Graduate Diploma in Climate Action Leadership

The Graduate Diploma in Climate Action Leadership gives you the tools to integrate climate action in your existing work or launch into a new profession. Join an international movement of climate action leaders working to change the climate story from a tale of disaster to one of transformation.

There's widespread demand for change leadership across sectors. You'll become able to translate climate science into action to reduce risk and impact, and create new opportunities for a low carbon future. You'll develop the knowledge and skills to envision, design and mobilize new solutions to emerging climate challenges.

Standard admission

Four-year (or comparable) Education, Arts, Science or other undergraduate degree in a related field from a recognized post-secondary institution with a GPA of at least 3.33/4.33 in the final 20 courses (or last 2 years).
At least 3 years of professional experience in a leadership or management position that is directly related to the GD Climate Action Leadership program learning outcomes.

Flexible admission

Applicants who do not meet the Standard Admission requirements will be considered for flexible admission and assessed as follows:

Normally, some undergraduate education or equivalent and 7+ years of work experience in a relevant field, which includes at least two years in a leadership or management position that is directly related to the GD Climate Action Leadership program learning outcomes.
All flexible admission applicants will be required to complete "Academic Writing and Critical Thinking" several weeks prior to starting the program and obtain a minimum final grade of B+ (77%).

English Language Requirements:

• International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic 6.5 overall with a minimum 6.5 in writing and speaking and 6.0 in listening and reading
• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) iBT 88 overall with a minimum 24 in writing and 20 in listening, reading and speaking
• Pearson Test of English – Academic (PTE-A): 60 overall with a minimum 60 in writing and speaking and 58 minimum in listening and reading.