Overview

The Digital Transformation and Innovation M.Sc. at the University of Ottawa is a collaborative graduate programme designed to address the profound societal and business changes driven by digital technology. Students explore the intersection of data communication, user experience design, and creative innovation to reinvent how individuals interact within a modern online environment. This curriculum ensures that graduates are prepared to lead and manage complex digital shifts across various professional sectors.

Why Digital Transformation and Innovation at the University of Ottawa?

This programme benefits from a unique multi-faculty partnership involving the Telfer School of Management, the Faculty of Arts, and the Faculty of Engineering. This structure provides students with a truly interdisciplinary environment where they can access diverse expertise in data science, information architecture, and UX design. Located in Canada’s capital, the university is ranked among the top research institutions in the country, offering a vibrant ecosystem for innovation. Students gain industry-relevant skills while developing a deep awareness of ethics, equity, and the social impacts of emerging technologies.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: CAD 9815 per semester
National fee: CAD 3135 per semester

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Syllabus

Modules may include:

Research Workshop in Digital Transformation and Innovation
Interdisciplinary Research Methods in Digital Transformation and Innovation
Communication Ethics
Internet Technologies and Mobile Commerce
Design Thinking
Cloud Services Architecture
Cyber Security Strategy, Architecture and Governance
Data Analytics and Business Intelligence
Electronic Commerce Technologies

Careers with Digital Transformation and Innovation

Graduates are equipped for high-level professional roles that require the integration of technical and managerial expertise. The programme prepares individuals for careers in digital marketing, customer experience design, and business analytics. Potential career paths include roles in health systems innovation, information governance, and technology entrepreneurship. Graduates often find opportunities in sectors such as cloud computing, the Internet of Things, and digital policy regulation, working as UX designers, data scientists, or strategic managers within global organisations.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Digital Marketing, Consumer Behavior, Customer Experience Design and Relationship Management

Business Analytics and Business Intelligence

Business Technology Management (including IT Diffusion, Adoption and Consumerization)

Globalization, Governance, and Sustainability

Privacy and surveillance

Cultural, economic, political, and social impacts of innovation in digital networks and applications

Information governance and ethics

Applied Data Science

Digital Health

Cloud Computing

Internet of Things

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-09-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2028-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-30 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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60

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Ottawa, Canada

Disciplines

Information Technology (IT) Digital Media Digital Marketing View 22 other Masters in Digital Media in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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100

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60

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Have a Bachelor’s degree with a specialization or a major (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline with a minimum admission average of 75% (B+).

Have completed a course in statistics; a course in management information systems or computing; and two advanced courses showing specialization in one of three disciplines: creative arts and humanities (online multi-media or communications); management (digital transformation management or strategy); technology (online application development or data science).

Identify at least one professor 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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Preference Form

2 Recommendation letters

Transcripts

English Proficiency

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

19630 CAD / year

≈ 19630 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

6270 CAD / year

≈ 6270 CAD / year

Additional Details

Ontario residents: $2,708.52/ semester

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.

Funding

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