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32 Best UX/UI Desgin schools in Canada

Updated: February 29, 2024

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Below is a list of best universities in Canada ranked based on their research performance in UX/UI Desgin. A graph of 104K citations received by 3.74K academic papers made by 32 universities in Canada was used to calculate publications' ratings, which then were adjusted for release dates and added to final scores.

We don't distinguish between undergraduate and graduate programs nor do we adjust for current majors offered. You can find information about granted degrees on a university page but always double-check with the university website.

1. University of Toronto

For UX/UI Desgin

2. University of Alberta

3. Simon Fraser University

4. University of British Columbia

5. Dalhousie University

6. University of Calgary

7. University of Saskatchewan

8. University of Waterloo

9. Concordia University

10. Carleton University

11. Queen's University

12. McGill University

13. University of Montreal

14. University of Victoria

15. Western University

16. University of Ottawa

17. University of Guelph

18. York University

19. University of New Brunswick

20. University of Manitoba

21. School of Higher Technology - University of Quebec

22. Laval University

23. HEC Montreal

24. Polytechnic School of Montreal

25. University of Windsor

26. University of Sherbrooke

27. Ryerson University

28. University of Regina

29. Ontario Tech University

30. University of Quebec in Montreal

31. Memorial University of Newfoundland

32. McMaster University

The best cities to study UX/UI Desgin in Canada based on the number of universities and their ranks are Toronto , Edmonton , Burnaby , and Vancouver .

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Fanshawe College

User Experience Design

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Your Learning Experience

Fanshawe’s User Experience Design program focuses on the four components of user experience: research, ideation, design and communication. You will learn to craft digital interfaces and experiences that meet the needs of audiences using human-centered design. Drawing from a multi-disciplinary background, you will gain an in-depth understanding of design thinking frameworks and research methodologies, and UX design and UX research deliverables. You will also get practical experience in project and stakeholder management, testing, prototyping and communication. 

As you develop effective UX design skills, you will be prepared to work with clients from a range of industries, helping to meet the strategic objectives of businesses and organizations. Experiential learning opportunities will allow you to apply your learning in real-world settings, and ensure your skills meet the current demands of the ever-growing UX job market. During the second semester, you will have the opportunity to participate in internal or external client-based projects, becoming a UX team member of a product development development team. 

Graduates of Fanshawe’s User Experience Design program are qualified for a wide-variety of roles within the digital media industry as: 

• Interaction Designer
• User Experience Researcher
• User Experience Designer
• Information Architect
• Product Designer
• Communication Designer
• Information Designer

Did you know Fanshawe consistently ranks high in graduation employment rates among large colleges in Ontario? Check out our graduate employment rates and other key performance indicators .

1. Use team leadership, facilitation, and presentation skills in the effective completion of user experience design projects.

2. Represent a linked sequence of observed evidence, collected data, qualitative research findings, interpretations and proposed design solutions to stakeholders to solicit support and commitment

3. Assess requirements of a user experience design project, in order to increase corporate acceptance, usability and effectiveness

4. Present persuasive arguments in support of user experience projects which balance user needs with business objectives

5. Collect and interpret stakeholder input to inform the design of projects that meet complex project and business goals.

6. Manage projects using current and proven methodologies to coordinate the work of a multidisciplinary user experience design team

7. Adapt recommendations and courses of action in accordance with explicit and implicit cultural, professional and ethical constructs involved in solving user experience design problems

8. Resolve uncertainties and create shared purpose with stakeholders using iterative prototyping

9. Evaluate, adjust and communicate design decisions in alignment with financial, technical, accessibility and usability factors.

10. Use accessibility standards and inclusive best practices to ensure that all products and/or services meet the needs of all users.

11. Use principles of information architecture to make complex information accessible to users and ensure it meets the needs of all project stakeholders

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Program coordinator:.

Justin Brunner

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Ontario College Diploma, Ontario College Advanced Diploma, Degree or equivalent in Arts, Media, Design or Computer Programming or an equivalent qualification from another institution as judged by the College

Work experience and relevant education judged by the College to be equivalent to the above

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User Experience Design (MSc)

Note: This program has been approved by the Wilfrid Laurier University Senate. It is subject to final approval by the Ontario Universities Council on Quality Assurance (QC) and the Ministry of Colleges and Universities (MCU). Applications are accepted as of March 13, 2024, but offers will not be made until final approval is obtained by the QC. Eligibility for OSAP for this program is pending approval from the MCU.

User Experience (UX) Design is the process of designing digital and other types of products or services that are user-friendly, intuitive, and easy to navigate. These solutions may be applied to the web, 3D and immersive environments, as well as many other types of products, processes and services.

The Master of Science (MSc) in UX at Laurier will prepare you to launch your UX career through a focus on practical, professional learning so you can build your CV and job ready portfolio .

Work with UX professionals and organizations.

Optional eight month paid co-op.

Located in Canada’s technology triangle near Toronto and Waterloo.

Program Details

About the field of ux.

UX professionals are in high demand and have been ranked among the top 10 best jobs internationally. This is likely due to the fact that UX professionals are valuable in a wide range of industries, including retail, medicine, technology, finance, education and government.

About Laurier's Program

We approach UX design from a broad perspective that includes digital solutions such as apps, as well as services, products, and immersive spaces. Students learn both the theory and tools used by UX designers and receive hands-on training in psychology and UX research methods, design thinking, business strategy, prototyping, usability testing, interface design and more.

Program Structure

You'll start building your portfolio from your first semester in the program and work on real projects with clients from industry, government and community organizations.

A competitive entry eight-month co-op opportunity is available after your second semester.

Coursework Stream

Term 1 (fall)​.

• UX600 Intro to Human-Centered Design
• UX601 Research Methods I​
• UX602 Human Factors​

Term 2 (Winter​)

• UX603 Strategy and Management​
• UX604 Research Methods II​
• UX605 UX Prototyping​

Term 3 (Spring​)

• UX606 Immersive Design​
• UX607 Service Design​
• UX608 Design Ethics​

Term 4 (Fall) ​

• UX695 Client Project​

Co-op Stream

Term 4 (fall), term 5 (winter).

Take the first step in your graduate education and apply to one of our graduate programs. Follow our three-step admission process — we’ll walk you through how to apply and prepare for your first day as a graduate student.

• Start: Fall (September)
• Format: Full-time
• Applications open: March 13
• Application deadline: March 25 for first consideration; April 30 (international applicants), Aug. 15 (domestic applicants)

Admission Requirements

• A four-year undergraduate degree or equivalent from an accredited university; applications are invited from students with an honours degree in any discipline.
• A minimum B+ average in the last two years of study and a B average overall.
• Applications are reviewed by the graduate program admissions committee, which considers prior postsecondary grades, a statement of intent and letters of reference.

Application Checklist

After you have submitted your OUAC application , paid the non-refundable application fee, and Laurier has received your application, you'll receive an email from [email protected] advising you to upload the additional required documentation to Laurier’s Online Registration and Information System (LORIS) .

Note that the application process and the uploading of supplemental documentation, which includes references, typically takes two weeks. To avoid disappointment, apply early.

An application for admission to the MSc in User Experience Design program must include:

• The Application Summary, which is generated after you complete your OUAC application (log back in to OUAC to retrieve it).
• Transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate work.
• A completed statement of intent .
• A resume of your academic and work experience. Include a history of your publication and scholarly paper activity and any other information you feel will interest the admissions committee.
• Completed reference forms . Two academic references are required. Note: Reference forms are electronically submitted to Laurier by the referee and do not need to be uploaded.

Visit our Graduate Admissions Toolkit for more information about applying.

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English proficiency.

Proficiency in written and spoken English is essential to graduate studies at Laurier. Applicants whose language of instruction during their previous postsecondary education was not in English must submit evidence of proficiency in English. If applicable, results from accepted testing services must be uploaded to  LORIS .

Further Information for International Applicants

If you are an international applicant, you will find more information about English proficiency, international student fees and financial aid on our International Graduate Student Admissions page .

Your Next Steps

Questions?  Contact us at [email protected] .

“Being able to make everyday interactions quicker and easier using user experience design opened my eyes to how transformative data-driven design can be. I really appreciate the opportunity to work in supportive environments that allow me to centre equity and impact in my work."

Fatima Khan, User Experience Design student

Brantford Campus

This program is available on Laurier's Brantford campus.

With its buildings spread throughout the city's heart, the Brantford campus is interwoven into the downtown core and is home to a variety of programs and services.

Class sizes are small at Laurier Brantford, giving you a great opportunity to work closely with professors and create meaningful connections.

Learn more about Laurier's campuses .

Tuition and Funding

Regardless of the type of graduate degree program you intend to pursue, financial planning is important. At Laurier, we want to provide you with as much information as possible about a variety of scholarship and funding opportunities and equip you with the skills to manage your finances effectively in the years to come.

Graduate Tuition and Funding

"With contributions from several university-based partners, ASPIRE provides graduate students and postdoctoral researchers with informative, hands-on professional skills training essential for degree and post-degree success."

Brent Wolfe , Associate Vice-President and Dean, Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies

Sample jobs include:

• user experience designer
• user researcher
• information architect
• interaction designer
• user experience consultant
• usability analyst
• web content designer
• government service designer
• product manager

Your Path to Post-Degree Success

ASPIRE is Laurier's professional skills development training program for graduate students. The program helps you craft an individualized, extracurricular learning plan tailored to your professional journey and entry to the workplace .

Learn about the interests of our faculty members. If you are looking for more information about this program, have questions, or want to set up a meeting, contact a member of our team . 

Kathryn Carter Professor

Bruce Gillespie Associate Professor

Abby Goodrum Professor

Maurita Harris Assistant Professor

Scott Nicholson Professor

Sadeem Qureshi Assistant Professor

Mark Weiler Web and User Experience Librarian

Kenneth Werbin Associate Dean Associate Professor

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User Experience Design (UXD)

| arm: archives & records management | c&t: culture & technology | cips: critical information policy studies | hcds: human centered data science |   isd: information systems & design | kmim: knowledge management & information management | lis: library & information science | uxd: user experience design |, uxd concentration liaison: prof. velian pandeliev.

UXD concentration overview |   Requirements | Suggested electives | Careers in User Experience Design |

User experience (UX) is concerned with a user’s total experience when interacting with digital systems. It applies several traditional facets of Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) and more recent developments such as experiential and affective design. To create successful and positive user experiences, UX designers must consider ways in which humans interact with technology by studying typical users, context of uses, interaction techniques and resulting emotions, and UX assessment metrics.

The User Experience Design (UXD) concentration aims to provide students with the necessary core knowledge and skills to become marketable UX designers. It recognizes the demand for professionals who can envision, design, and evaluate outstanding user experiences for digital products. Through a mix of theoretical and hands-on approaches, students will work collaboratively and intensively on a variety of design problems ranging from traditional digital systems (e.g., desktop, website, mobile) to recent advances in the field of HCI (e.g., 3D user interfaces, wearables, tangible interfaces, social platforms). A particular emphasis will be given to the factors influencing the overall UX when interacting with digital systems. Interdisciplinary design thinking and knowledge translation through a User-Centred Design (UCD) approach are stressed.

Project-based design-oriented classes will allow students to gain transferable insights into complex problems, work with experts in other fields, and learn how to communicate across disciplines. Students will engage with each stage of the UXD process – brainstorming, data gathering, analysis, designing, prototyping, and evaluation – in order to produce research projects that can lead to published papers, conference presentations, thesis projects, competition winners, new products and services, and start-up businesses.

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Concentration requirements:.

Year 1 required courses

• INF1005H – Information Workshop I (0.25 CR)
• INF1006H – Information Workshops II (0.25 CR)
• INF1602H – Fundamentals of User Experience (0.5 CR)
• INF2169H – User-Centred Information Systems Development (0.5 CR)
• INF2170H – Information Architecture (0.5 CR)
• INF2191H – User Interface Design (0.5 CR)

Year 2 required courses

• INF2192H – Representing UX (0.5 CR)
• Elective courses,  co-op option ,  thesis option , or  collaborative specialization  (5.0 credit)
• Take a look at our suggested electives

Students are required to complete a total of 8.0 credits for their MI degree.

