The Master’s in Digital Transformation and Innovation Concentration UX Design at
University of Ottawa
is a
2
years
long
program for international students,
taught in English.
Master’s in Digital Transformation and Innovation Concentration UX Design
The Master’s in Digital Transformation and Innovation Concentration UX Design at
University of Ottawa
is a
2
years
long
program for international students,
taught in English.
📖Introduction
The University of Ottawa, founded in 1848, is the largest bilingual (English-French) university in the world. Located in the heart of Canada's capital, Ottawa, the university has access to the great institutions of the country. With over 42,000 students, including more than 8,885 international students, the university offers a diverse and inclusive community for learning and growth. The university is committed to providing students with a rigorous education that prepares them for the challenges of the modern workforce. The faculty offers a wide range of academic programs, spanning multiple disciplines and levels of study, including the #1 French immersion program among Canadian universities. Graduates of the university enjoy a high employment rate of 97%, and the university offers over $60 million per year in student scholarships and bursaries, making education accessible and affordable for all.
The Digital Transformation and Innovation program is a multi-faculty collaboration between the Telfer School of Management, the Faculty of Arts, and the Faculty of Engineering to train highly qualified professionals to create, manage and research the profound change to our world that is happening as a result of electronic digital technology. 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.
The concentration in User Experience Design (UX Design) is a multidisciplinary graduate program with a strong commitment to industry relevance and the creative arts. In the program, students will:
1. Develop and demonstrate the ability to communicate with and integrate multi-disciplinary expertise related to UX.
2. Develop and demonstrate the ability to lead, design and create UX-based transformation and innovation using current and emerging tools, techniques and technology.
3. Develop skills in visual literacy, narratives, cognitive psychology, interaction design, information architecture and gender / cultural awareness and demonstrate the ability to apply them in practice.
4. Develop and demonstrate the ability to assess, test and research innovations in UX Design with sensitivity and awareness around ethics, equity, diversity, business impact and social impact.
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Courses (Preview) Internet Technologies and Mobile Commerce Data Science Applications Applied Data Science Mobile Commerce Technologies Ethics for Design, AI, and Robotics Systems and Architectures for Electronic Commerce Electronic Commerce Technologies User Experience Principles and Practices User Research Interaction Design Design Thinking Web Services Cyber Security Systems and Strategies Strategic Knowledge Management
The University of Ottawa is a bilingual (English-French) institution and the largest of its kind in the world. It is located in the heart of Canada's capital, giving students access to the country's great institutions. With over 42,000 students, including more than 8,885 international students, the university offers a diverse and inclusive community for learning and growth. The University of Ottawa boasts the #1 French immersion program among Canadian universities, providing students with the opportunity to improve their language skills and gain a deeper understanding of French culture. The university is committed to preparing students for successful careers, with a 97% employment rate for graduates. In addition, the university offers over $60 million per year in student scholarships and bursaries, making education accessible and affordable for all. The university has a wide range of academic programs, spanning multiple disciplines and levels of study. The faculty is dedicated to providing students with a rigorous education that prepares them for the challenges of the modern workforce.
🏠 Accommodation
You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.
You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.
How to book:
Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let
us
know your choice when you apply).
Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before
arriving. You
can arrive a few days before and
book it
You are not eligible to apply to this program because:
English fluency is required.
You need to be either:
- A native English speaker
- Studied a degree in English before
- Can demonstrate a high level of English
- Having an English certificate such as IELTS level 6 or TOEFL 95 and above is an advantage.
Minimum education level: Bachelor's.
You need to have above average grades for the program. C average or
above 55%.
All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.
Please choose the programs here
,
"You
are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of
getting accepted.
Required Documents:
Passport
Graduation certificate
Passport size photo
Official transcript
Personal statement
English certificate (You can take the English test online)
Guarantor letter
2 Recommendation letters
Preparing documents:
You can start your application now and send the application
documents
during
your application. Some documents you can
send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info
about
preparing
application documents is here
Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information
is
available
here.
The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application
fee and
upload
the application documents.
Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your
application within
2-3
days and proceed to the university or ask
you for further clarification
After it has been processed to the university you will receive
your unique
application ID from each university.
The university may contact you directly for further questions.
We will then follow up each week with the university for updates.
As soon as
there is any update we will let you know.
If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change
address at any
time
please let us know.
After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions
letter
electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable
deposit to the university.
Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the
admissions
letter and visa form to your home country.
