You’ve built a strong foundation at VFS. Now accelerate your creative tech career.
Through this exclusive pathway for VFS Game Design, Programming for Games, Web & Mobile, VR/AR Design & Development, and Digital Design graduates, you can complete the Master of Digital Media at Centre for Digital Media in 16 months. Position yourself for leadership roles in the creative technology industry.
MDM graduates are eligible for a 3-year post-graduation work permit.
Why Choose the Master of Digital Media
As a VFS graduate, you already understand the creative and technical foundations. The MDM builds on that by:
Developing your leadership and strategic abilities: Learn to lead multidisciplinary teams, define project vision, and drive innovation—skills that set you apart in today’s creative tech industry.
Applying your skills on real industry projects: More than half of the program is dedicated to client collaborations, where you’ll solve real challenges and gain the kind of hands-on experience employers value.
Expanding your industry connections: Work directly with mentors and partners from game studios, startups, tech companies, and civic organizations to grow your professional network and uncover new career opportunities.
Alumni success
- 96% of MDM graduates found a job within one year of graduation.
- 84% currently work in mid-senior, senior, or executive roles.
- 22 alumni launched their own company.
Exclusive scholarship for VFS graduates
VFS graduates are automatically considered for the Pathway Partner Scholarship (base award: $5,000 CAD). Applicants with outstanding portfolios, experience, or needs may qualify for higher awards.
Beyond that, you can apply for MDM scholarships and Simon Fraser University need-based bursaries. If accepted, you’ll also receive up to $2,000 CAD toward hardware or software costs.
What is the Master of Digital Media?
Located at Centre for Digital Media in Vancouver, BC, this 16-month accredited professional graduate program empowers you to become a leader and innovator in the creative and technology industry. 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.