Students are able to take their Year 1 required courses in Year 2 as long as it is not a pre-requisite to a Year 2 required course (or other requirements). It is, however, recommended that you complete your Year 1 required courses in Year 1 as they provide foundational knowledge. For students thinking about Co-op, you should complete all Year 1 required courses in Year 1.

The use of interactive kiosks, 3D technology, mobile apps and the latest digital tools is growing as museums integrate technology into all aspects of their operations. Students interested in the cross section of information and museum studies may wish to apply for the Combined Degree Program (CDP)  to explore such areas. The CDP allows students to complete both MI + MMSt degrees in three years.

Quick links to resources:

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Careers in User Experience Design

Students looking to engage in hands-on experience, widen their professional network and engage in professional development should connect with our Careers Services . The Faculty of Information offers a variety of work-integrated learning opportunities such as:  MI Co-op option , practicum , job shadowing , and  ask-an-alum .

We encourage our students to engage widely in various professional circles and broaden your horizons beyond disciplinary boundaries. Our students, alumni and faculty are members of many professional associations. Our strong ties, built over many years, with these institutions keep us all abreast of the latest trends in the industries. Throughout the year, students may find representatives and members of these associations taking active roles in assisting our students by providing relevant industry insights and networking opportunities.

Some of these include:

• SIGCHI –  Special Interest Group on Computers & Human Interaction
• IA Institute –  The Information Architecture Institute
• IxDA –  Interaction Design Association
• ToRCHI –  Toronto Region’s Special Interest Group on Computer-Human Interaction
• UXPA –  User Experience Professionals Association

Please visit our Student Experience & Life page on student councils, clubs and associations that our students engage and participate actively in.

Who hires our UXD graduates?

UX/KM designers are creating their own environments which reflect the present and the future of the technology era, from start-ups to collaborative enterprises, from online companies to think-thanks, from profit-sharing coops to NGOs. This new field traverses established fields of media, technology, design, communications, knowledge management, engineering, visual design, etc. Job titles are being invented every day, and consequently, they vary from one organization to the next.

Our alumni work in a wide range of organizations and industries, including: marketing and communications, digital media, advertising, financial services, technology, government, non-profit and more.

Sample employers include: Axure, Critical Mass, Deloitte Digital, Electronic Arts, H2 Central Marketing & Communications, Feast Interactive, MacLaren McCann, MaRS Discovery District, Nurun, Ontario Public Service, Open Road Communications, Our Digital World, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Rogers Communications, SapientNitro, Scotiabank, TAXI, TD Bank Financial Group, United Nations, and many others.

Sample roles include: App Designer, Content Manager, Digital Communications & Web Manager, Digital Project Manager, Director, Digital Strategy, Human Centered Design Manager, Information Architect (IA), Interaction Designer, Multimedia Developer, Senior Interaction, Designer, Solution Developer, User Experience Designer (UXD), UX Analyst, UX Architect, UX Strategist, Web Developer.

Suggested Electives

For students who enrolled in the UXD or KMD concentration prior to 2016 have the option of completing under the old set of required courses, as follows (not available to students enrolled in 2016 and after; all students must follow one set of requirements or the other, and cannot mix and match):

• KMD1001H — Theory and Methods in Knowledge Media Design
• KMD1002H — Applications in Knowledge Media
• INF2169H / KMD2001H — Human-Centred Design
• INF1601Y — Knowledge Media Design Major Project
• Elective courses or a second concentration

Faculty of Information Elective Courses

• INF1003H — Information Systems, Services and Design
• INF1230H — Management of Information Organizations
• INF1325H — Online Information Retrieval
• INF1339H — Introduction to Computational Thinking
• INF1340H — Programming for Data Science
• INF1341H — System Analysis and Process Innovation
• INF1342H — System Requirements and Architectural Design
• INF1343H — Data Modeling and Database Design
• INF1501H — Culture & Technology I
• INF1502H — Culture & Technology II
• INF2040H — Project Management
• INF2110H — Design and Evaluation of Information Literacy Programs
• INF2122H — Digital Preservation and Curation
• INF2125H — Developing a Diversity Mindset in the Information Professions
• INF2134H — Business Information Resources
• INF2149H — Administrative Decision-Making in Information Organizations
• INF2164H — UX Research and Design for Video Games
• INF2165H — Accesibility and Inclusive Design
• INF2167H — Community Informatics
• INF2171H — Usability Assessment: Concepts, Methods and Tools
• INF2176H — Information Management in Organizations-Models and Platforms
• INF2177H — Information Management and Systems
• INF2181H — Information Policy, Regulation and Law
• INF2183H — Knowledge Management and Systems
• INF2190H — Data Analytics: Introduction, Methods and Practical Approaches
• INF2199H — Critical and Human-Centred Approaches to Information Visualization
• INF2200H — UX Leadership and Influence
• INF2201H — ICTs, Design, and Marginality
• INF2210H — Human Values in Data Science
• INF2241H — Critical Making
• INF2242H — Studying Information and Knowledge Practices
• INF2243H — Critical Histories of Information and Communication Technologies
• INF2300H — Biodesign, Emerging Technologies, and Social Impact
• INF2304H — UX for GLAM (Galleries, Libraries, Archives, and Museums)
• INF2306H — Designing for Knowledge Work
• INF2310H — Designing UX for Mixed Reality Systems
• INF2320H — Remix Culture
• INF2330H — Information Ethnography
• INF2331H — The Future of the Book
• KMD2002H — Technologies for Knowledge Media
• KMD2004H — Knowledge Media, Culture & Society
• KMD3000H — Readings in Knowledge Media
• MSL2325H — Museums and New Media Practice

External University of Toronto Elective Courses

• Please view or download this PDF of UXD Related Courses at University of Toronto (PDF)

For MI students that may be interested in picking electives from outside their degree program (i.e. non-INF courses): Please review the external course guide for details on how to do so.

Concentration Requirements Prior to Fall 2016

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User Experience (UX) Design

Online option, online full-time programs.

Online full-time programs are offered as either Daytime, or a combination of Evenings and Saturdays. Check your program Dates and Times to see what the program commitment will be.

Find out more about Full-Time Online programs

Humber is proud to have the highest graduate employment and employer satisfaction rate of the GTA colleges based on Colleges Ontario’s key performance indicators for college graduates in 2022-2023.

Program Overview

Humber’s User Experience (UX) Design graduate certificate simulates the interdisciplinary approaches needed to achieve an innovation process with a focus on design desirability, technological feasibility and business viability. In two semesters, you will be prepared to innovate by problem finding through design research, problem understanding through synthesis, and problem solving through design and prototyping experiences. You will learn how to create valuable courses of action by generating design problem hypotheses, structured design process plans, compelling UX deliverables and persuasive arguments.

You will learn human-centered design methods and rhetoric that ground your design in the needs of the public. In addition, you will learn how to use interaction design and design systems through industry-standard quality assurance methods, and how to design and implement user interfaces to follow corporate strategies. A variety of conceptual and practical work will help you develop effective UX design skills.

As a user experience designer, you will employ the work-practice of prototyping concepts in order to describe ways to integrate digital services with material products and environments. As a UX researcher, you will discover insights through usability testing and apply them to create value for corporate clients and their customers. Toward the conclusion of this program, you will convert your acquired skills and achievements into a portfolio of design products that will help you launch a career as a UX design professional. This program fosters the practical discipline, relevance and currency essential in the contemporary, ever-growing UX job market  using in-class studio spaces, case studies, peer-to-peer learning, live client work and a field experience. Graduates will have engaged in varied and comprehensive workplace experiences by the end of the three semesters.

All courses are hybrid and will combine online and in-class instruction and studio work.

At Humber, courses are delivered in a variety of formats:

In-Person - An in-person course is delivered fully on campus.

Online Asynchronous (A) - An online asynchronous course has no fixed class schedule and allows students to engage with the course at different times according to their needs. Faculty provide modules, which are completed independently by the students according to established deadlines.

Online Synchronous (S) - An online synchronous course is delivered fully online and requires faculty and students to participate in real-time according to a fixed schedule. Classes are scheduled for a specific day and time.

Hybrid - A hybrid course is a combination of in-person and online classes and follows a set schedule. Students must be available to attend in-person classes at scheduled times during the semester.

The chart below outlines the delivery options available for each course in this program, by campus. For some academic terms, there may be more than one delivery option available. You’ll be able to select your preferred options when building your course schedule during open enrolment. Preferences for course delivery will be considered on a first come, first served basis. Some Humber programs are also delivered fully online, where all courses are delivered online.

International students: the impact of studying from outside of Canada on Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) eligibility differs significantly based on when you start your program. Please review the PGWP eligibility before choosing your program and course delivery.

Work-Integrated Learning  

Work-integrated learning  .

This program includes a 160-hour (minimum) field experience which may be completed full time in the third semester. 

Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) at Humber

Work-integrated learning.

Work-integrated learning opportunities prepare you for your future career. You will apply what you’ve learned in class and in real-world environments through a wide range of academic, community and industry partnerships. These work-integrated learning opportunities may include field experiences, professional practicums and co-operative education.

Field Experience

A field experience offers students an opportunity to engage in intensive experiences related to their field of study or career goals to build their skills, knowledge and abilities. Field experiences may be paid or unpaid.

Professional Practicum

Programs requiring a professional practicum offer practice-based experience or work hours for a professional license or certification. Students work under the direct supervision of an experienced professional. Placements are unpaid.

Co-operative Education

Students in co-op programs gain experience through paid work terms in their field of study that become progressively more complex as their skill level increases.

Optional Co-operative Education

Students in co-op programs gain experience through paid work terms in their field of study that become progressively more complex as their skill level increases. The co-op portion of this program is optional.

If you would like to learn more about work-integrated learning at Humber, visit WIL AT HUMBER

The Humber Advantage

• ART STUDENTS VOTE FOR FUTURE
• USABILITY LAB

Media & Creative Arts Students Vote for the Future

Students from more than eight Media & Creative Arts programs worked with Villamedia to test the company's AI-driven generative art project, Vote for Peace, and to learn how the technology may be used in the future.

This Usability Lab is specialized, in that it was purposefully built for usability studies to ensure that the environment does not interfere with the testing. Designed with flexibility at its core, it has been equipped with a broad variety of technology, supporting usability testing at many different levels of sophistication.

What makes this lab unique is the fact that it is mobile. This one-of-a-kind usability lab can be delivered to those who wish to use and evaluate our designs, as well as their own. For our students, they can participate in, and lead experiments that will truly test the designs they have developed, to make sure they work in the manner they have been designed to work.

Expert Faculty

• FACULTY HIGHLIGHTS

Asma Asad Khan

Asma is a Design Professor and thorough Creative with a history of working in the innovation and design industry and higher education both. Her forte is Interaction Design, Experience Design, UI, Design Thinking, Visual Design, Storytelling and tinkering with other emerging design and multimedia practices. Her classroom is more like a playing field with two way communication of thoughts, ideas and design process based in empathy and creative problem solving.

Asma has worked internationally and locally for more than a decade doing advertising and design. Her portfolio includes various multinational brands and tech start ups. Besides digital media, some of her interests that add soulfulness to her work and class environment are inclusive design and culture, teaching yoga and spirituality.

Vishaal Bedi

As a professor teaching in the user experience and game programs, Vishaal joins Humber College after an extensive and varied career as a user experience (UX) practitioner. Vishaal has worked in the healthcare, consulting, banking, e-commerce and software industry in both UX designer and researcher roles. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Industrial Engineering) from Ryerson University, a Masters of Engineering (Human Factors/UX Specialization) from the University of Toronto. Vishaal uses storytelling as part of this teaching to engage and immerse students in the classroom with a strong focus on active learning and industry case studies.

