Academic Eligibility:

• Applicants should normally have a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree or equivalent, from a recognized university.
• Students should have at least a good second class standing (3.0 GPA) in the Earth sciences or a related discipline.

Indian Student Eligibility:

Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:

• Completed a 4-year UG degree with first class in a relevant field from a recognized institution
• Or, completed a master degree with first class in a relevant field from a recognized institution
• Or, completed a 3-year UG degree with a first-class from a NAAC-accredited institution 
• Students should have a first-class bachelor's degree with 8 on a 10-point scale.

Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.

Students who successfully complete this program will be awarded the degree of master of resource management (planning).

In Canada, this planning stream program is distinctive because of its focus on the policy, economic and environmental science aspects of natural resource and environmental planning.

The program is accredited by the Canadian Institute of Planners and the Planning Institute of British Columbia. An MRM (Planning) graduate is eligible for candidate membership to become a certified professional planner and may enjoy improved employment prospects, conference and workshop participation, and access to professional development programs.