Digital Experience Innovation - Master of Digital Experience Innovation (MDEI)

University of Waterloo

Canada, Waterloo

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University of Waterloo

Canada , Waterloo

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

Online

Campuses

Online

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

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Duration 8 month(s)

Tuition Fee

CAD 12,866 / per term

Next Intake September-2026

Digital Experience Innovation - Master of Digital Experience Innovation (MDEI)

About

Get the skills you need to think strategically, innovate and thrive in the fast-evolving field of digital media with the Master of Digital Experience Innovation program.

Working in virtual teams and developing core projects in close consultation with faculty and industry partners, you'll graduate with an adaptable, transferable, and highly marketable set of skills in areas including design thinking and digital design solutions, user experience design, working in teams, marketing strategy, project management and more.

A professionally oriented program delivered fully online, it can be completed either full-time or part-time to fit your life and needs. You’ll be prepared to lead teams and propose, develop and implement timely, innovative digital solutions to enable business to grow and take your career to the next level.

Program highlights

Flexibility of a part-time and online program if you’re a working professional.
Projects that give you hands-on, real-world experience to advance your skills and career.
Opportunity to build your network through connecting with your classmates from diverse backgrounds.

Requirements

Entry 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).

Review the degree requirements in the Graduate Studies Academic Calendar, including the courses that you can anticipate taking as part of completing the degree.