.

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Graduate Diploma

### [Justice System Administration](https://futurestudents.yorku.ca/graduate/programs/diplomas/justice-system-administration)

Through the Justice System Administration Diploma, students are exposed to an in-depth analysis of the literature on judicial administration in Canada, with relevant comparison to other related jurisdictions. In addition, students will be exposed to a related body of literature on law and public administration. 12-week work placement opportunities are available.

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Graduate Program

### [Kinesiology & Health Science](https://futurestudents.yorku.ca/graduate/programs/kinesiology-and-health-science)

**MSc, MA, Master of Fitness Science (MFSc), PhD**

The Graduate Program in Kinesiology and Health Science is designed to prepare students for academic and professional settings with a broad commitment to advancing physical health, mental health and social well-being through ongoing professional development. Students are offered four areas of specialization: Molecular, Cellular and Integrative Physiology; Neuroscience and Biomechanics; Health & Fitness Behaviours; and Socio-Cultural and Policy Studies in Sport and Physical Activity.

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Graduate Diploma

### [Language & Literacy Education](https://futurestudents.yorku.ca/graduate/programs/diplomas/language-literacy-education)

Delivered by
**Graduate Program in Education**

The Language and Literacy Education Graduate Diploma invites students with an interest in language and literacy to explore what it means to develop citizens whose personal, economic and intellectual lives are enhanced by advancing their skills in language and literacy. Students who are enrolled in the Master’s or PhD Program in Education can complete the program concurrently. Applicants can also take a stand-alone, part-time direct entry into the program.

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Graduate Diploma

### [Latin American & Caribbean Studies](https://futurestudents.yorku.ca/graduate/programs/diplomas/latin-american-and-caribbean-studies)

This unique Graduate Diploma, established in 1986, offers formal accreditation at the graduate level of specialized knowledge on Latin America and the Caribbean. The program is a great way to connect with other students and researchers exploring Latin America and the Caribbean through many events organized by our vibrant intellectual community.

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Graduate Program

### [Law (Osgoode Hall Law School)](https://futurestudents.yorku.ca/graduate/programs/law)

**LLM, PhD**

Osgoode is one of Canada's oldest and most prestigious law schools with a reputation for academic excellence. Our degree programs are known for the breadth and depth of their constantly evolving course offerings and their ground-breaking approaches to the study of law. Through an innovative, creative and rigorous course of study, students are challenged to attain the highest standards of excellence in legal scholarship.

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Graduate Program

### [Law (Osgoode Professional Development)](https://futurestudents.yorku.ca/graduate/programs/law-professional-development)

**Professional LLM, General LLM, Tax Law LLM, Canadian Common Law LLM, LLM in International Business Law**

The Osgoode Professional LLM degree program is specially designed for lawyers, executives and experienced professionals wanting to develop their expertise in a particular area of law. This program provides the option to focus on one of 14 law specializations, including: Administrative Law; Business Law; Dispute Resolution; Constitutional Law; Energy & Infrastructure Law; Tax Law and Canadian Common Law. With part-time, full-time and distance learning options, the program provides flexibility to complement a busy schedule.

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Graduate Diploma

### [Law for Law Enforcement Professionals](https://futurestudents.yorku.ca/graduate/programs/diplomas/law-for-law-enforcement-professionals)

Delivered by
**Osgoode Hall Law School**

The Graduate Diploma in Law for Law Enforcement Professionals is the only program of its kind in Canada. Designed and co-taught by law enforcement professionals, this innovative program focuses on the substantive law issues confronting policing professionals in their day-to-day work. The program is delivered in small group seminars over a two-year period and offered on a part-time basis to meet the needs of all professionals working in the sector.

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Graduate Program

### [Leadership and Community Engagement (MLCE)](https://futurestudents.yorku.ca/graduate/programs/leadership-community-engagement)

**Master of Leadership and Community Engagement (MLCE)**

The Master of Leadership and Community Engagement is a part-time professional degree offered by the [Graduate Program in Education](http://edu.yorku.ca/academic-programs/graduate-studies/) that prepares graduates to advance in leadership roles in public sector organizations and communities with a focus on community engagement and innovation. The program emphasizes leadership, policy, community engagement, program design and evaluation as well as social justice.