Bria Cole is a media storyteller, junior architect, and educator. Bria's extensive experience in the non-fiction film communities and with cultural institutions in Toronto and New York has shaped her work and interests, intersecting media arts, architectural design, and narrative. She practices neighbourhood design and documentary film. She holds a Master of Arts in Media Studies from the New School and a Master of Architecture from the University of Toronto. She is currently completing a feature documentary, Reconstructing Annie .

Dylan Cunanan

Dylan's background in academic advising and career counselling made student affairs natural for him. Paired with his education in media and design, working in UX/UI design, community management, and post-secondary education was the perfect career that crossed innovation, advocacy, and research.

He couldn't choose between theory and practice - so Dylan chose both! He holds a diploma in Media Communications and a BAA in Media Studies. His published research is about cognitive behaviours in mobile environments, and he is now researching abstract semiotics in environmental graphic design.

After completing his MA in Media Production, Dylan continued his career at Humber College as a professor for the Graphic Design, Multimedia Design and Development, Bachelor of Design - User Experience, and User Experience Design programs, primarily teaching the Information Design and Digital Technology courses.

Julia Le Clair

Julia is a multidisciplinary artist and emerging creative technologist rooted in the fascination of new and digital media, who has cultivated a wide array of skills relating to digital platforms, techniques and methodologies. Julia holds a master's in Digital Media and a bachelor's in Fine Arts, specializing in tangible media and communication design. As an educator, she strives to empower her students to embrace experimentation, challenge conventions, and explore the fusion of art and technology; to become trailblazers, and to foster not only skilled artists but also astute critical thinkers in this ever-evolving landscape of hybrid spaces and creative expressions.

George Paravantes

George Paravantes (MFA IxD) is a product interaction designer and faculty member of the User Experience Design graduate certificate program. As an interaction design instructor, his areas of expertise are in mobile interaction design, human-centred design research, motion graphics, multimodal interactions in augmented and virtual reality. His industry experience encompasses both interaction design and industrial design.

George holds a Master of Fine Arts in Interaction Design from the Umea Institute of Design in Sweden. His final thesis research work explored the mobile context within the connected car experiences. This work was done in collaboration with Nokia Helsinki and Volkswagen Germany.

George’s international work experience includes Research In Motion, Nokia Finland, Volkswagen Germany, Drive Design UK, along with various consulting work with both mobile and AI startsups in Toronto. His pursuit of innovation was recognized as co-inventor of two user interface patents for Volkswagen’s connected electric vehicle car concepts. Along with his students, he was recognized with a League of Innovation Award for interaction design work on an educational marking app. Recently he was recognized with fellow faculty member Dennis Kappen for Humber's 2019 Research Excellence Award for their work researching the user experience and interaction design of augmented reality within the context of autonomous systems. They have published a research paper and built prototypes on this topic and recently presented with the students at the AutoUI 2018 industry conference.

Yves Rannou

Yves Rannou is a highly accomplished professional with a diverse and impressive educational background. Holding a Bachelor of Science with a minor in psychology, a Master of Education and Curriculum, and an MBA in Business Management, Yves possesses a unique blend of academic expertise and practical experience that he now brings to his role at Humber College.

Yvonne Shek

As a User Experience (UX) practitioner with over 25 years experience in the field, I’m excited to bring my passion and experience to my new role at Humber College.

My own journey in UX started at the University of Toronto, where I majored in cognitive psychology and minored in anthropology and industrial engineering. My interests led me to pursue a master's degree at the University College London in ergonomics.

Since then, I’ve worked at the Department of National Defence in human factors research, media and design agencies, consulting firms, and started my own UX consulting firm in 2013. I’ve completed hundreds of client projects. The industries I’ve worked in span real estate, food and hospitality, government, financial institutions, retail, telecommunications, education, healthcare, automotive, entertainment, non-profit, and others. I enjoy public speaking and have spoken at CanUX, The IA Summit, Euro IA, and the UPA.

My personal areas of interest include UX research, service design, design for the greater good, continuous improvement, personal growth, upstream thinking, decision making, and problem solving. My vision for my students intersects my areas of interest--exactly. My goal is to help coach the next generation of design thinkers to solve wicked, complex, and seemingly impossible problems.

Study Abroad

We offer many global opportunities for you to explore during your time at Humber! We live in a very interconnected world and by participating in a global opportunity, not only will you gain new skills, but you may also be eligible for academic credits and/or  co-curricular record  (CCR). Some of the global opportunities at Humber include Summer Abroad, Semester Exchange, faculty-led trips, Humber Global Summer School, and many others! To learn more, please visit  Humber Global Opportunities .

Your Career

Typical careers for graduates include interaction designer, user experience researcher, user experience designer, information architect, product designer, communication designer and information designer.

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Program Availability

International students can now apply to this program at Humber’s new International Graduate School (IGS) .

Humber is a publicly-funded institution and does not have a public-private partnership. International students graduating from Humber or Humber’s International Graduate School (IGS) are eligible to apply for a Post-Graduation Work Permit .

International Students in Canada who apply for May 2024 start could be eligible for a $1,000 Scholarship*. Apply now

Please note the new International Admissions Process and Provincial Attestation Letters. Read the update

International Students Out of Canada can Apply through Humber International

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Block-based: Students select a pre-set weekly schedule of courses that best meets their needs. Block-Based schedules may include in-person, hybrid and online courses.

Course-based: Students create their own schedule of courses from among in-person, hybrid and online options.

Condensed Week - Courses requiring students to come to campus are scheduled over 2-3 days per week. Online courses are scheduled on other days.

Online - Courses are scheduled only online and may be delivered asynchronously, where students study independently or synchronously, where students attend the online class on a specified time and day.

Twilight - In-person, online synchronous and hybrid courses are generally scheduled after 3:00pm.

Twilight-Online: Online synchronous courses are generally scheduled after 3:00 pm.

User Experience UX Design Program

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Senior Dean Update: Media & Creative Arts Anti-Racism Action Plan

Fri, October 15, 2021

In June 2020, I committed the FMCA to seven action items to address the attitudes, behaviours and structures that act as barriers for students from Indigenous and equity-deserving communities.

Update: Humber Music Solidarity One Year On

In June 2020, Humber Music faculty pledged to address systemic racism and gender discrimination in the music programs by working with students, alumni, administrators, and industry experts

A Message from the Senior Dean: Music Degree Update

Tue, April 27, 2021

Over the past few months, the Faculty of Media & Creative Arts began a review of our Bachelor of Music program delivery.

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Becoming an apprentice.

Find an employer willing to sponsor you as an apprentice.

Contact the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development to register as an apprentice.

Work with your employer approximately one year before attending Humber.

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Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP)

If you’re in high school – grade 11 or 12 – you can earn co-op education credits through work placements in some skilled trades.

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Domestic students.

Applications to Humber are made through ontariocolleges.ca . Be sure to submit your application by the equal consideration deadline of February 1. You may apply after February 1, however, post-February 1 applications will be considered on a first-come, first-served basis depending on the availability of the space in the program.

To check program availability refer to the Campus/Availability listing on Humber’s program pages, search by availability , or ontariocolleges.ca .

To see where you are in the admissions process, visit the Admissions Road Map .

International Students

If you’re an international student, you can apply directly to Humber via our International Centre .

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Admission Requirements

Admission selection is based on the following three requirements:

To be eligible for admission, you must possess the following:

• A bachelor’s degree or advanced diploma

Mature Applicants

Diplomas and certificates.

An applicant is considered a mature applicant if they have not completed secondary school or other postsecondary school, and will be 19 or older as of the first day of classes. Humber will invite you for testing to demonstrate that you meet all listed course requirements.

An applicant is considered a mature applicant if they have not completed secondary school or attended postsecondary studies, and will be 21 or older as of the first day of classes. Mature applicants for degree programs will be required to meet course requirements at the U/M level or equivalent.

College Transfer Applicants

An applicant is considered a college transfer applicant if they have completed some or all of a college-level credential. Humber may use a combination of secondary school and/or college courses and grades to determine program eligibility.

An applicant is considered a college transfer applicant if they have completed some or all of a college-level credential. Humber may use a combination of secondary school and/or college courses and grades to determine program eligibility. Applicants must have an overall minimum grade point average (GPA) of 65 per cent in the program. Applicants are required to disclose and provide academic transcripts for all course work completed at the postsecondary level.

University Transfer Applicants

An applicant is considered a university transfer applicant if they have completed some or all of a university-level credential. Humber may use a combination of secondary school and/or university courses and grades to determine program eligibility.

An applicant is considered a university transfer applicant if they have completed some or all of a university-level credential. Humber may use a combination of secondary school and/or university courses and grades to determine program eligibility. Applicants are required to disclose and provide academic transcripts for all course work completed at the postsecondary level.

English Language Proficiency

All applicants whose first language is not English must meet Humber’s English Language Proficiency Policy .

International Credit Evaluation

Canadian citizens or permanent residents with international education are required to provide a credential evaluation. Note, for international High school education course by course evaluations, ICAS must be used. For international post-secondary education, a WES evaluation must be provided. In situations where you expect to apply for transfer credit, it is recommended that a course by course WES evaluation is completed.

International Academic Equivalency

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Applying with an International Baccalaureate (IB)

Post-Admission Requirements

Once you have been accepted, and have confirmed your offer, you may need to complete a further set of requirements related to your program (Post-Admission Requirements).

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Fees & Financial Aid

The 2024/2025 fee for three semesters is:

• domestic: $6,971.04
• international: $20,778.84

Fees are subject to change.

Fees by Semester

Domestic Fees by Semester

International fees by semester.

*Plus Mandatory Health Insurance fee once per academic year: Fall start - $420 Winter start - $280 Summer start - $140

Additional Costs

Approximately $400 - materials and equipment.

Financial Aid, Scholarships and Bursaries

Understand the costs associated with coming to Humber and explore resources available from first year to your final year on Student Fees and Financial Resources .

Scholarships

Humber scholarships.

Find out more about scholarships and bursaries that you may be eligible for, visit Student Scholarships . International students can visit International Student Scholarships .

Humber Bursaries

Bursaries are available for Certificate, Diploma and Degree programs primarily based on financial need, visit Humber Bursaries.

External Awards, Bursaries & Scholarships

Find out more information about external scholarships and bursaries, visit External Awards.

Indigenous Student Awards, Bursaries & Scholarships

Humber offers a variety of bursaries and scholarships for Indigenous students, visit Indigenous Student Awards.

Explore Opportunities through Humber Pathways

Humber Pathways include:

• Opportunities to build on your college education and complete your diploma or degree at Humber.
• Degree and graduate study opportunities at other institutions in Ontario, Canada and abroad.

Additional information will be made available to students from their program before the beginning of the Winter term. Courses with in-person requirements will likely also have online components. The delivery mode of some courses is still being determined. Humber may need to change plans for in-person learning, subject to government and public health directives and/or additional health and safety considerations.

You can find a complete list of programs with downloads including program and course details at Current Student Resources  

Students in programs marked as online/in-person will have a combination of those two types of delivery. Additional information will be made available to students from their program in the first week of June. Courses with in-person requirements will likely also have online components. The delivery mode of some courses is still being determined. Humber may need to change plans for in-person learning, subject to government and public health directives and/or additional health and safety considerations.

Learning Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of the program, a graduate will:

• Facilitate team processes towards effective completion of user experience design projects.
• Represent a linked sequence of observed evidence, collected data, qualitative research findings, interpretations and proposed design solutions to stakeholders to solicit support and commitment.
• Assess requirements of a user experience design project, in order to increase corporate acceptance, usability and effectiveness.
• Present persuasive arguments in support of user experience projects which balance user needs with business objectives.
• Design a complex user experience project which considers a business uncertainty and plans for multiple outcomes.
• Manage projects using current and proven methodologies to coordinate the work of a multi-disciplinary user experience design team.
• Adapt recommendations and courses of action in accordance with explicit and implicit cultural, professional and ethical constructs involved in solving user experience design problems.
• Factor and refactor research methods and insight-generating frameworks in order to facilitate, inform and guide team problem-solving.
• Resolve uncertainties and create shared purpose with stakeholders using iterative prototyping.
• Evaluate, adjust and communicate design decisions in alignment with financial, technical, and usability factors.

