Academic Program Changes & Approvals

Proposals for (i) new program approval, (ii) approval of major amendments to existing programs, or (iii) major expansion of existing programs, require approval by the Council on Post-Secondary Education (COPSE).

In this regard, the University of Manitoba has nominally defined a 'major' amendment as a change to an existing program in excess of nine (9) credit hours.  More generally, a major program amendment is one that significantly impacts either the operation of a program, the parchment being awarded, or where there are significant social implications associated with the proposed change; this would include name changes, and major changes to enrolments or program costs. 

Please refer to the links below for information on the policies, procedures and guidelines governing the submission of new program proposals at the University of Manitoba.  If you have any questions, please contact Dr. David Collins, Vice-Provost (Academic Planning and Programs).

Undergraduate Programs

All new program proposals and proposed changes to existing undergraduate programs should initially be discussed with the Vice-Provost (Academic Planning & Programs). Minor amendments to undergraduate programs will be referred directly to the Senate Committee on Course and Curriculum Changes.

Undergraduate Program Proposals ▶

Undergraduate Program Changes ▶

Graduate Programs

All new program proposals and proposed changes to existing graduate programs should initially be discussed with the Dean and/or Associate Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies. The Faculty of Graduate Studies vets all proposals through the Academic Programs, Executive and Faculty Council of Graduate Studies committees.

Graduate Program Proposals ▶

Graduate Program Changes ▶