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Graduate Program

### [Linguistics & Applied Linguistics](https://futurestudents.yorku.ca/graduate/programs/linguistics-and-applied-linguistics)

**MA, PhD**

The Graduate Program in Linguistics and Applied Linguistics is well known for the excellence of its faculty, students and teaching. Our mission is to educate candidates in ways that will prepare them for careers in teaching, research, government and the private sector. Faculty research and supervision interests cover a broad spectrum of areas in Linguistics. Specializations include: Core Linguistics; Sociolinguistics; and Applied Linguistics.

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Graduate Diploma

### [Management](https://futurestudents.yorku.ca/graduate/programs/diplomas/management)

The Graduate Diploma in Management provides students who have non-business backgrounds with a robust understanding of the field of management and key skills required in managing an organization. Through a set of modules, students are introduced to major areas in management, including organizational theory, accounting, finance, operations management, organizational behaviors and law. The 2-term program can be taken concurrently with other graduate programs or as a direct-entry diploma for candidates who seek to advance their careers.

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Graduate Program

### [Management](https://futurestudents.yorku.ca/graduate/programs/management)

**Master of Management (MMgt)**
delivered by
**Schulich School of Business**

The Master of Management is designed to equip graduates from non-business programs with the tools they need for managing and problem-solving in a variety of organizations and environments. Students will build knowledge of the major disciplines of management and how they intersect, while developing key competencies that are valued by organizations and that will facilitate employment in a career with a future. This one-year program is offered on a full-time basis.

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Graduate Program

### [Management Practice](https://futurestudents.yorku.ca/graduate/programs/management-practice)

**Masters of Science in Management Practice**

The Master of Science degree in Management Practice is designed to provide future leaders in organizations with a robust understanding of management practices rooted in applied research and analysis that inform evidence-based decision-making. Students are provided the opportunity to focus on one specific area: Accounting, Marketing, Supply chain management, Entrepreneurship and innovation and Managing professionals. The program can be completed on a full-time and part-time basis.

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Graduate Program

### [Marketing](https://futurestudents.yorku.ca/graduate/programs/marketing)

**Master of Marketing (MMKG)**
delivered by
**Schulich School of Business**

The full-time, 12-month Schulich Master of Marketing is the first program of its kind in Canada to prepare graduates for professional careers in marketing. Students will earn state-of-the-art digital marketing and research tools and grow their literacy in analytics, social media, advertising and consumer behaviour. The capstone of the program is a two-term marketing field project, designed to give students first-hand experience in developing and implementing marketing strategies for real-world organizations.

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Graduate Program

### [Mathematics & Statistics](https://futurestudents.yorku.ca/graduate/programs/mathematics-and-statistics)

**MSc (Applied & Industrial), MA, PhD**

Our Graduate Programs provide both depth and breadth of knowledge in mathematics and statistics to help students tackle challenging problems in theory and applications. Many graduates go on to successful careers in academia, industry and public service worldwide. We offer thesis and course-based MA programs in pure and applied math, probability, theoretical and applied statistics, and data science, as well as MSc and PhD degrees.

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Graduate Diploma

### [Mathematics Education](https://futurestudents.yorku.ca/graduate/programs/diplomas/mathematics-education)

Delivered by
**Graduate Program in Education**

**The Graduate Diploma in Mathematics Education**is designed to provide opportunities for graduate level study of theories and research in Mathematics Education, as well as enriched mathematical experiences, to practising teachers and administrators and to people in the community whose work involves developing mathematical literacies. Students who are enrolled in the Master’s or PhD Program in Education can complete the program concurrently. Applicants can also take a stand-alone, part-time direct entry into the program.The Graduate Diploma in Mathematics Education is jointly offered by the Graduate Program in Education and the Graduate Program in Mathematics and Statistics.