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Develop knowledge and skills related to how humans search for and interact with information and media and design social and technological systems to support those interactions, in the information interaction and design graduate area of focus at the UBC School of Information.

Career opportunities

The iSchool information interaction and design graduate pathway is associated with professional work in fields such as:

• Information architecture
• Information services
• Instructional design
• Usability testing
• User-centred design

Research areas

The graduate pathway gives you the tools to be able to conduct research in multiple areas, including:

• Information behaviour
• Human-computer interaction
• Internet research
• Media studies
• Knowledge organization

Pathway coursework

• LIBR 514E (3) Taxonomies: Research and Evaluation
• LIBR 555 (3) Information Design I: Systems
• LIBR 556 (3) Information Design II: Documents

Secondary electives

• LIBR 514F (3) Information Visualization and Visual Analytics
• LIBR 539J (3) Data Sources in the Public Domain
• LIBR 553 (3) Understanding Information Users in Diverse Environments
• LIBR 554 (3) Database Design
• LIBR 557 (3) Information Retrieval Concepts and Practice
• LIBR 559C (3) Python Programming
• LIBR 574 (3) Project Management in Information Organizations
• LIBR 581 (3) Digital Libraries

Related electives

• LIBR 535 (3) Instructional Role of the Information Professional
• LIBR 559B (3) New Media for Children and Young Adults
• LIBR 561 (3) Information Policy
• LIBR 582 (3) Digital Images and Collections

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Relevant courses outside the iSchool

Courses in cognitive science, psychology, design, human-computer interaction, and courses in the Designing for People Program.

Welcome to the Graduate Program in Design

Master of arts (ma), master of design (mdes).

The Graduate Program in Design is distinguished by its emphasis on design research through practice and its interdisciplinary approach to graphic design. Our degrees are built around the introduction and application of design research methods: In the first term we emphasize disciplinary inquiry that can be used to expand the possibilities of how we think about visual communication, and in the second term we emphasize human-centred methods that attempt to address many of the vexing issues facing society today. Our students learn rigorous processes that question, analyze, and interpret the role of design in contemporary culture and society.

ENGAGE IN A STUDY OF THE DESIGN

The Master of Arts in Design Research (MA) and Master of Design (MDes) programs are on pause for Fall 2024 .

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Special Opportunities

Conference participation

Dialogues with accomplished national and international visitors

Stimulating field trips

Featured Faculty

Shital Desai

Research Interests

Human Centred Design, Designing for Humanity, Systems Design, Interaction Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Ageing and Technology, Health and Wellbeing, Designing for children, Planetary Health

Ethical Interfaces, Culturally Relevant Design, Interaction Design

Angela D Norwood

Information Design, Visual Communication

Wendy S Wong

Chinese comic art history and Chinese graphic design history

Rupsha Mutsuddi’s research is at the intersection of design, health management in everyday life, and accessibility. For her thesis, she is using a human-centered approach to understand daily rituals in everyday activities for persons living with dementia and their care partners.

The Graduate Program in Design at York is an exciting environment to pursue innovative, socially engaging, career-ready education. Contact our Student Program Assistant to learn more.

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Credit credentials

A credit credential includes courses with post-secondary credit applied.

These credits will be used towards your specific program and may be accepted towards a credential at SAIT or a different post-secondary institution.

The credit credentials include a bachelor's degree, applied degree, diploma, certificate and post-diploma certificate.

Bachelor Degree

SAIT has bachelor's degree programs in business, construction, and hospitality and tourism management.

Bachelor's degrees are generally four-year programs, but you have up to 10 academic years to complete your courses.

Applied Degree

SAIT's full-time applied degree programs involve one year of study through classes and lab work followed by one year of directed studies in a workplace setting. This builds on the completion of a recognized two-year diploma, which you must have to be admitted to an applied degree program.

You then have seven academic years to finish your applied degree, starting from the day you begin the first course in that program.

At SAIT, over 40 full-time diploma programs cover a broad range of areas, from aircraft maintenance to travel and tourism.

Most diploma programs are completed in two years, though you can take up to seven academic years to complete the requirements.

Certificate

SAIT has several certificate programs in the sciences, health and trades.

These programs provide the essential skills to start a career but are shorter in length than SAIT's diploma programs - usually a year or less. However, you have up to five years to complete your program.

Post-Diploma Certificate

These programs build on skills developed through a diploma or degree program and combine classroom instruction with a workplace practicum.

They are often completed in a year or less.

Journeyperson

A certified journeyperson is recognized as a qualified and skilled person in a trade and is entitled to the wages and benefits associated with that trade. You must complete all apprenticeship periods and pass the exams to earn a journeyperson designation.

Non-credit credentials

A non-credit credential comprises courses and programs designed for professional or personal development.

Because these do not have post-secondary credits attached, they cannot be used towards any of the credentials above. We also cannot guarantee an external institute will accept these courses or credentials for transfer credit.

SAIT's non-credit certificates of achievement and completion are offered through Continuing Education and Professional Studies .

Certificate of Achievement

Certificates of achievement recognize the completion of a program that includes a formal evaluation of performance and a minimum of 144 (required and elective) course hours.

Certificates of achievement typically develop broader, complex skill sets. As of July 1, 2022, you have up to three years to complete the certificate. If you began these programs before July 1, 2022, you still have five calendar years to complete the program from when you began the first course.

Certificate of Completion

Certificates of completion recognize the completion of a program that includes a formal evaluation of performance and a minimum of 30 to a maximum of 143 course hours.

These certificates are shorter in duration than certificates of achievement and offer a focused education program. As of July 1, 2022, you have up to three years to complete the certificate. If you began before July 1, 2022, you will have five calendar years to complete the program from when you began the first course.

Professional Certificate

Program certificates recognize completion of a program that includes the formal evaluation of performance, and that is a minimum of one year in length.

These certificates have program-specific admission requirements.

Micro-credential

A micro-credential recognizes the completion of a non-credit course that includes a formal performance evaluation and verifies you have demonstrated specific competencies.

Micro-credentials focus on the mastery of specific skills. You receive a digital, shareable badge upon completing a SAIT micro-credential (SAITMicro).

Program length

Estimated program length if you study full-time (nine or more credits per semester.) Actual program length will vary based on the number of courses you are registered in and successfully complete per semester.

You must complete your credential within the timeframes listed below:

• Applied degree: up to seven academic years to complete all courses.
• Diploma: up to seven academic years to complete all courses.
• Certificates: up to five academic years to complete all courses.

The location (also known as delivery mode) is where your classes will take place. For programs with multiple locations, some delivery options may not be offered in every intake or semester.

You'll take all your classes in person on the specified campus.

You'll take all your classes online.

You'll take some classes in person at the specified campus and others online.

This program accepts international applicants and meets the eligibility criteria for the Post-Graduation Work Permit program as long as the student is enrolled in the on-campus delivery mode or completes more than 50% of the courses on campus (for the blended option).

International students attending all classes online will NOT be eligible for a Post-Graduate Work Permit. International students are responsible for maintaining their eligibility throughout their studies.

This program is available to international applicants , however, program availability may be limited. This program does not meet the eligibility criteria for the Post-Graduation Work Permit program.

This program only accepts international applicants if taken as part of a program bundle - two programs taken consecutively. Find available bundles that include this program under specialized intakes in the program overview.

If you complete both programs in the bundle, you will be eligible for a post-graduation work permit for up to three years.

Find available international program bundles and details .

This program does not accept international applicants at this time.

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Are you passionate about turning your creative ideas into innovative design solutions? If so, our Interactive Design program with a User Experience major is right for you.

This program will help you become a designer who also excels in creating user-centric experiences using cutting-edge design tools and techniques.

This integrated program combines design fundamentals, design tools and design thinking with a focus on interactivity, usability testing, research and adaptability to deliver a holistic education in modern design practices.

In this program, you’ll:

• develop a solid foundation in design principles and techniques while gaining a deep understanding of design thinking methodologies
• master the latest graphic design software and technologies
• learn to evaluate and create data-driven designs
• collaborate with peers to develop effective problem-solving skills with an emphasis on human-centred design principles
• create a portfolio of your work demonstrating applied design concepts tailored to specific client requirements
• expand beyond traditional design into software development and interactive design
• draft prototype designs for usability testing based on user insights
• dive deep into user research and analysis to inform design decisions while putting the user at the center of your design process.

You will plan for multiple outcomes and solutions and rigorously test and prototype your projects to meet client requirements and align with their goals. 

Gain the skills and knowledge needed to excel in a tech-focused career as a designer in this unique program. Merge design with technology and shape the future of interactive design.

Traits, skills and aptitudes

Those in the interactive design field tend to be innovative, methodical and social.

• discretion in dealing with client information and industry secrets
• self-discipline
• drawing ability and visual sense
• attention to detail
• analytical thinking
• communication skills
• time-management and organizational skills
• marketing skills
• to be very comfortable using computers.

You should enjoy synthesizing information and finding innovative ways to present ideas, taking a methodical approach to tasks, consulting with people, learning from constructive criticism and dealing with deadlines. 

Academic path

The opportunity to advance your education by transferring into this program or gain credit for previous postsecondary courses may be available.

There may also be opportunities to further your education once you graduate.

Learn more about  program and institution transfer options .

Practicum, co-op and work integrated learning

You can participate in an optional work term after your first year. 

You’ll also participate in a capstone project in your second year, where you’ll investigate issues across many different subject areas or domains of knowledge, connect with community issues or problems, and create a solution. 

Credentials

Upon successful completion of this program, you’ll be awarded a SAIT Interactive Design diploma with a major in User Experience.

Careers and opportunities

Our graduates may work in the following occupations. Some careers require additional experience and education.

Associated National Occupational Classification (NOC) codes: 21233, 21234, 52120, 21232.

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Unsure which career path is for you? SAIT offers career planning services to help you decide your future.

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The Interactive Design – User Experience diploma requires 60 credits (19 courses) to complete.

The program spans two years, with two semesters each year.

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Suggested schedule of study

Co-op work term (optional), second year, required courses, interactive design core, user experience core, optional courses, progression.

Students must attain a PGPA and/or a CGPA of 2.0 or better in each semester and pass the necessary prerequisite courses to progress through the program. To qualify for graduation, students must pass all courses, attain a CGPA of 2.0 or better and complete course requirements within the prescribed timelines.

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Applicants educated in Canada

Applicants must demonstrate English language proficiency and meet the following requirements or equivalents:

• at least 50% in Math 30-1 or 60% in Math 30-2
• at least 55% in English Language Arts 30-1 or 60% in English Language Arts 30-2.

Applicants educated outside of Canada

All applicants must demonstrate English language proficiency.

SAIT evaluates international documents for admissions. After applying, consider our international document assessment service if your education is from outside Canada. SAIT may also accept courses completed at certain international post-secondary institutions .

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English language proficiency

All applicants must demonstrate  English language proficiency  prior to admission, including students educated in Canada.

Transfer agreements

At SAIT, we evaluate post-secondary credit you have previously earned and apply it to your SAIT credential. Explore our formal transfer agreements available for this program.

We can evaluate your prior education, even if we don't have a formal agreement in place.

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There are no formal transfer agreements currently in place for this program.

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Build on the knowledge you’ve learned at SAIT. The opportunity to advance your education at an accredited post-secondary institution may be available.

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Available intakes

Spring 2024.

