Waterloo,
ON,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Digital Experience Innovation in Stratford Canada | University of Waterloo
University of Waterloo
|
Stratford Canada
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
25,732
(c. USD18,606.6)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
8 months
The Master of Digital Experience Innovation (MDEI) is a professional, course-based graduate program offered mainly through online delivery. This program cultivates creative leadership skills with concentrated emphasis on user experience design, marketing, project management, leadership strategies, and business growth. Instruction comes from both academic faculty and industry experts. The MDEI curriculum includes eight core courses complemented by two immersive on-site workshops. These intensive sessions combine the efficiency of accelerated online learning with valuable hands-on experiences created in partnership with industry collaborators. The workshops occur at the program's start and conclusion, carefully crafted by faculty and corporate partners to reinforce essential skills and mirror the learning outcomes from each semester's core courses. Participants will conceptualize, prototype, and assess cutting-edge design solutions, covering problem identification, solution creation, and implementation. As a career-focused program, MDEI bridges academic knowledge with practical application. Students receive guidance from both professors and corporate mentors while working on real-world digital media projects. This blend of theoretical knowledge and practical business application equips graduates to not just recognize industry challenges, but to effectively create, refine, and deploy innovative digital strategies that drive business success and expansion.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.5
Qualification Requirements
Successful completion of an Honours Bachelor's degree, or equivalent, in a field from humanities, social sciences, science, mathematics, environment, health or engineering, with an average of at least 78% in the final two years of the degree.
Applications must include demonstration of sufficient academic and/or practical experience and personal suitability. Experienced professionals in the private or public sectors may be considered for admission, but probationary status may be required for the first term of the program.
The program may also consider applications from mature students who do not meet the regular academic admission requirements of a four-year Honours Bachelor's degree or equivalent. To be considered, an applicant who does not meet the regular academic requirements must have at least eight years of professional experience in a field related to the program, such as digital media, journalism, digital entertainment, digital gaming, software development, design, etc., and a minimum GMAT score of 550, or an equivalent score on the GRE (referencing ETS's GRE Comparison Table for Business Schools).
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Supplementary information form (SIF)
The SIF contains questions specific to your program, typically about why you want to enrol and your experience in that field. Review the application documents web page for more information about this requirement
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Transcript(s)
References
Three references are required, at least two academic
Proof of English language proficiency, if applicable
TOEFL 100 (writing 26, speaking 26), IELTS 7.5 (writing 7.0, speaking 7.0)
Applications must include demonstration of sufficient academic and/or practical experience and personal suitability. Experienced professionals in the private or public sectors may be considered for admission, but probationary status may be required for the first term of the program.
The program may also consider applications from mature students who do not meet the regular academic admission requirements of a four-year Honours Bachelor's degree or equivalent. To be considered, an applicant who does not meet the regular academic requirements must have at least eight years of professional experience in a field related to the program, such as digital media, journalism, digital entertainment, digital gaming, software development, design, etc., and a minimum GMAT score of 550, or an equivalent score on the GRE (referencing ETS's GRE Comparison Table for Business Schools).
Resume
Supplementary information form (SIF)
The SIF contains questions specific to your program, typically about why you want to enrol and your experience in that field. Review the application documents web page for more information about this requirement
If a statement or letter is required by your program, review the writing your personal statement resources for helpful tips and tricks on completion
Transcript(s)
References
Three references are required, at least two academic
Proof of English language proficiency, if applicable
TOEFL 100 (writing 26, speaking 26), IELTS 7.5 (writing 7.0, speaking 7.0)
Tuition
CAD
25,732