The Master of Digital Media (MDM) is a professional graduate program for students from around the world looking to build their careers in digital media and technology. Based in Vancouver, Canada, the MDM combines collaborative, project-based learning with hands-on experience working with real-world industry clients. You’ll develop new skills, work across disciplines and build the experience and connections to take your career further.
Who is this program for?
The MDM is designed for people who want to use creative technologies in innovative ways to solve big problems and to nurture their leadership potential. Our students come from diverse academic and professional backgrounds, from project managers, developers, designers, and artists. They are entrepreneurs, creatives, and forward-thinkers who want to forge a path to their dream careers and make an impact on the world.
We accept students from a wide array of backgrounds and stages in life, all having a shared passion for digital media or creating digital products.
Expand your skillset and learn agile leadership and product management. Be empowered to confidently manage interdisciplinary teams in the creative technology industry.
Hone your technical skills and future proof your developer career in a collaborative environment. Build innovative digital products to master the social and practical skills of leading technical and non-technical teams.
Lead your team in design, UX, UI, and branding to help clients solve real-world business, social, or environmental challenges. Enhance your client management skills and inspire teams to move ideas from concepts to digital products.
Push your 2D and 3D art skills and master collaboration with creative and technical people. Inspire and lead your team through compelling concept design, visual storytelling, and digital product development.
Alumni Success
MDM alumni are driving the future of the creative technology industry. They have used the program to springboard into leadership roles in multiple industries across the globe. From Fortune 500, to start ups, to community-based organizations, our alumni are applying the skills they learned to reshape the world.
96%
Employed within 1-year
84%
Work in mid-level, senior, or executive roles
25%
Won or nominated for an industry award
18%
Launched their own start up
Our alumni are driving innovations at:
For 20 years, MDM has launched careers across gaming, tech, and digital media. With 800+ alumni and our 21st cohort starting this fall, the community has never been stronger. Explore the inspiring stories and achievements of our alumni and current students to see how MDM can transform your future.
Student Life
Live and work on campus
Live at CDM’s campus in fully furnished apartments with access to public transit, a fitness facility, bike lockup, local cafes, vision-aligned employers and more. This is an opportunity to expand your learning experience and connect with your peers. Student jobs are also available.
Tuition and Fees
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Funding
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Questions?
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MDM Overview
The creative problem-solving, communication, collaboration, and leadership skills employers value.
See our alumni's career pathsReal-world project experience, making the transition into your career more seamless. Over 50% of the curriculum consists of working on real-world client projects. In a multidisciplinary team, you’ll collaborate with industry to develop prototypes or applications from concept to deliverable.
Check out our industry projectsA strong professional network and career mentorship from faculty and staff members with decades of industry experience.
Get to know our facultyA dedicated 4-month term of career exploration, giving you the tools and to discover where your passions lie, all while doing it in a supportive environment. You will be pursuing a variety of career outcomes including work integrated learning, job seeking.
Explore what this term offersAn optional startup path to pitch, develop, and grow your own venture. Form a team within your cohort and together you will pitch your idea in front of an industry panel, giving you a competitive, real-world experience. Successful teams will have the opportunity to dive into developing their own venture, complete with access to funding, technology accelerators, and mentorship and guidance from industry experts, alumni, and faculty.
Discover our startup pathwayAccredited degree with the seal of our four partner institutions: University of British Columbia (UBC), Simon Fraser University (SFU), Emily Carr University of Art + Design, and British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT). The seal of all four universities is on the credential and graduates are alumni of all four universities, making MDM a one-of-a-kind master's degree.
Learn more about this unique partnershipAcademic Calendar
This professionally focused program begins with foundational courses, leading to career specialization and real-world client or venture project semesters that equip you with employable skills. The final semester is dedicated to supported career exploration, allowing you to pursue a full-time career or professional development opportunities. Throughout the program, you’ll have chances to build your network, attend career workshops and industry tours, and much more.
What you will learn
Collaboration
Learn to thrive in multidisciplinary teams—understand strengths, give and receive feedback, and build a high-performance culture.
Problem Solving
Use design methods and rapid prototyping to tackle challenges, streamline workflows, and deliver real-world solutions.
Critical Thinking
Adopt a growth mindset, validate ideas with data, and evaluate processes objectively to make smarter decisions.
Leading and Managing
Gain tools to manage stakeholders, align goals with strategy, and create inclusive, empowered teams.
Communication
Craft compelling stories and present ideas clearly to inspire audiences and drive results.
Ideating and Innovating
Apply agile processes to push creative boundaries and design digital media solutions for a global marketplace.
Meet our faculty
Our diverse, award-winning faculty are leading thinkers and professionals with decades of industry and academic experience. You will receive a world-class education and gain access to influential mentors who will help propel your personal and professional growth.
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