Start dates:

• May 06, 2024
• Application deadline: Extended
• Application deadline: Jan. 22, 2024
• Sep 03, 2024
• Application deadline: June 28, 2024
• Application deadline: May 29, 2024

Winter 2025

• Jan 06, 2025
• Application deadline: Oct. 25, 2024
• Application deadline: Sept. 30, 2024

2024/25 tuition and fees

The following costs are effective as of July 1, 2024.

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International students, books and supplies.

Books and supplies are approximately $2,000 per full-time year.

Find your booklist on the SAIT Bookstore's website. The booklist will be available closer to the program start date.

Can’t find your program or course? The bookstore didn't receive a textbook list. Contact your program directly to determine if they’re still refining course details or if you're in luck; no textbook purchase is required this term.

Computers and laptops

This is a bring-your-own-device program with a custom hardware and software requirement .

For this program, you will need the following:

• a laptop with an integrated webcam
• a smartphone with the ability to record audio and video
• headphones with an integrated microphone.

All computers must meet the following minimum specifications .

• MacBook Air with M2 chip
• 8-Core CPU, 10-Core GPU
• 8GB Unified Memory
• 512GB SSD Storage
• 14"Apple MacBook Pro with M2 Pro chip.
• Students with PC laptops must have the minimum power user hardware and software requirements for this program.

Note: Some UX designers use software that is only for Mac.

• Adobe CC Student Subscription
• Figma (free for education)
• FileZilla Client
• Visual Studio Code
• MS Office (included in your program)

2023/24 tuition and fees

The following costs are effective until June 30, 2023.

Financial aid

Paying for your education may feel overwhelming, but we have resources and programs that can help, including information about payment options, student loans, grants and scholarships.

Your fees are calculated based on the number of course credits you take per semester (approximately 16 weeks of study). In most cases, your fee is determined based on whether you're taking   more   or   less   than nine (9) course credits (more than nine credits in a semester are considered full-time studies.)

Fees are adjusted for programs with start dates outside the typical 15-week program.

2024/25 fees per semester

Fees are subject to change without notice.

Tuition fees

For a detailed breakdown of tuition costs per course, visit the domestic and international fee tables. Tuition, fees, books and supply costs are subject to change.

Admission process

When applying in the application portal, select Interactive Design. You will be able to select User Experience as your major during the application process.

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Program Outline

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If you have a diploma or a degree, this program will prepare you for the exciting career of user experience (UX) design. UX designers consult with target audiences (users) to collect and interpret data that can be used to make technology, products and services that meet their needs, are functional and pleasurable to use, and meet the strategic objectives of businesses and organizations. With this graduate certificate, you will be prepared to work with clients in a number of different industry sectors to achieve these vital business objectives. The program will help you develop skills in research, facilitation, presentation, business analysis, project management, information architecture, usability assessment as well as visualization. You will learn how to implement design-thinking processes and strategies, conduct user research, employ usability and accessibility best practices, and produce UX documentation to help companies and organizations generate innovative products and services that meet the needs of their customers and audiences.

Program Details

Program highlights.

Client Testimonial: 

"Their flexibility, rapid turnaround and creative and innovative approach to problem-solving, namely helping me with my 2 projects with very tight timelines, is exactly what industry all too often complains the education sector can’t do." — Craig Desjardins, Director, Strategy, Innovation & Partnerships, City of Kingston

Highlights:

• Faculty with industry experience and extensive professional networks developing  rich learning experiences for students
• Small class sizes allow for a close relationship between faculty and students
• Guest speakers from the industry
• Real-world experience with client projects is integrated into courses throughout the program
• Professional presentations of work to clients

DESI 800 Introduction to User Experience Design DESI 800 Introduction to User Experience Design

This introductory course exposes students to user-centered design principles through group activities, discussions and applied assignments. Students learn an overview of the user experience (UX) design process—research, prototyping, and testing using UX tools and documentation—that will be expanded upon in later courses. Various UX roles are discussed, and the relationship between UX design and other disciplines is examined.

DESI 1001 Usability and Universal Design DESI 1001 Usability and Universal Design

This course explores the imperative of designing products and services which meet the needs of diverse populations. Students learn the principles of universal design and usability through the completion of heuristic evaluations, usability testing, and related reports and documentation.

DESI 802 UX Research 1 DESI 802 UX Research 1

This course introduces students to research methods and strategies for user experience (UX) design projects. Students assess quantitative research and qualitative research, formative and summative research, and primary and secondary research approaches in the context of UX design. A variety of research methods are employed including competitive analysis, ethnographic research, market research, and user testing. Students apply their knowledge of these methods to define and solve a user experience design problem.

DESI 804 Information Architecture 1 DESI 804 Information Architecture 1

Information architecture is the practice of arranging information in order to make it understandable; this course introduces students to the core principles of information architecture. Students identify how disciplines like information design and cognitive psychology impact the practice of information architecture. Students identify the relationship of information architecture to user experience design and explain how information architecture can assist in improving user experiences. Students complete sitemaps, wireframes, personas, content models, user flows, task analyses, and card sorts for web, mobile, print material, and physical environments.

DESI 806 UX Prototyping DESI 806 UX Prototyping

Students in this course learn various tools and techniques for developing UX prototypes. Students learn about methods for ideation of concepts, industry standard software for developing prototypes, and techniques for visualizing complex data.

DESI 1000 Accessibility DESI 1000 Accessibility

This course explores accessible design principles that take users’ physical and cognitive needs into account. Students explore the use of guidelines and standards to create more accessible solutions. Students discuss the role of the UX professional in advancing inclusivity, diversity, equity, and social justice.

DESI 807 The Business of UX DESI 807 The Business of UX

In this course, students acquire business analysis skills for user experience design. This course helps students develop project management skills, presentation skills, and facilitation skills that are critical for a user experience designer. Students learn how to define both business and user requirements and develop design solutions that meet those requirements. Students learn about the benefits of content strategy and service design disciplines to UX; they will produce industry-standard documentation from both disciplines to develop functional solutions that deliver a positive user experience.

Prerequisite(s): DESI800 + DESI804

DESI 805 Information Architecture 2 DESI 805 Information Architecture 2

In this second information architecture course students evaluate a user experience design problem and select appropriate information architecture strategies to improve user experience. Students research business objectives and user needs to develop information architecture solutions that balance both business and user needs. Students complete information architectures for web, mobile, print material, and physical environments.

DESI 803 UX Research 2 DESI 803 UX Research 2

In this course, students use knowledge of research methods and strategies to independently design and execute a research study for a user experience design project of their choice. Students conduct exploratory research to define a UX design problem and select appropriate research strategies to develop a solution and summarize their findings and recommendations in a research report.

Prerequisite(s): DESI800 + DESI802

DESI 810 Team Project DESI 810 Team Project

In this course, students work in teams to complete a capstone project which solves a user experience design problem for a client. Using skills in client facilitation, presentation, and project management, student teams apply their knowledge of user research and documentation to explore and define a product, interaction, or service design problem. Through prototyping and user testing, teams generate an accessible, functional solution that delivers a positive user experience.

Prerequisite(s): DESI800 + DESI1000 + DESI802 + DESI804 + DESI806 + DESI1001

DESI 820 Communicating Design DESI 820 Communicating Design

This culminating course completes the students’ integration of the business and practice of user experience design. The focus is on the preparation of a case study of the team project and the development of an industry-relevant, professional presentation which explains and expands on the audience’s understanding of the value of user experience design.

DESI 808 UX Careers and Portfolio DESI 808 UX Careers and Portfolio

In this course, students investigate various careers in user experience design and examine their applications to a variety of fields including health care, education, interaction design, and public policy. In surveying the major career specialties of the field, students learn how to apply their own user experience design skills and interests to enter the job market. This course incorporates student presentations, written case materials, and the development of a user experience design portfolio.

Admission Requirements

Two or three year College Diploma or a University Degree. English language proficiency is required as outlined in section 3.4 of the St. Lawrence College Academic Policy.

Other Requirements

Required Computer Hardware: Starting in Fall 2023, all students in the UX Design program will require access to a laptop with the following specifications.

• Intel 6th Gen or newer (M1)
• OSX 10.14 or higher
• 2Gb GPU VRAM
• 1280 x 800 video display
• Internal SSD - 250Gb - 500Gb
• Intel i3 5th Gen 64-bit
• 2GB GPU VRAM
• 1920 X 1080 video display
• Internal SSD - 250GB

Recommended :

• 4Gb GPU VRAM
• 1080HD video display
• Internal SSD - 500Gb - 1Tb
• 4GB GPU VRAM

Canadian Students

Fees are estimates only.  Tuition is based on two semesters.

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Our Kingston campus has seen significant renovation over the past few years, including a brand new Student Life and Innovation Centre that houses a new gymnasium, fitness centre, pub, and more.

UX design is one of Canada's fastest-growing fields and UX designers are in high demand. UX designers and consultants work in diverse industry sectors including media and design, financial services and banking; healthcare and medical services; technology services; computer software development; business and professional services; human resources and organizational development; government and public sector; and manufacturing.

Graduates have gone on to work as full-time researchers and UX designers in various industries such as higher education, information technology, technology companies and health care.

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Master of Digital Transformation and Innovation Concentration UX Design

• Degree offered: Master of Digital Transformation and Innovation (MDTI)
• Registration status options: Full-time; Part-time
• Language of instruction: English
• within two years of full-time study
• For immigration purposes, the summer term (May to August) for this program is considered a regularly scheduled break approved by the University. Students should resume full-time studies in September.
• Academic units:  Telfer School of Management ,  Faculty of Arts ,  Faculty of Engineering ,  School of Electrical and Computer Science

Program Description

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:

• Develop and demonstrate the ability to communicate with and integrate multi-disciplinary expertise related to UX.
• Develop and demonstrate the ability to lead, design and create UX-based transformation and innovation using current and emerging tools, techniques and technology.
• 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. 
• 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.

For more information please see the DTI Student Association webpage.

Other Programs Offered Within the Same Discipline or in a Related Area

• Doctorate in Philosophy Digital Transformation and Innovation
• Master of Science Digital Transformation and Innovation
• Master of Digital Transformation and Innovation 
• Master of Digital Transformation and Innovation with Concentration in Applied Data Science

Fees and Funding

• Program fees

The estimated amount for  university fees  associated with this program are available under the section  Finance your studies .

International students enrolled in a French-language program of study may be eligible for a  differential tuition fee exemption .

• To learn about possibilities for financing your graduate studies, consult the  Awards and financial support  section.
• Programs are governed by the  general regulations  in effect for graduate studies at the University of Ottawa.
• In accordance with the University of Ottawa regulation, students have the right to complete their assignments, examinations, research papers, and theses in French or in English.

Program Contact Information

Graduate Studies Office, Faculty of Engineering STE 1024 800 King Edward Ave. Ottawa ON Canada K1N 6N5

Tel.: 613-562-5347 Fax.: 613-562-5129 Email:  [email protected]

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For the most accurate and up to date information on application deadlines, language tests and other admission requirements, please visit the  specific requirements  webpage.

To be eligible, candidates must:

• 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+).

Note: International candidates must check the  admission equivalencies  for the diploma they received in their country of origin.

• 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).

Language Requirements

Most courses are delivered in English as the international language for advanced information technology. However, the program will provide an appropriately supportive environment for francophone students to develop professional competence in technical English at their own pace. Students have the right, as stipulated in the University's bilingualism regulations (Academic Regulations I-2), to complete all their work, including their thesis, in the official language of their choice (French or English). There are fully bilingual professors and advisors who can support students in French.

Applicants whose first language is neither French nor English must provide proof of proficiency in the language of instruction through one of the following two requirements or one of the language tests below.

• Proof of completion within the last five years, of a previous degree program in an English language university.
• Proof of recent prolonged residence and exercise of a profession in an English speaking country (normally at least four years over the last six years).

