Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs (GSPA)
Needles Hall, second floor, room 2201
Program information
| Department/School | Stratford School of Interaction Design and Business |
|---|---|
| Faculty | Faculty of Arts |
| Admit term(s) |
Fall (September – December) |
| Application and document submission deadline(s) |
Application submission deadline: February 1 (for admission in September) Document submission deadline: February 15 (for admission in September) |
| Delivery mode | Online |
| Program type | Master's, Professional |
| Length of program | 8 months (full-time) |
| Registration option(s) | Full-time, Part-time |
| Study option(s) | Coursework |
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What does it take to get in?
Minimum admission requirements
- Successful completion of an Honours Bachelor's degree, or equivalent, in a field from humanities, social sciences, science, mathematics, environment, health or engineering, with an average of at least 78% in the final two years of the degree.
- Applications must include demonstration of sufficient academic and/or practical experience and personal suitability. Experienced professionals in the private or public sectors may be considered for admission, but probationary status may be required for the first term of the program.
- The program may also consider applications from mature students who do not meet the regular academic admission requirements of a four-year Honours Bachelor's degree or equivalent. To be considered, an applicant who does not meet the regular academic requirements must have at least eight years of professional experience in a field related to the program, such as digital media, journalism, digital entertainment, digital gaming, software development, design, etc., and a minimum GMAT score of 550, or an equivalent score on the GRE (referencing ETS's GRE Comparison Table for Business Schools).
Application materials
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Resume
- Supplementary information form (SIF)
- The SIF contains questions specific to your program, typically about why you want to enrol and your experience in that field. Review the application documents web page for more information about this requirement
- If a statement or letter is required by your program, review the writing your personal statement resources for helpful tips and tricks on completion
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Transcript(s)
- References
- Three references are required; at least two academic
- Proof of English language proficiency, if applicable
- TOEFL 100 (writing 26, speaking 26), IELTS 7.5 (writing 7.0, speaking 7.0)
How much will it cost?
- Use the student budget calculator to estimate your cost and resources
- Visit the graduate program tuition page on the Finance website to determine the tuition and incidental fees per term for your program
- Review the funding graduate school resources for graduate students
What can you expect at Waterloo?
- Review the degree requirements in the Graduate Studies Academic Calendar, including the courses that you can anticipate taking as part of completing the degree
- Check out profiles of current graduate students to learn about their experience at Waterloo
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The Master of Digital Experience Innovation (MDEI) is a professional, course-based Master's program delivered fully online
- Review the Stratford School of Interaction Design and Business website to see information specific to your program of interest
This program page is effective September 2023; it will be updated annually. Any changes to the program page following this date will be indicated with a notation.
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