Doctor of Philosophy in Digital Transformation and Innovation

The Digital Transformation and Innovation program is a multi-faculty collaboration between the Telfer School of Management, the Faculty of Arts, and the Faculty of Engineering to train highly qualified professionals to create, manage and research the profound change to our world that is happening as a result of electronic digital technology. At its heart, the technology enables the collection and communication of huge amounts of data that transforms how business and society works. It also creates a new online environment where the experience of business and social interactions by individuals is being reinvented. Innovation is an important aspect of the program to emphasize the re-invention and creative design of user experiences in business and social interactions.

To be eligible, candidates must:
Hold a master's degree with thesis and a minimum average of A- in one of the following:
MSc in Digital Transformation and Innovation, in Management, in Health Systems, or in Systems Science,
MASc in Electrical and Computer Engineering,
Master of Computer Science,
Master of Information Studies,
MA in Communication,
A master's in a related, relevant discipline.
International candidates must check the admission equivalences for the diploma they received in their country of origin.
Exceptionally, applicants holding a master's degree without thesis may be considered provided their file includes scholarly publications or equivalent evidence of their capacity for advanced research.
Identify at least one professor in the program whose research interests correspond to yours and who is willing to supervise your research and thesis. We recommend that you contact potential thesis supervisors as soon as possible.
Meet the following additional coursework requirements set by the Admissions Committee:
Students whose master's degree was in an area other than Digital Transformation and Innovation may be required to take up to 12 units of additional courses beyond the 9 units normally required for the PhD. The additional coursework would consist of the following:
DTI 7100, or an equivalent course.
At least one course (3 units) in a field other than the candidate's chosen field of research, to be chosen from the list of optional courses in the program.
The additional coursework is defined by the Admissions Committee, in consultation with the potential supervisor and the Graduate Studies Committee, and is specified in the student's letter of admission.

Language tests recognized by the University of Ottawa:

TOEFL minimum score of 600 (paper-based) with a minimum score of 50 on the written and 50 on the spoken or a minimum score of 100 (internet-based).
IELTS minimum score of 7 for 3 of the 4 tests (Reading, Listening, Writing, Speaking) and a minimum score of 6 in the fourth test.
A score of at least 14 on the CANTEST, with no individual test score below 4.0, along with a minimum score of 4.5 on the oral component of the test.