Language tests recognized by the University of Ottawa:

• TOEFL minimum score of 600 (paper-based) with a minimum score of 50 on the written and 50 on the spoken or a minimum score of 100 (internet-based).
• IELTS minimum score of 7 for 3 of the 4 tests (Reading, Listening, Writing, Speaking) and a minimum score of 6 in the fourth test.
• A score of at least 14 on the CANTEST, with no individual test score below 4.0, along with a minimum score of 4.5 on the oral component of the test.
• Candidates are responsible for any fees associated with the language tests.
• Test scores cannot be more than two-years-old as of September 1 of the year of potential entry into the program. 
• The admission requirements listed above are minimum requirements and do not guarantee admission to the program.
• Admissions are governed by the  general regulations  in effect for graduate studies.

Applying to the COOP Option

In order to apply to the co-op option, you must first be admitted to a program that offers co-op.

Your application must be submitted by the end of the first month of enrollment in your primary program, i.e., by the end of September.

Admission to the co-op option occurs on a competitive basis and is managed by the Co-op office. Enquiries should be directed to that office.

To be admitted to the co-op option, you must:

• Be enrolled as a full-time student in the Master of Digital Transformation and Innovation.
• Have and maintain a minimum CGPA of 7.0 (B+ or 75%) in course taken at the University of Ottawa. 
• Be a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident or an international student (authorization or diplomat)
• Pay the required co-op fees.

Requirements for this program have been modified. Please consult the 2023-2024 calendars for the previous requirements.

Master’s with Project

To receive this Master’s degree, a student enrolled in the program must successfully complete 30 course units.

Students must meet the following requirements:

Foundation Courses

Ux design courses, optional courses, co-op option.

Co-op students must enroll full-time and complete two work terms: CGI 6001 and CGI 6002 .

Each work term is graded P/F (Pass/Fail), based on the employer’s report and on the written report completed by the student (the student report should be 30 pages long, including annexes). The report is evaluated by the professor in charge of the graduate co-op option in Digital Transformation and Innovation. The units awarded for co-op terms may not be used to obtain equivalences for other courses. In other words, the co-op units are additional to the minimum requirements of the degree.

To remain enrolled in the co-op option, students must:

• Maintain full-time status.
• Maintain a 7.0 grade point average.
• Obtain a satisfactory grade (P) for each co-op work term.

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uOttawa focuses research strengths and efforts in four Strategic Areas of Development in Research (SADRs):

• Canada and the World
• Molecular and Environmental Sciences

With cutting-edge research, our graduate students, researchers and educators strongly influence national and international priorities.

DTI 5100 Introductory Seminar (1.5 unit)

Course Component: Seminar

DTI 5115 Communication Ethics (3 units)

Emphasis on the significance of ethical principles and responsibilities of public communicators, as well as sanctions faced when communicators fail to uphold these principles. Critique of self-regulation of the media. Analysis of argumentation. Study of legal precedents with respect to defamation.

DTI 5124 Internet Technologies and Mobile Commerce (3 units)

An examination of current Internet technologies, protocols and wired and wireless infrastructures. Analysis of current Internet-based businesses and consumer applications and services. Discussion of mobile commerce business models and strategies and their relevant technologies. Hands-on experience with discussed technologies and applications. Students will complete a project demonstrating and analyzing how an Internet-based application or service could be applied in their field of graduate study.

Course Component: Lecture

The courses DTI 5124 , GNG 5124 cannot be combined for units.

DTI 5125 Data Science Applications (3 units)

Analysis and design of various data cleaning, wrangling, blending, and visualization, statistical inference, classification, clustering, regression, and content analysis methods. Use of machine learning algorithms to extract meaningful information from data to make decisions. Formulating analytics problems for business and developing, evaluating, and maintaining machine learning models. Analyzing, generating, and communicating insights on the models. Hands-on experience with an integrated set of current data analytics, data mining, and machine learning tools.

Courses CSI 5155 , CSI 5387 , DTI 5125 , DTI 5126 , DTO 5120 , GNG 5125 , MIA 5126 , SYS 5170 cannot be combined for units

DTI 5126 Fundamentals for Applied Data Science (3 units)

Essential data science concepts relevant to practical applications are covered including: problem formulation; data acquisition; data pre-preprocessing, modeling and statistical analysis. Hands on experience with data science tools and techniques including: supervised and unsupervised machine learning; presentation of results; applications in areas such as accounting, finance, marketing and supply chain management.

Courses DTI 5126 , DTI 5125 , DTO 5120 , IAI 5120 , MIA 5126 , SYS 5170 cannot be combined for units.

DTI 5175 Mobile Commerce Technologies (3 units)

Wireless and mobile electronic commerce architecture and applications. Electronic banking, digital cash. Wireless exchanges, business models. Fixed and mobile wireless networks. Routing techniques. Content presentation. Security issues and solutions. Satellite networks for electronic commerce. Overview of relevant standards, protocols and technologies. Case studies.

DTI 5310 Ethics for Design, AI, and Robotics (3 units)

Artificial Intelligence technologies are becoming ever more present in applications like: automated vehicles and mobility-as-a-service (e.g. driving and system-level control algorithms); business intelligence (e.g. predictive resource allocation); consumer electronics (e.g. social robots and smart speakers); healthcare (e.g. image classification in medical imaging); the justice system (e.g. recidivism prediction and sentencing); and weapons systems (e.g. targeting and kill decision-making). Many of these applications are raising significant ethical concerns. A range of topics in applied technology ethics are examined through the lens of contemporary philosophy and applied ethics texts and popular media articles. Practical frameworks, methodologies and tools for anticipating, and addressing, ethical issues are introduced through hands-on, group-based design thinking workshops and projects.

Courses CSI 5195 , DTI 5310 , DTO 5310 , SYS 5170 , SYS 5295 cannot be combined for units.

DTI 5380 Systems and Architectures for Electronic Commerce (3 units)

Content and transactions in e-commerce systems. System architecture with a focus on frameworks, tools and development process. Application frameworks. Information management. Security, standards, and regulatory compliance. Current research issues. Hands-on experience with an integrated set of current e-commerce tools. E-commerce development project.

DTI 5389 Electronic Commerce Technologies (3 units)

Introduction to business models and technologies. Search engines. Cryptography. Web services and agents. Secure electronic transactions. Value added e-commerce technologies. Advanced research questions.

The courses DTI 5389 , DTO 5389 cannot be combined for units.

DTI 5501 Fondements de gestion pour les affaires électroniques (3 crédits)

Théorie des organisations et modèles d'affaires. Cadres d'analyse de gestion. Modèles de l'avantage compétitif. Introduction aux modèles de marketing. Chaînes de valeur. La gestion par les processus. Gestion de la chaîne d'approvisionnement. Gestion de la qualité. Gestion des ressources humaines.

Volet : Cours magistral

DTI 5502 Fondements des technologies de l'information pour les affaires électroniques (3 crédits)

Technologies d'Internet. Développement d'applications Web. Fondements des réseaux. Gestion des données et résolution de problèmes. Gestion de bases de données et d'entrepôts de données. Outils logiciels.

DTI 5503 Fondements des statistiques pour les affaires électroniques (3 crédits)

Théorie élémentaire des probabilités. Statistiques descriptives. Corrélations. Tables de fréquences. Tableaux croisés. Tests statistiques. Analyse multivariée.

DTI 5902 Projet de stage en entreprise / Industry Internship Project (6 crédits / 6 units)

Projet encadré par un expert de l'industrie et un professeur qui supervise le projet. Les projets internationaux (emplacement ou expert du secteur) sont autorisés. / Project mentored by an industry expert and a professor who co-supervise the project. International projects (location or industry expert) are permitted.

Volet / Course Component: Recherche / Research

Préalable : GNG 5301 . Les cours DTI 5902 , GNG 5902 ne peuvent être combinés pour l'obtention de crédits. / Prerequisite: GNG 5301 . Courses DTI 5902 , GNG 5902 cannot be combined for units.

DTI 5990 Études dirigées / Directed Readings I (1.5 crédit / 1.5 unit)

DTI 5991 Études dirigées / Directed Readings II (1.5 crédit / 1.5 unit)

DTI 6102 User Experience Principles and Practices (1.5 unit)

User experience (UX) facets including functionality, usability and desirability as key success factors for technology adoption and acceptance; Human-computer interaction (HCI) theories; UX frameworks and patterns for interaction design, information design, and visual design; UX management best practices; UX design methods and tools; UX evaluation and usability engineering.

The courses DTI 6102 , DTI 6103 , DTO 6106 cannot be combined for units.

DTI 6103 User Research (1.5 unit)

Understanding users’ behaviours, needs, motivations and challenges in user experience (UX); Common user research methods including interviews, surveys, focus groups, contextual inquiries; Principles and guidelines for generative & evaluative research; methods in qualitative and quantitative user research; Tools and techniques for in-person and remote research, and moderated vs automated approaches; heuristic evaluations and usability testing.

The courses DTI 6103 , DTI 6102 , DTO 6106 cannot be combined for units.

DTI 6104 Interaction Design (1.5 unit)

Principles of interaction design (IxD); Usability heuristics for user interface (UI) design; IxD tools and techniques including sketching, wireframing, and prototyping; UI design patterns for navigation, landing pages, search, and e-commerce; IxD best practices for mobile application design.

The courses DTI 6104 , DTI 6105 , DTO 6107 cannot be combined for units.

DTI 6105 Design Thinking (1.5 unit)

Design thinking as a collaborative creative process for problem-solving and designing human-centered solutions. Design thinking for driving business innovation, new product development, and customer experience. Best practices for design inspiration, ideation and implementation; essential design research skills for empathy, listening, collaboration, observation, critical analysis, and experimentation. Design Thinking tools and techniques including visualization, mapping, storytelling, rapid prototyping, and testing.

The courses DTI 6105 , DTI 6104 , DTO 6107 cannot be combined for units.

DTI 6130 Web Services (1.5 unit)

Web services business models and strategies. Enterprise Application Integration and Service Oriented Architectures. Web services technology standards. Consumer and enterprise adoption of web service technologies and platforms such as Mashups and Cloud Computing.

DTI 6160 Cyber Security Systems and Strategies (3 units)

User, data and network security principles. Information systems security standards. Security risk analysis frameworks. Overview of cyber security mechanisms including authentication, access control, data encryption and integrity, and Public Key Infrastructure. Cyber security including security in the wireless, cloud and IoT environments. Payment card industry security standards and compliance.

The courses DTI 6160 , MIA 6160 cannot be combined for units.

DTI 6180 Strategic Knowledge Management (1.5 unit)

Leveraging a firm’s intellectual capital to enhance organizational performance. Business analysis frameworks, strategy roadmaps and enterprise architectures relevant to the planning and execution of knowledge management initiatives in organizations. Using the web to maximize knowledge acquisition and sharing among employees.

The courses DTI 6180 , MIA 6180 cannot be combined for units.

DTI 6210 Electronic Commerce Architecture (1.5 unit)

Three-tier Architecture. Building an e-Commerce Site. Client and Server side Scripting. Interactivity. E-Commerce Data bases. E-CRM. Wireless Internet and m-Business. Intermediaries and Software Agents. XML applications.

DTI 6220 Data Analytics and Business Intelligence (1.5 unit)

Introduction to business data collection, data pre-processing, data warehouses, data marts, and online analytical processing. Data mining tasks including classification, clustering and association rules. Data mining model building, tools and techniques including decision trees, neural networks, and regression analysis. Application of these techniques in business including CRM, target marketing, credit scoring, churn, survival analysis, and fraud detection.

DTI 6230 Business Process Management and Performance Measurement (3 units)

Hands on introduction to Business Process Management Technologies. Review of the latest concepts for using technology to improve performance of business processes. Analysis of advances in Internet-enabled B2B and enterprise business models with emphasis on service-oriented and event-driven architecture. Introduction to current performance measurement tools and the role of data science in business process management. Example applications such as supply chain management, order processing, and health care process management will be studied.

Course Component: Laboratory, Lecture

DTI 6240 Mobile Commerce (1.5 unit)

M-Commerce business models and strategies, Wireless technology standards and evolution. Industry analysis and value creation frameworks. Diffusion and adoption of M-Commerce technologies. Demand-side and supply-side enterprise applications of M-Commerce.

