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This is an 18-credit Graduate Certificate composed of six courses in an online delivery format spanning one academic year. The interdisciplinary curriculum comprises two parts: the first part is a comprehensive interdisciplinary examination of contemporary food systems and food security from environmental, social and economic perspectives, elucidating the multi-faceted and deep challenges to humanity and the biosphere; the second part seeks to envision and facilitate a better food system future.

The key program objectives are:

• To impart a comprehensive understanding of the sustainability challenges in our contemporary food system.
• To imbue students with an understanding of emerging research and knowledge around sustainable food systems
• To train change-makers; prepare builders and leaders to implement effective and innovative strategies to advance sustainable food systems.

This program of study is also formally articulated with the Royal Roads University Master of Arts – Integrated Studies program and required of those Royal Roads University students who want to pursue the MA graduate degree with a Sustainable Food System and Food Security emphasis. Students must still apply formally for admission to Royal Roads University, and transfer of credits from KPU is not automatic, nor guaranteed. Conditions for admission to Royal Roads University and block transfer of KPU credits are set by the receiving institution.