Overview

The Master’s degree consists of two programs: Network Technology (NET) and Digital Media (DM).

Those pursuing the Information Technology (Digital Media, Network Technology) MIT program at Carleton University will cover the design, management and operation of computer networks. They will develop research skills through courses and a project framework. DM students will focus on areas dealing with the development of content and technology for entertainment, education and communication. We also offer a specialization in Data Science to our DM students.

Research & Career Options

Research opportunities in the school have direct application to the industry and can lead to many fascinating careers in areas such as:

Digital Media: Media production (movies and commercials), new educational technologies, the gaming industry, natural human-computer interaction methods, digital media for healthcare, and exhibitions for national museums and government or organizations requiring digital media content and technologies.
Network Technology: Network security and privacy, cellular mobile networks, cloud computing, the Internet of Things and Apple iPhone networking subsystems.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Analytical Methods for Information Technology

Information Technology Seminars

Planning and Design of Computer Networks

Cross Layer Design for Wireless Multimedia Networks

Designing Secure Networking and Computer Systems

Cloud and Datacentre Networking

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

More details

Applications are reviewed as they are submitted and offers of admission made until the program is full.

Language

English

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Credits

5 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Ottawa, Canada

Disciplines

Digital Media View 22 other Masters in Digital Media in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Networking (master’s): An undergraduate degree in network technology, electrical engineering, computer science, engineering, or a closely-related discipline.

Digital media (master’s): An undergraduate degree in one of the related three primary disciplines of Technology (e.g. computer science/engineering and information technology), Content (e.g. design, arts and humanities), and People (e.g. psychology, communication and business). Intermediate undergraduate-level computer programming skills are required as proper technical background.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

21851 CAD / year

≈ 21851 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

8943 CAD / year

≈ 8943 CAD / year

Additional Details

Tuition is for Digital Media

For Network Technology the tuition is:

National 8005 CAD per year
International 28707 CAD per year

Living costs

Ottawa

Canada

1168 - 1925 CAD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Information Technology (Digital Media, Network Technology).

Available Scholarships

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