DTI 6250 Document Engineering for Digital Transf. and Innovation (1.5 unit)

Digital Transf. and Innovation from a Document Engineering Perspective. E-documents as the basis for DTI relationships. Modelling DTI documents and Processes. XML as a vehicle to defining a formal structural and semantic definition for electronic documents. XML syntax, styles and transformations, Document Type Definitions, and schema languages. XML Vocabularies for DTI. XML standards, specifications, and software architectures for DTI. E-documents within the enterprise. E-document exchanges for multi-company business activities.

DTI 6260 Integrated Networks for the Enterprise (1.5 unit)

OSI reference model. LAN characteristics. Interconnecting LAN. Interconnecting with TCP/IP. Routing protocols. IPv6. WAN options. Security protocols. VPN. Enterprise-Wide Solutions.

DTI 6287 Business Intelligence Technologies & Big Data Analytics (1.5 unit)

Business Intelligence (BI) as a concept; review of major BI tools and methods; identification of the right types of BI for different types of decision making environments; introduction to Big Data; business applications of Big Data; review of the supporting technologies such as data bases and data warehouses and Big Data Platforms for integrating structured and unstructured data including Hadoop, sandbox analytics; Streaming Analytics, and advances in data warehousing appliances that accelerate analytics.

Courses DTI 6287 , ADM 6287 and ADM 6275 cannot be combined for units.

DTI 6300 Topics in Digital Transformation and Innovation (3 units)

Recent and advanced topics in the field of Digital Transformation and Innovation and its related areas. Topics vary from year to year.

DTI 6301 Topics in Digital Transformation and Innovation (1.5 unit)

DTI 6302 Topics in Applied Data Science (3 units)

Recent and advanced topics in the field of Applied Data Science and its related areas. Topics vary from year to year.

DTI 6303 Topics in Applied Data Science (1.5 unit)

DTI 6304 Topics in User Experience Design (3 units)

Recent and advanced topics in the field of User Experience Design and its related areas. Topics vary from year to year.

DTI 6305 Topics in User Experience Design (1.5 unit)

DTI 6402 Affective and Persuasive Computing (3 units)

Overview of human affective models and affect modalities. Design and development of affect estimation algorithms using artificial intelligence. Modality fusion and multimodal affect estimation. Persuasive technology and its applications. Persuasion design and persuasive strategies. Application of persuasive strategies in serious gaming. Current challenges in the fields of affective computing and persuasive technology.

DTI 6700 Thèmes choisis en affaires électroniques (3 crédits)

Sujets actuels et avancés en affaires électroniques et disciplines connexes. Les sujets varient d'une année à l'autre.

DTI 6701 Thèmes choisis en affaires électroniques (3 crédits)

DTI 6900 Stage international / International Work Term (3 crédits / 3 units)

Expérience pratique dans un milieu de travail international. Noté S (satisfaisant) / NS (non satisfaisant) selon les résultats de rapport écrit et l'évaluation de l'employeur. / Practical international experience.

Volet / Course Component: Cours magistral / Lecture

DTI 6950 Lectures dirigées / Directed Readings (1.5 crédit / 1.5 unit)

DTI 6997 Projet de recherche / Research project (6 crédits / 6 units)

Le sujet de recherche, ainsi que le professeur qui va le diriger, doivent être approuvés par la direction du programme avant l'inscription à la troisième session. Le sujet peut être de nature théorique (par exemple, une évaluation de la documentation ou une étude de la littérature scientifique) ou appliquée (par exemple, des études de cas). Un mémoire, d'une cinquantaine de pages, doit être rédigé et approuvé par le professeur qui le dirige ainsi qu'un autre professeur. / The research topic and the professor who will direct it must be approved by the program director prior to registration in the third session. The topic can be theoretical (for instance, based on a documentation assessment or a review of the scientific literature) or applied (based on case studies). A research paper, about 50 pages long, must be written and approved by the project director and another professor.

DTI 7100 Research Methods in Digital Transf. and Innovation (3 units)

Philosophy of Science. Research problem definition. Research Designs. Experimental Research. Modeling principles: analytical modeling and simulation. Measurement and scaling. Sampling. Hypotheses testing and statistical significance. Multivariate Analysis. Mathematical properties of computational problems: decidability and computability. Qualitative methods. Writing a Research Manuscript. Presentation of research results.

DTI 7101 Research Workshop in Digital Transf. and Innovation (1.5 unit)

Writing a Research Project proposal including problem formulation and work plan. Essentials of graduate report writing, information management, literature search techniques and reference management. Research ethics including academic integrity and avoiding academic fraud.

DTI 7102 Interdisciplinary Research Methods in Digital Transf. and Innovation (1.5 unit)

Writing a Thesis Proposal. Research design. Introduction to positivist and interpretive approaches, behavioral and design science research, qualitative and quantitative research methods, and sampling strategies and techniques.

DTI 7103 Visual Literacy and User Experience Design Principles (3 units)

Fundamentals of visual, interaction and motion design theories and principles as they relate to User Experience Design (UXD). A series of hands-on workshops and assignments focus on building visual literacy through guided observations, visual design critiques, and visual redesigns of existing screen-based digital products (i.e. website, interactive kiosk interface, mobile app etc.). Students will complete a design project. Students will conduct research and scholarship in visual literacy, and UXD and justify their design decisions in writing.

The courses DTI 7103 , DTO 7103 cannot be combined for units.

DTI 7990 Proposition de thèse / Thesis Proposal

DTI 8101 Interdisciplinary Doctoral Seminar in Digital Transformation and Innovation I (3 units)

Recent developments in Digital Transformation and Innovation research. Critical analysis of theories, models, and methods. Critical synthesis of the field literature from different perspectives. Students will write a systematic survey paper of the literature relevant to their research in one of the three fields of the program. The paper must be in a different field from that selected for the paper in DTI 8102 . Course reserved for students in the Digital Transformation and Innovation PhD program.

DTI 8102 Interdisciplinary Doctoral Seminar in Digital Transformation and Innovation II (3 units)

Recent developments in Digital Transformation and Innovation research. Critical analysis of theories, models, and methods. Critical synthesis of the field literature from different perspectives. Students will write a systematic survey paper of the literature relevant to their research in one of the three fields of the program. The paper must be in a different field from that selected for the paper in DTI 8101 . Course reserved for students in the Digital Transformation and Innovation PhD program.

DTI 9997 Projet de thèse doctoral / Doctorate Thesis Proposal

DTI 9998 Examen général de doctorat / Comprehensive Exam

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Superior professional education for students seeking careers in digital media..

Through  online delivery , this program equips future leaders, strategic thinkers, and team managers with the skills they need to innovate and thrive in this fast-evolving field.

Working in virtual teams throughout the program, and developing core projects in close consultation with faculty and industry partners, students in the MDEI program graduate with an adaptable, transferable, and highly marketable set of skills through project-based learning in the following areas:

• Design Thinking and Digital Design Solutions
• User Experience Design
• Applied Management
• Working in Teams
• Marketing Strategy
• Project Management
• Cultural Analysis in the Digital Space

Students can complete MDEI in 8 months on a  full-time basis, or take the 20-month  part-time option designed for working professionals.

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In the Inclusive Design program, you will learn to think differently and aim to break through societal barriers to address the growing demand for access and inclusion . You’ll also explore equity and access issues through the lens of iterative human-centered design, leveraged by the application of inclusive digital technologies.

As a student you’ll have access to OCAD U’s Inclusive Design Research Centre (IDRC), an international community of open source developers, designers, researchers, educators and co-designers who work together to proactively ensure that emerging technology and practices are designed inclusively.

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This program is available both online and in-person. You can choose to attend virtually or arrive on our campus in downtown Toronto.

What you'll do in the program:

• There are five interrelated components: foundation courses, theory courses, a research methods course, and a laboratory stream. These parts converge to support a culminating Major Research Project (MRP)
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• Hybrid teaching model that supports both online and in person learning.
• Coursework includes group projects, online discussion forums, and contributions from guest experts and leading innovators in the field of inclusive design.

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Dr. Jutta Treviranus is the Director of the Inclusive Design Research Centre (IDRC) and professor in the Faculty of Design

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Ranee Lee is a full-time professor and product designer and specializes in manufacturing, home products, furnishings, exhibitions as well as research creation and curriculum design at the intersection of design and social good.

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Dr. Herman Pi'ikea Clark is a Kanaka Maoli/Indigenous Hawaiian from a family with deep ancestral roots across Hawaii and Polynesia. Over the last 30 years, he has gained international recognition as an artist, designer and scholar of Indigenous art and education.

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May 26th, September 15th

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Summer 2024

May 26, 24 - Feb 02, 25

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Csue1000 fundamentals of ux design.

The course will provide an overview of the tools, practices and disciplines involved in the practice and theory of user experience design (UXD). User experience design (UXD) is the theory and practice of designing an emergent experience by carefully selecting and synchronizing intersection points between a human experiencer and a technological system. It will give an overview of the wide range of disciplines involved in the theory and practices of user experience design and explain their interactions. Fundamentals of UX design will give the learner the knowledge foundation needed to successfully complete the remaining three practical courses in this certificate program.

May 26 to July 21, 2024

Classes Sun 9:00 AM-5:00 PM (26 May 2024); Sun 9:00 AM-5:00 PM (21 Jul 2024)

CSUE1010 UX Design Research

In the course, you will learn how to conduct, synthesize, and share qualitative research with design and product teams. We will tackle the differences between quantitative and qualitative research and cover a variety of common research methods used within product and agency environments. You'll gain hands on experience writing research plans, discussion guides, and conducting user interviews. We'll explore how to synthesize these findings, and develop themes and strategic direction that emerge from our data. We'll practice sharing these findings in a written and oral format.

July 22 to September 15, 2024

Classes Sun 9:00 AM-5:00 PM (28 Jul 2024); Sun 9:00 AM-5:00 PM (15 Sep 2024)

CSUE1020 Visual Design, Wireframing and Prototyping

This course covers the full spectrum of creating various wireframe fidelities, mocks and design validating artifacts. By using a collaborative approach, we will put into practice how to translate ideas and preliminary concepts into meaningful user interfaces to support business goals and user needs. You will familiarize yourself with fundamental principles and theories and gain hands-on experience with industry standards for visual design, interactive design, and usability testing methodologies. You will learn how to get participants' feedback from prototyping techniques to develop and leverage design solutions according to insights and collected data. You will also understand what a design system is and establish a strategy by cataloging design assets/components into a universal ecosystem.

September 16 to November 17, 2024

Classes Sun 9:00 AM-5:00 PM (22 Sep 2024); Sun 9:00 AM-5:00 PM (17 Nov 2024)

CSUE1030 Applied UX Design

The class will investigate the theoretical and practical aspects of innovation and how design tools and methods can be used to deploy a viable product/solution. Design processes and techniques will be studied in readings as well as put into practice in projects throughout the course. Students will be required to present articulate design concepts verbally as well as visually at a professional level. Students will be required to evaluate a product for customer insights, mechanical UX features, marketing context, and design aesthetics and present new concepts as realized through the design/innovation process. A final presentation will be made representing a high level of professional finish, including but not limited to drawings, marketing materials, sketch models, and finished solutions.

November 18, 2024 to February 02, 2025

Classes Sun 9:00 AM-5:00 PM (02 Feb 2025); Sun 9:00 AM-5:00 PM (24 Nov 2024)

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March 24, 2024 to May 11, 2025

Classes Sun 9:00 AM-5:00 PM (24 Mar 2024); Sun 9:00 AM-5:00 PM (11 May 2025)

September 15 to November 10, 2024

Classes Sun 9:00 AM-5:00 PM (15 Sep 2024); Sun 9:00 AM-5:00 PM (10 Nov 2024)

November 11, 2024 to January 19, 2025

Classes Sun 9:00 AM-5:00 PM (17 Nov 2024); Sun 9:00 AM-5:00 PM (19 Jan 2025)

January 20 to March 16, 2025

Classes Sun 9:00 AM-5:00 PM (26 Jan 2025); Sun 9:00 AM-5:00 PM (16 Mar 2025)

Learn to use design thinking to solve real-world UX challenges and create impactful, interactive user experiences that will actively engage your audience.