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Graduate Program

### [Mechanical Engineering](https://futurestudents.yorku.ca/graduate/programs/mechanical-engineering)

**Master of Applied Science (MASc), PhD**

York’s Graduate Program in Mechanical Engineering offers an exceptional opportunity to work with award-winning investigators in state-of-the-art facilities. The program offers research directions in core fields such as solid mechanics, thermofluids and aerospace. Students will develop the skills and experience required to prepare for industry leadership, teaching and research-based career paths across a wide range of engineering disciplines, along with a strong emphasis on soft skills.

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Graduate Program

### [Music](https://futurestudents.yorku.ca/graduate/programs/music)

**MA, PhD**

The Graduate Program in Music offers both MA and PhD degrees in broadly defined research areas that include composition, ethnomusicology, jazz, musicology, performance and popular music. Recognition is given to the multiple cultures that coexist in contemporary society and to the many contexts and issues which shape musical expression and research. Our professors include ethnomusicologists, music historians, music theorists and composers. Combined MA/MBA also available.

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Graduate Diploma

### [Neuroscience](https://futurestudents.yorku.ca/graduate/programs/diplomas/neuroscience)

The Neuroscience Graduate Diploma offers diverse areas of research ranging from molecular and cellular mechanisms in nerve cells to the study of behaviour of whole organisms. Current and incoming graduate students will be supervised by faculty members engaged in neuroscience research within the departments of Psychology, Kinesiology and Health Sciences, Philosophy, Physics, EECS and Biology. Opportunities for local and international collaborations with hospitals and other universities are available.

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Graduate Program

### [Nursing](https://futurestudents.yorku.ca/graduate/programs/nursing)

**MScN, Nurse Practitioner (PHCNP) MScN, PhD**

The Graduate Program in Nursing encourages students to question conventional assumptions and practices as they gain the insights and skills to contribute to the future development of Canada’s health care system. The program integrates relational principles with theoretical knowledge on transformational and organizational leadership, caring and narrative pedagogies, global and local policy and human health experiences.

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Graduate Program

### [Philosophy](https://futurestudents.yorku.ca/graduate/programs/philosophy)

**MA, PhD, MA/Juris Doctor**

Our programs teach both traditional and interdisciplinary methods, including empirical, conceptual and applied approaches. Students also engage in ongoing discourse with researchers in other disciplines, such as law, psychology, neuroscience and healthcare. Specializations include: ethics, political philosophy and philosophy of law; philosophy of cognitive science, mind and language; history of 19th and 20th century philosophy; and philosophy of science and epistemology.

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Graduate Program

### [Physics & Astronomy](https://futurestudents.yorku.ca/graduate/programs/physics-and-astronomy)

**MSc, PhD**

The program is recognized for offering students invaluable research opportunities through its affiliation with important international endeavours. Students perform experimental/observational or theoretical/computational research in mainstream areas of physics and astronomy. The program offers excellent facilities, first-rate professors and close connections to interdisciplinary centres at York in fields such as Atmospheric Chemistry, Earth & Space Science, Mass Spectrometry and Vision Research.

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Graduate Program

### [Political Science](https://futurestudents.yorku.ca/graduate/programs/political-science)

**MA, PhD**

Created in 1967, York’s Department of Political Science is the largest program in Ontario with an international reputation for critical scholarship. An integral part of our vision is a commitment to scholarly excellence, democratic governance, critical thought and social justice. The program offers five specialization areas: Canadian Politics; Comparative Politics; International Relations (International Political Economy and Security Studies); Political Theory; Women & Politics.

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Graduate Diploma

### [Post-Master’s Diploma - Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner (PHCNP)](https://futurestudents.yorku.ca/graduate/programs/diplomas/post-phcnp)

YorkU School of Nursing is now offering a post-Masters diploma for the Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner (PHCNP) program, in addition to the current MScN-PHCNP. This program is for Registered Nurses who already have a Master’s degree or PhD in a health-related field and have been practicing for at least 2 years full-time equivalent. The program is one year full-time or two years part-time and prepares students to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in Ontario.

