Program Overview

Stratford School of Interaction Design and Business

The Stratford School of Interaction Design and Business offers various programs, including undergraduate and graduate degrees.

Undergraduate Programs

• The undergraduate program includes:
  • Academic Advising
    • Course Selection and Program Structure
    • GBDA Program Checklist
    • Minors and Diplomas
    • Grades and Academic Standing
    • Helpful Resources
    • Accommodations
    • Academic Integrity
    • Student Grievances
    • Petitions
  • Co-op
  • International Exchange
  • Campus Wellness
  • Student Opportunities
    • GBDA Society
    • Ambassador program
  • Student Discounts
  • Future GBDA Student Info
    • Applying to GBDA
    • Visiting the Stratford School
    • Costs and Funding of GBDA
    • Laptop Requirements
    • Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Graduate Programs

• The graduate program includes:
  • MDEI Courses & Program Structure
    • Intensive Workshops
  • Advising
  • Campus Wellness
  • Student Discounts
  • Student Opportunities
  • Future MDEI Student Info
    • Applying to MDEI
    • Costs and funding
    • Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Research

The Stratford School of Interaction Design and Business is involved in various research areas.

Resources and Services

• The school offers various resources and services, including:
  • Media Services
    • 3D Printing at Stratford
    • Equipment Loan Agreement
    • Equipment Tutorials
  • Audio Lab
  • Tech Support
    • Printing
  • Transportation
    • Stratford School Bus Term Pass
  • Food Support
  • Campus Wellness

Costs and Funding

Tuition Fees

The Master of Digital Experience Innovation (MDEI) program is designated as a professional graduate degree and is therefore subject to professional education fees.

Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs

Funding and awards are available through Graduate Studies & Postdoctoral Affairs (GSPA). At Waterloo, graduate students may be able to receive funding from various sources such as Teaching Assistantships (TA), Research Assistantships (RA), Graduate Research Studentships (GRS), internal awards, external awards, bursaries, and emergency loans.

Bursaries

Bursaries are funding based on financial need – values range from $500 - $4,000.

Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP)

If you are an Ontario resident, OSAP provides government loans and bursaries to help finance your education.