University of Ottawa

Overview

The Digital Transformation and Innovation program at the University of Ottawa equips students to spearhead organizational change driven by data, artificial intelligence, and interconnected technologies. This master's degree emphasizes a multidisciplinary approach, fostering essential skills in digital strategy, user experience, and the design of responsible technology.

What you'll study

The curriculum is thoughtfully crafted to establish a solid grounding in concepts of digital transformation, progressively enhancing expertise through hands-on, technology-centric courses.

Core learning areas

• Digital transformation foundations and research methods, including courses such as Research Workshop in Digital Transformation and Innovation
• Digital business and technology platforms, featuring courses like Internet Technologies and Mobile Commerce and Web Services
• Data and analytics for decision-making, covering subjects such as Data Science Applications and Applied Data Science
• User experience and interaction design, with courses including User Experience Principles and Practices and Design Thinking
• Ethics and responsible innovation, addressing topics like Communication Ethics and Ethics for Design, AI, and Robotics
• Security, governance, and architecture, exploring areas such as Cyber Security Systems and Strategies
• Knowledge and organizational practices, including Strategic Knowledge Management

Additional topics you may encounter

• Cloud services and architecture, covering courses like Cloud Services Architecture
• E-commerce systems and technologies, with subjects such as Electronic Commerce Technologies
• Mobile commerce technologies, including Mobile Commerce Technologies

Note: Course offerings and the precise sequence may vary based on academic planning and intake. Your individualized study plan will be finalized by the program upon admission.

Entry requirements

Applicants should possess a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field, ideally with a specialization or major. An admission average of 75% (B+) is generally required.

Career prospects

Graduates of the Digital Transformation and Innovation program are well-prepared for various roles in industries undergoing rapid digital evolution. Potential career paths include positions in digital strategy, user experience design, data analytics, and responsible technology development, among others. With the increasing demand for skilled professionals in these areas, graduates can expect a range of opportunities in both established organizations and innovative startups.