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Graduate Diploma

### [Post-MBA in Advanced Management](https://futurestudents.yorku.ca/graduate/programs/diplomas/post-mba-advanced-management)

Delivered by
**Schulich School of Business**

A program unique to North America encourages management graduates to keep abreast of new developments in their profession. Open to those who hold an MBA degree from a recognized business school, the certificate provides students with the opportunity to select electives strategically, with the goal of either broadening knowledge of a specific specialization, deepening knowledge of a specific area or developing expertise in a new area.

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Graduate Diploma

### [Postsecondary Education: Community, Culture & Policy](https://futurestudents.yorku.ca/graduate/programs/diplomas/community-culture-policy)

**The Graduate Diploma in Postsecondary Education: Community, Culture & Policy** is designed for students with an interest in the study of universities, colleges, adult and community-based education to deepen their knowledge of and research expertise in these areas. Course themes include the history and philosophy of postsecondary education; the student experience; adult and community education; the internationalization of higher education and much more. Students who are enrolled in the Master’s or PhD Program in Education can complete the program concurrently. Applicants can also take a stand-alone, part-time direct entry into the program.

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Graduate Program

### [Psychology](https://futurestudents.yorku.ca/graduate/programs/psychology)

**MA, PhD**

The Graduate Program in Psychology is one of the largest and most diverse in Canada. Our faculty members have many collaborative research partnerships with organizations ranging from local hospitals to NASA, and our clinical programs have extensive connections with practicum sites. Students are offered seven different areas of specialization: Brain, Behaviour, and Cognitive Science; Developmental Science; History & Theory; Quantitative Methods; Social & Personality; Clinical; and Clinical-Developmental.

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Graduate Program

### [Public & International Affairs](https://futurestudents.yorku.ca/graduate/programs/public-and-international-affairs)

**Masters in Public and International Affairs (MPIA)**

Housed in Canada’s first bilingual School of Public and International Affairs, the two-year Master’s offers high-level bilingual preparation for leadership roles in public life. The program focuses on analyzing the key challenges in Canadian public life, placing Canadian public institutions in a global setting and applying the core knowledge and tools of public management and policy. Students have the opportunity to take on a paid internship with a government department, an international agency or a non-governmental organization.

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Graduate Program

### [Public Policy, Administration & Law](https://futurestudents.yorku.ca/graduate/programs/public-policy-administration-and-law)

**Master of Public Policy, Administration and Law (MPPAL)**

The Master of Public Policy, Administration and Law provides a more comprehensive consideration of public and administrative law, social justice issues and public sector ethics than any other existing program in Canada. Students will benefit from York’s established strengths in democratic administration, environmental policy, change management, e-government, financial accountability and many other fields. The program provides flexibility to complement a busy schedule by offering evening and weekend courses.

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Graduate Diploma

### [Quantitative Methods](https://futurestudents.yorku.ca/graduate/programs/diplomas/quantitative-methods)

This distinctive Graduate Diploma was developed to promote competency in the application and communication of advanced quantitative methods to psychological and social science data. The program is intended to be complementary to graduate students’ courses of study in psychology or other related graduate programs. Students have the option to complete a research practicum focusing on quantitative methods.

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Graduate Program

### [Real Estate & Infrastructure](https://futurestudents.yorku.ca/graduate/programs/real-estate-infrastructure)

**Master of Real Estate & Infrastructure (MREI)**
delivered by
**Schulich School of Business**

The one-year, full-time Master of Real Estate & Infrastructure (MREI) is the first graduate program in Canada that offers a combination of courses in both Real Estate and Infrastructure. The MREI integrates leadership development with a focus on entrepreneurial thinking and development, investment and financing of real estate and infrastructure. Students also have the opportunity to capitalize on a diverse network of alumni and other industry participants.

