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MDes Strategic Foresight and Innovation at OCAD University

OCAD University, Canada

Programme overview

Program developing design thinking and foresight skills to manage organizational change and create sustainable futures, offered as an in-person full-time option or an online part-time option.

Faculty: School of Graduate Studies  |  Duration: 2 years (online part-time option runs three years)  |  Study mode: full-time/part-time  |  Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Design-thinking, foresight and research methodology skills culminating in a major research project supported by an advisory committee.

Career pathways

Prepares strategists for public and private sector innovation, foresight and organizational change roles.

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Application information

Entry requirements

BA, BFA, BDes, BComm, BEng or comparable honours degree with 75% (B+) or better in the last two years, or exceptional practitioner experience. Statement of intent (1000-1200 words), 3-5 work samples and CV required. Two recommendation letters and transcripts from all post-secondary institutions are required; applicants whose first language is not English need TOEFL, IELTS 7.0 overall with no part below 7.0, or Duolingo 120, unless a prior degree was taught in English.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Classes begin in early September 2027 (Fall 2027 intake).

Fall 2027: applications open 15 October 2026 through the Graduate Application Portal; application and funding deadline 15 January 2027; second-round deadline 15 March 2027. The application fee is $110 CAD per program applied to, payable by credit card, non-refundable.

Apply through the official page: https://gradadmissions.ocadu.ca/apply

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