Overview

At its heart, the technology enables the collection and communication of huge amounts of data that transforms how business and society works.

It also creates a new online environment where the experience of business and social interactions by individuals is being reinvented. Innovation is an important aspect of the program to emphasize the re-invention and creative design of user experiences in business and social interactions.

About the program

Design is a significant aspect of research in Digital Transformation and Innovation at the University of Ottawa. This includes: design and implementation of applications, information design, visual literacy, user experience, and audience research.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Internet Technologies and Mobile Commerce
Data Science Applications
Mobile Commerce Technologies
Ethics for Design, AI, and Robotics
Systems and Architectures for Electronic Commerce
User Experience Principles and Practices
Interaction Design

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2028-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-10-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2027-04-30 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

9 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Ottawa, Canada

Disciplines

Innovation Management General Engineering & Technology

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Academic requirements

GPA

A-

English requirements

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

Hold a master's degree with thesis and a minimum average of A- in a related field
Exceptionally, applicants holding a master's degree without thesis may be considered provided their file includes scholarly publications or equivalent evidence of their capacity for advanced research.
Identify at least one professor in the program whose research interests correspond to yours and who is willing to supervise your research and thesis. We recommend that you contact potential thesis supervisors as soon as possible.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

12104 CAD / year

≈ 12104 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

4706 CAD / year

≈ 4706 CAD / year

Living costs

Ottawa

Canada

1168 - 1925 CAD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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