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Graduate Diploma

### [Refugee & Migration Studies](https://futurestudents.yorku.ca/graduate/programs/diplomas/refugee-and-migration-studies)

This Graduate Diploma allows a student enrolled in a graduate program at York to formally specialize in refugee and migration studies. Students connect with faculty, students and visiting scholars at York’s internationally recognized Centre for Refugee Studies. The program encourages graduates to serve both the Canadian and international communities in a vital area of public and humanitarian policy.

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Graduate Program

### [Science & Technology Studies](https://futurestudents.yorku.ca/graduate/programs/science-and-technology-studies)

**MA, PhD**

The first program of its kind in Canada provides highly qualified students with a unique opportunity to do specialized academic work in Science and Technology Studies (STS). Research in STS applies the methods and theories of the social sciences, humanities and cultural studies to contemporary and historical examinations of scientific knowledge and governance, technological change and controversies as well as innovation policy and political economy.

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Graduate Program

### [Social & Political Thought](https://futurestudents.yorku.ca/graduate/programs/social-and-political-thought)

**MA, PhD**

Founded in 1973, York’s Graduate Program in Social and Political Thought (SPTH) undertakes to encourage, develop and advance the analysis of social and political ideas with the aim of integrating intellectual interests common to the humanities and social sciences. The curriculum is structured around three areas of study: The History of Social and Political Thought; Black Studies and Theories of Race and Racism; Economy, Consciousness, Aesthetics and Society. The program is ideal for self-directed students with diverse intellectual interests.

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Graduate Program

### [Social Work](https://futurestudents.yorku.ca/graduate/programs/social-work)

**MSW (Advanced Standing) - Full-time & Part-time, MSW (two-year), PhD**

Recognized as one of the most progressive and socially responsible Social Work programs in Canada, we examine social problems as constructions mediated through class, race, ethnicity, religion, gender and sexual identity as well as age and ability. The MSW and PhD programs adopt a critical perspective, which encourages students to deconstruct dominant ideologies to address power inequalities inherent in society.

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Graduate Program

### [Socio-Legal Studies](https://futurestudents.yorku.ca/graduate/programs/socio-legal-studies)

**MA, PhD**

Socio-Legal Studies builds on York's pioneering Law and Society and Criminology programs and its tradition of interdisciplinary research. Contributing faculty are leaders in international and domestic human rights, socio-historical approaches to law, transnational policing, immigration and border security, indigenous rights as well as gender, race, sexuality and the law. Our PhD is the first such doctoral program in Canada not based in a law school.

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Graduate Program

### [Sociology](https://futurestudents.yorku.ca/graduate/programs/sociology)

**MA, PhD**

York’s Graduate Program in Sociology is one of the most dynamic centres of social theory and research in Canada. We have a well-established national and international reputation for critical scholarship, interdisciplinary and sociological theory. The outstanding quality and diversity of our graduate students is one of our greatest strengths. Research and teaching are organized around five broad fields of strength: Critical Social Theory; Culture and Identities; Global Sociology; Nature/Society/Culture; Processes, Practices and Power.

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Graduate Program

### [Supply Chain Management](https://futurestudents.yorku.ca/graduate/programs/supply-chain-management)

**Master of Supply Chain Management (MSCM)**
delivered by
**Schulich School of Business**

The Master of Supply Chain Management program prepares students for leadership roles in building, managing and changing supply chains. The 39‐credit full-time or part-time program will develop the analytical and managerial skills needed to find creative supply chain solutions to business opportunities and problems in private, non-profit or governmental sectors. The program will add value to persons with previous undergraduate degrees in areas such as engineering, economics, healthcare, science, social science, and business.

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Graduate Program

### [Sustainable Energy Systems](https://futurestudents.yorku.ca/graduate/programs/sustainable-energy-systems)

**Master of Engineering (MEng)**

The Master of Engineering in Sustainable Energy Systems prepares early-career engineers and scientists, as well as working professionals, to advance or transition into the rapidly growing sustainable energy sector. The program develops in-demand technical expertise in energy systems, advanced materials, storage and conversion technologies, and emerging innovations. With a strong emphasis on real-world applications, students gain professional skills in communication, teamwork, policy, and project management to succeed in today’s global energy workforce.

