Business and Sustainability

Graduate Diploma (GDip)



Program Websites


Program Contact

Madison Watson (mawatson@ivey.ca)
MSc Program Coordinator

Ivey Business School at Western University London, Ontario N6G 0N1

t. t. 519-661-2111 ext. 86703

The Ivey Graduate Diploma in Business and Sustainability responds to seismic changes currently underway that are transforming the importance of embedding sustainability in business. Sustainability and social responsibility now must be at the core of an organization’s strategy and value creation model, and fully integrated across all elements of the organization and its supply chain. These changes fundamentally expand the knowledge and skills required for future leaders to succeed.

The diploma is offered to those already enrolled in the Master’s of Science in Management at Ivey. It is an add-on to the MSc program, to be completed concurrently.

Program Length

  • 4 term

Program Design

  • Full-time study
  • Course-based

Tuition and Fees

Tuition and fee schedules (per term) are posted on the Office of the Registrar's website at http://www.registrar.uwo.ca/student_finances/fees_refunds/fee_schedules.html

Use this helpful tool, although designed to reflect costs associated with in person programs, to estimate how much money you will need to pay for your tuition, fees, and other expenses for a 12-month (three term) academic year.

Admission Requirements

  • The Graduate Diploma in Business and Sustainability is open to enrolled Ivey MSc students. Requirements for the MSc are indicated here .

English Language Proficiency

Applicants whose first language is not English must furnish evidence of their proficiency in the use of the English language:

  • The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). iBT (internet-Based Test):
    • For tests taken before January 21, 2026, Western requires a minimum overall score of 86, with no individual section score below 20. Some programs may require a higher minimum and/or specific band scores. Western’s TOEFL ID is 0984.
    • For tests taken on or after January 21, 2026, Western requires a minimum overall score of 4.5, with no individual section score below 4. Some programs may require a higher minimum and/or specific band scores. Western’s TOEFL ID is 0984.
  • The International English Language Testing Service (IELTS Academic). Minimum acceptable score is 7 out of 9.

Application Deadline