Dr. Adam Sneyd

Associate Professor

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Biography

Adam Sneyd is an Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science at the University of Guelph, where he also engages with the Guelph Institute of Development Studies. His research predominantly focuses on the political economy of development, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa, examining themes such as sustainable development goals (SDGs), globalization, corporate social responsibility (CSR), and commodities. He has authored several significant publications including 'Hidden Politics UN Sustainable Development Goals' and 'Politics Rules: Power, Globalization Development'. He has contributed to the SSHRC Insight Grant project, culminating in a co-authored book titled 'Commodity Politics: Contesting Responsibility in Cameroon'. Sneyd has also published research articles in esteemed journals like 'Annals of the American Association of Geographers', 'Development and Change', and 'Journal of Contemporary African Studies'. In addition to his research, he teaches various courses including POLS*3790, POLS*4200/6520, POLS*6900, and POLS*6730 during the 2023/24 academic year.

Research Interests

Courses

POLS*3790 POLS*4200/6520 POLS*6900 POLS*6730

Requirements for University of Guelph

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:89
Prerequisites
Honours baccalaureate degree in a relevant field or DVM degree Identify a potential faculty advisor
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Two academic reference assessments
  • Statement of interest
  • English language proficiency test results (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

Department of Clinical Studies. Offers MSc by thesis (2 years) and MSc by coursework (1 year).