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Graduate Program

### [Theatre](https://futurestudents.yorku.ca/graduate/programs/theatre)

**MFA**

York’s MFA in Theatre is an intensive, two-year (five-semester) conservatory program. We offer training taught by outstanding professors who work professionally in Toronto - one of the largest and most exciting theatre communities in the world — and abroad. Facilities include four performance spaces, multiple studios and excellent set, costume and prop-building facilities. Specializations include: Performance (Acting and Performance/Creation); Directing; Design for Performing Arts; Collaborative Program in Theatre Directing with Canadian Stage. Combined MFA/MBA available.

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Graduate Program

### [Theatre, Dance, & Performance Studies](https://futurestudents.yorku.ca/graduate/programs/theatre-studies)

**MA, PhD**

The MA and PhD programs in Theatre, Dance, & Performance Studies emphasize our collective interest in theatre, dance, performance, and cultural politics. Students explore performances across a broad range of periods and cultural contexts, both on stage and in everyday life, to highlight the cultural, political, material and ideological dimensions of performance practices. Specializations include: Canadian Theatre & Cultural Politics; Postcolonialism & Globalization; Critical Pedagogy & Community Engagement; Embodiment & Cultural Memory.

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Graduate Program

### [Translation Studies](https://futurestudents.yorku.ca/graduate/programs/translation-studies)

**MA**

The MA in Translation Studies is the only graduate program in Toronto and southern Ontario dedicated to the advanced study of translation. The program offers students a full range of theoretical, conceptual and methodological tools necessary for a deeper analysis and understanding of issues related to translation. Applicants are required to demonstrate competence, to the satisfaction of the Admissions Committee, in French and English or in any other language and English.

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Graduate Diploma

### [Value Theory & Applied Ethics](https://futurestudents.yorku.ca/graduate/programs/diplomas/value-theory-applied-ethics)

Students who qualify for a graduate degree in the MA or PhD Program in Philosophy may apply for the Graduate Diploma in Value Theory and Applied Ethics. This program of study allows students to deepen their knowledge and skill of value theory and its application to real ethical problems. Students are offered the choice to take a Practicum in an institution with a working committee on ethics, such as a hospital, government or agency.

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Collaborative Specialization

### [Vision Research](https://futurestudents.yorku.ca/graduate/programs/collaborative-specializations/vision-research)

The Collaborative Specialization in Vision Research prepares students for interdisciplinary and translational research in human, animal, or computer vision. Students will learn the computational and biological basis of seeing and how it helps to act successfully in the world. Students will learn from vision researchers using a broad range of experimental and theoretical approaches. This will prepare them for careers in academic, industrial, or public sector settings in vision research and related fields. They will also be introduced to translational approaches to moving vision research results from the lab to application in the clinic, community, or industry.

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Graduate Program

### [Visual Arts](https://futurestudents.yorku.ca/graduate/programs/visual-arts)

**MFA, PhD**

York’s Visual Arts Graduate Programs offers a vibrant community of artists and art historians engaged in research, theory and contemporary art practices—providing graduate students with an educational experience that will be intense, rewarding and productive. Both the MFA and PhD programs have an established history of contributing to the contemporary Canadian art scene. Combined MFA/MBA also available.

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Graduate Diploma

### [World Literature](https://futurestudents.yorku.ca/graduate/programs/diplomas/world-literature)

Designed to highlight and give official accreditation to students’ transnational, cross-cultural and interdisciplinary literary expertise, this Diploma is unique in Canada. It can lead to prospective careers in a range of areas requiring a high level of cross-cultural competency and literacy in this era of globalization, from government to the global creative industries. The Diploma can be obtained in conjunction with an MA or PhD degree in English, Humanities or Translation Studies.

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