Masters of Digital Media

The Master of Digital Media (MDM) is a 16-month professional graduate degree delivered through the Centre for Digital Media (CDM), a partnership between BCIT, UBC, SFU and ECU at an innovative campus in the False Creek flats (Vancouver).

Informed by industry mentors and diverse faculty with decades of experience, students graduate with in-demand skills that accelerate their careers. The program includes 12 months of work-integrated learning, fostering bold creativity and collaboration in an industry-based work setting.

Students come from around the globe and from many different backgrounds, including art, design, natural and social sciences, business, computer science, and engineering.

Don’t have an undergraduate degree? Consider the BCIT Bachelor of Creative Industries as your next step towards the MDM and other graduate credentials.

Industry projects and team-based learning are at the core of the MDM curriculum. In the second and third semesters, teams of three to six students develop prototypes or applications from concept to deliverable. Students must also secure a four-month internship, reflect, and report back on how their MDM experience is applied in the real world, while receiving targeted career support and insights from faculty and staff.

To learn more about the MDM, please visit their FAQ section or click through the remaining information on entrance requirements, details, graduation and jobs.

Who this is for

• You want to break into the creative technology industry
• You want to compliment your skills with the soft skills that organizations need
• You want to accelerate your journey to leadership positions
• You want more real-world project experience to enhance your resume

What makes the program unique

• Develop leadership, collaboration, and communication skills through multidisciplinary teamwork.
• Solve real-world clients’ problems using innovative solutions.
• Gain the soft skills necessary to thrive in the tech industry.
• Grow professional connections and get access to career support.
• Successful international graduates will be eligible to apply for a post-grad work permit.
• Affordable, quality housing available in Vancouver’s Creative District.

The MDM Program is cohort-based and commences in September each year. The program includes three, four-month on-site semesters, and one four-month internship semester.

For more information, please visit the Centre for Digital Media website or the following links:

• Apply to MDM
• Admission Requirements
• Course Calendar
• Tuition and Fees
• Scholarship Opportunities
• Webinar Schedule

Scholarship for BCIT graduates

BCIT graduates are eligible for a $5,000 CAD scholarship. While the base level of funding is $5000, students demonstrating exceptional application materials, academic excellence, relevant work experience, and financial need may qualify for a higher amount.

Applicants will also be considered for other applicable MDM scholarships, and need-based bursaries from Simon Fraser University (SFU).

If accepted into MDM, students receive up to $2,000 CAD towards hardware/software purchases.

Alumni success

• 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

Ryan Klesc    
Graduate Admissions and Recruitment Officer
Centre for Digital Media
778-370-1010
admissions@thecdm.ca