Master of Applied Environmental Studies (MAES) in Local Economic Development (LED) [University of Waterloo]

The Master of Applied Environmental Studies (MAES) in Local Economic Development (LED) is a one-year Master's program that balances theory and practice. Your eight one-term courses and research paper will give you the theory behind economic and community development. Through a four-month internship and weekly seminars with professors and economic development professionals, you'll gain practical skills and valuable experience. The program is directly linked to current trends in local economic development in Canada through the Economic Developers Association of Canada (EDAC) continuing education program for practicing economic developers, the core functions of which take place each year on the University of Waterloo campus.