What you will learn.

In this part-time Certificate in User Experience (UX) Design, you’ll explore UX design as a tool for optimizing user experiences, covering essentials from system design to formulating personas that actually mimic the target audience experience. This program will also allow you to:

• Evaluate and utilize relevant methodologies  such as design thinking, participatory design, and the MoSCoW methodology
• Demonstrate best practices  in visual design and system design
• Explain  how different design systems function  and determine their appropriate usage
• Demonstrate cross-functional skills such as team work, communications, problem solving, active listening and storytelling

Program Benefits

• Curriculum created in collaboration with industry leaders
• Work on experiential projects and practice your UX skill set
• Produce a portfolio of work that effectively applies UX best practices and processes to meet business needs across multiple industries and product types
• Delivery format that allows you to complete the program at a pace that suits your lifestyle—and faster than other institutions
• Advance through the program with the same peer cohort, allowing you to develop a strong professional network

UX design is in the top 5 technical skills desired by employers*

*According to LinkedIn

Get Hired for Jobs Like:

• UX Designer
• UX Specialist
• UX Consultant

Gain These Cross-Functional Skills:

• Logical and problem solving
• Primary research
• Active listening

The Certificate in User Experience (UX) Design is ideal for:

• Professionals working in a creative field like graphic or web design, or web development.
• Professionals working in a strategic client-facing role as a product/project manager, strategist, or consultant would also benefit from this certification.
• People looking to enhance their web or graphic design, web development, consulting, or business strategy skill set

Enrolment Requirements

The Certificate in User Experience (UX) Design is a direct registration program. No application process is required; simply enrol in the session of your choice to get started.

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What our community is saying

There are many 1-2 week UX programs, but I don’t think most individuals come out knowing what they need to in order to succeed in their jobs (especially in cases where UX is not fully understood in the organization). I have a lot of respect for the approach York has taken in practicing UX methodology to create an ideal program. —Joselynn Maas, Lead, UX Strategy + Design, Grocery Gateway (Advisory Council Member)

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Have an eye on the UX/UI Design programs in Canada!

UX/UI design programs are among the top five in-demand skills to acquire beyond 2021, according to a LinkedIn report. Statistics also show that the demand for skilled UX/UI professionals in Canada outweighs supply which could result in more immigration prospects.  

What is UI Design?

The scientific approach followed to design human-to-machine interfaces for computers, electronic devices, mobile devices, software applications, industrial and home appliances is called User Interface Design or UI Design. 

The goal of a good user interface is to simplify user interaction and make it as efficient as possible. The usability is supported by graphic design and typography which influences the user interaction performance and appeal of the design. 

What is UX Design?

The process of manipulating user behaviour through usability & usefulness and enhancing the user’s desirability to use the product is called User Experience Design or UX Design. 

UX design focuses on the end result of designing products, services, events and environments with a user-centric approach. 

In short, UX & UI design is directly proportional to each other. Any industry requires user interface and user experience to be optimal. If you’re interested in pursuing a career in UX/UI designing, Canada can be your best option. 

There are eminent institutions offering UX/UI design programs in Canada. The labour market in the country observes recent graduates efficiently. Canada is also known to retain international talents by offering permanent residence at least one year after gaining Canadian work experience.

UX/UI Design Program in Canada: Overview

Canada is mostly offering certification courses or post-graduate diploma or Masters courses in UX/UI design. 

Through the human-centric approach, you learn to design delightful and pleasing user experiences for any application, from user research to defining a project’s strategy, scope, and information architecture, to developing sitemaps and wire frames. 

You’ll learn current best practices and conventions in UX design and apply them to create effective and compelling screen-based UI design experiences for websites or apps.

Through real-time internship projects and practicum sessions, you get hands-on experience in UX and UI designing for any application. You develop soft skills and managerial qualities to survive in the field and carry out your responsibilities. 

If only UX/UI designers can learn to code well, they can enrich their design work, collaborate better with real-time developers to get the desired final output, and even set them apart in the job market. 

If you are interested in becoming a UX/UI designer, plan your education in Canada. Read on to learn more about job opportunities and the benefits of planning your study in Canada.

UX/UI Design in Canada: Popular Study Programs

Study programs of UX/UI design in Canada can be of the following types: 

• Postgraduate Certificate in User Experience (UX) Design
• Master of Arts (MA) for emphasis on human factors,
• Master of Applied Science (MASc) for emphasis on new media technology and design
• Master of Computer Science (MCS) for emphasis on software design
• Masters in Inclusive Design
• Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Educational Technology & Design
• Masters in Design for Health 

UX/UI Design Programs in Canada: Top Institutions 

Canada offers more programs for international students in different streams. There are courses available at various levels of education. An international student searching for UI/UX design programs in Canada would end up finding the following institutions ,

• University of Toronto
• Carleton University
• Simon Fraser University
• Centennial College
• St. Lawrence College
• Humber College
• Durham College
• British Columbia Institute of Technology
• Algonquin College
• George Brown College
• MacEwan University
• University of Alberta
• Concordia University

These are some of the renowned colleges and universities in Canada offering UI/UX programs for international students. These are delivering immaculate education and serving the students’ community for all these years. Plan your Canada education.

UX/UI Design Program in Canada: Jobs Opportunities

Enormous jobs are awaiting the students to complete their education in Canada. Once you graduate from a Canadian institute, you get introduced to plentiful job opportunities. Here are some prospective job opportunities for you after completing UX/UI design program in Canada. 

• User Experience Designer
• User Interface Designer
• User Experience Manager
• Visual Designer 
• Mobile Application Designer
• Voice UI Designer
• UI/UX Consultant
• Software UX/UI Designer

Why Choose Canada for Study Abroad?

There are supportive benefits for international students those who plan their education in Canada. The advantages of the Canada education are,

• Post-Study Work Permit
• Acquire a world-class education
• Enjoy the multicultural ambience
• Get easily accessed to the permanent residence gateways
• High life standards but optimal living cost
• Grasp an internationally recognised degree
• Canada offers you the best study experience
• Gain Hands-on Experience in the Field of Work
• Get introduced to the lucrative job opportunities

These are the benefits for an international student in planning their UX/UI design programs in Canada, moreover, it’s an added advantage that Canada easily offers a study visa for international students which is not as easy as Canada to obtain in any other country. 

Plan your education in Canada and enjoy the benefits. Get on to the registration process.

Registration Process

It’s the best chance for you if you’re willing to study UX/UI Design in Canada. Various institutions in Canada are offering study courses in UX/UI design. But before you apply, you should know that cross-major is not allowed in Canada. 

The Canadian education system does not prefer to take in international students who are applying for study programs different from their previous education. However, by gaining at least six months of work experience in the related field, in this case, UX/UI design, aspirants may be eligible to enroll in UX/UI design programs in Canada. 

Apply for admission with full confidence in top UX/UI design programs in Canada with CanApprove. 

We are carrying out the best possible service with par excellence for those who wish to migrate or study abroad. Our consultants will guide you with your Canada education plans. Connect with us to know more about UX/UI Design courses in Canada.

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Deepika Kapoor says:

Kindly give me more information and requisition for ux design for my child

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Is there any university that offers full scholarship for foreign students ?(ui ux)

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Dear Ochuko, We appreciate your interest and are glad to help you. To know more information about the course, college and scholarship in Canada, talk to our overseas education consultants. Send your details/resume to [email protected] or talk to us through WhatsApp at https://bit.ly/Inf_Imm Thank you!

Hrushikesh says:

Hello, this is Hrushikesh from India. I want to pursue a career in UX Design/HCI, to be more precise a career in UX research. Can you please list out or head me over to the postgraduation courses that can qualify me as a UX designer.

Dear Hrushikesh, We are glad to help you. UX Design and related courses are indeed offered by many educational institutions in Canada. To give you more information on post-graduation courses in UX design and studying in Canada, take a ‘free profile evaluation’ from our overseas education consultants. Send your details/resume to [email protected] or talk to us through WhatsApp at https://bit.ly/Inf_Imm We appreciate your comments. Thank you!

Mamtha M says:

Hi, I have previous different educational background but I got 4 plus work experience in UX industry. Please let me know if I am eligible for any scholarship short term program or anything related programs. Thanks!

ridhu says:

Dear Mamtha, We are glad to help you. You really have a good background in UX and to guide you better, take a free profile assessment with us. Talk to us through WhatsApp at https://bit.ly/Inf_Imm or send your details/resume to [email protected] Our overseas education consultants will get back to you. Thank you!

Divvya says:

My daughter wants to go for masters in UIUX in Canada…the best university

Hi Divvya, We’re glad to help you. You might have got insights on UI/UX design courses and the best universities in Canada in the blog. Talk to our overseas education experts, to begin your daughter’s college selection and the study visa process. Click on this link to chat>> https://bit.ly/Inf_Imm Thank you!

Apoorva says:

I need to pursue my masters in ui/ux designs please provide me some information about that

Hi Apoorva, We’re glad to help. You can get detailed information from our overseas education experts to guide you with course & college selection, study visas, and arrival & departure assistance, etc. Click on the link to chat with us>> https://bit.ly/Inf_Imm Thank you!

Divya says:

Can you tell me why would you recommend George Brown College for Design Management course? I really want my college to be best and is it the right choice to go for?

Hi Divya, Of course it is! George Brown College one of the best colleges in Canada. To assist you better send your details/resume to [email protected] or talk to us through WhatsApp at https://bit.ly/Inf_Imm Our overseas education experts will get back to you. Thank you!

AJAY SUNIL says:

I Studied Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and I wish to do Masters In UI/UX Design is that approved in Canada? Since there is no cross-major, should I really required to have a Bachelor degree in UI/UX Design for getting its masters?

Hello Ajay Sunil, You don’t need a bachelor’s degree in UI/UX design to study masters in Canada. Computer Science degree is just perfect to start your education. Talk to our overseas education experts through WhatsApp at https://bit.ly/Inf_Imm or send your details to [email protected] Thank you!

Sivadharshan says:

Im Sivadharshan currently doing my bachelors in EEE and going to finish second year after finishing my bachelors can i do masters or pg diploma in ui/ux or related to software field? Should I do certifications in ui/ux to strongly write on for SOP ?

Hi Sivadarshan, Of course, you can study UI/UX design program after studying EEE. In fact that’s great choice. Doing a certification in UI/UX is not really mandatory and is up to you. To get more information, contact our education experts, they’ll help you out. Talk to us through WhatsApp at https://bit.ly/Inf_Imm Thank you!

Himanshu Sharma says:

I would like to connect with a representative and discuss about the programme.

Hi Himanshu, That’s great. Talk to us through WhatsApp at https://bit.ly/Inf_Imm or send your details / resume to [email protected] Our overseas education experts will contact you soon. Thank you. Have a great day!

Vipul says:

I did my graduation in bcom Can I still get admission in masters program of ui/ux design

Hello Vipul, We’re glad to help you. To assist you better send your details/resume to [email protected] or talk to us through WhatsApp at https://bit.ly/Inf_Imm Our overseas education experts will get back to you. Thank you!

Olumide says:

Hello, I am a professional Graphic Designer with more than 8 years’ work experience and presently working as Lead, Graphic Designer with a reputable company in my country with National Diploma in Fine/Applied Art. Am I eligible to apply for Ui UX program? Thanks.

Dear Olumide, We are happy to help you. Yes, you can pursue UI/UX and other similar programs. Our overseas education coordinators will help you find the right program and institution. Please share your updated resume with [email protected] or talk to our education coordinator through WhatsApp .

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