Graduate Foundations Program + Master of Arts - Digital Media and Global Communications

Applicants seeking admission to graduate programs at UNF who do not meet the entrance requirements for that program but have a minimum of a 2.67 GPA from their undergraduate program and meet the English Language Proficiency requirements may be eligible to enter the Graduate Foundations Program.

The Graduate Foundations Program is a one-semester program during which students will take three undergraduate courses (9 credits).

The Master of Arts in Digital Media and Global Communications program at the University of Niagara Falls Canada is a professionally oriented degree program tailored to prepare graduates for careers in the dynamic world of digital media.

This 45-credit program, which can be completed in five instructional terms over 18 months, offers a solid foundation in intercultural storytelling across multiple platforms, including marketing, public relations, advertising, social media, gaming, eSports, entertainment and education.

Designed with flexibility in mind, the curriculum focuses on ideation, creativity and design for digital media, preparing graduates for roles such as digital marketing strategists, social media specialists, public relations and advertising executives, intercultural communications specialists and various producer, designer, manager, technical artist and entrepreneur positions.

Quick Facts • Professionally oriented degree: Prepares graduates for diverse digital media and communications roles. • Comprehensive curriculum: Covers intercultural storytelling across multiple platforms and emphasizes ideation, creativity and design. • 18-month program: Consists of 45 credits spread over five instructional terms. • Strong focus on skills: Develops problem-solving, digital mindset, communication, demonstration, technique, application, aesthetic fluency and professionalism. • Capstone project: Students organize and present a portfolio of work, showcasing their skills, knowledge and abilities for a successful career in digital media and global communications.