Athabasca University

What you'll study

The program provides foundational and applied study in instructional systems, learning theory and program evaluation. Elective options address current trends in educational technology, online teaching and project management. Course work emphasizes state-of-the-art knowledge and practical, hands-on experience with distance-education technologies.

Entry requirements

Admission requires a baccalaureate degree or equivalent education and experience. You must complete at least 9 of the program’s 18 credits through Athabasca University. All courses are taken online; multiple start dates are offered throughout the year.

Career prospects

Graduates are prepared for roles that design and implement educational programs across sectors. Typical positions include instructional designer, e‑learning developer, curriculum developer, training manager, learning and development coordinator, educational technology specialist, online course developer, corporate trainer, educational consultant and learning experience designer.

Scholarships & funding angle

Athabasca provides published tuition, fee and program application details on its website; prospective students should review those fees and application/admission charges and contact the program office for guidance on financial planning and any available institutional funding or discounts (for example, an Indigenous tuition reduction noted for eligible graduate students).