Digital Innovation (MDI)
Learn technical, business, and leadership skills to manage change and drive value in the digital economy.
Why choose this program?
Gain the knowledge and experience needed to boost your digital management career within any industry or sector. In the Master of Digital Innovation (MDI), you'll not only learn from experts from the Faculties of Computer Science, Management, and Law but also have the opportunity to customize your experience through certificate options that will provide you with a distinct set of skills and knowledge to meet your career objectives.
Careers
Graduates of the Master of Digital Innovation program at »ÆÉ«Ö±²¥ work in diverse fields such as technology, health care, and consulting.
The Faculty of Computer Science reports strong graduate outcomes, with many graduates remaining in Canada after graduation and a high proportion securing employment inÌýtechnology relatedÌýfields.
Program options
Professional: This course-based master’s program will enable you to acquire specialized knowledge, enhance critical skills, and advance your career. Learn more about professional master's degrees at Dal.
Thesis: Perform rigorous research under the supervision of a researcher in your chosen field.
Internship: learn from leading experts and experience first-hand how digital innovation is transforming organizations. Ìý
Certificates
Areas of study
As a digital innovation student in the Faculty of Computer Science, you’ll learn in a dynamic, hands-on environment shaped by leading expertise in areas such as:Ìý
- artificial intelligence
- human-computer interaction
- systems
- networks and security
- algorithms
- bio informatics
All graduate programs at »ÆÉ«Ö±²¥ are collaboratively delivered by a home Faculty and theÌýFaculty of Graduate Studies.
Admission requirements
You'll need to meet theÌýFaculty of Graduate Studies minimum requirementsÌýas well as any program-specific admission requirements before you can apply.
The next deadline to apply for this program is April 1 (international students) andÌýJune 1 (Canadian)Ìýfor a September start.
Program-specific requirements
This program requires you to meet the following criteria:
- Four-year undergraduate university degree
- ApplicantsÌýmay have an undergraduate or graduate degree across diverse disciplines (computer science, business, law, health, etc.)
- MinimumÌýGPA of 3.0
- IntroductoryÌýprogramming courses are recommended but notÌýrequired
- ProofÌýof English language proficiency isÌýrequiredÌýforÌýinternational applicants, as part of the online application.
For more information about English language proficiency tests, please visit the  Faculty of Graduate Studies English language proficiency requirements.
Financial information
Questions about tuition and fees? Contact Student Accounts.
Email student.accounts@dal.ca or phone 902-494-3998.
