Gain Expertise
to Lead Digital
Transformations
12-month program
• Virtual learning while you work
Master of Digital Product Management
Today, every business must be a digital business. Products and services, operations, and innovation are being transformed by technology and artificial intelligence (AI). Digital transformation engages business processes and technological implementation. Skilled leaders are needed to ensure success.
Starting in May, this innovative program is built for digital changemakers. Students learn-by-doing by completing an 8-month capstone project designed to transform academic thought leadership into product experience. Students learn how to apply AI and human-centered approaches, use low-code tools, and apply modern management practices to develop a prototype and digital roadmap that leads change and drives real business results.
This 12-month interdisciplinary degree leverages the renowned expertise of Smith School of Business and Queen’s School of Computing for a uniquely comprehensive educational experience. Developed in consultation with AI and digital transformation leaders in academia, business, government, and the technology sector, it is the first program of its kind in Canada.
Industry Leaders
Digital product leaders can also experience this program by joining the prestigious group of capstone project clients such as Lululemon, Sobeys, BMO, TD, and TelusHealth. If interested, submit a capstone proposal by January 31.
Innovation Leadership
Innovation is more than an idea—it’s the discipline of creating solutions that drive real business value. Programs in Smith’s Innovation Suite build this capability through:
- Core curriculum on cutting-edge innovation strategy and best practices
- Cross-program learning and networking with students in other Innovation Suite programs. MDPM students will be connected with Master of Management Innovation & Entrepreneurship students
- Applied experience through live business projects
- Flexible, personalized learning that blends independent and team-based work
- An ecosystem of expertise spanning Smith and Queen’s researchers and scholars, centres, and innovation initiatives
- SmithOne, our digital learning platform delivering tailored course content, dynamic feedback, networking, and on-demand support
At Smith, you gain not just knowledge, but the confidence and capability to innovate.
The program will provide:
- An interdisciplinary curriculum that synthesizes best practices from AI, business and technology, equipping you with a comprehensive understanding to effectively manage the lifecycle of AI and digital products and services
- Two consecutive learning streams, comprising academic thought leadership and experiential application
- An eight-month capstone project in which student teams discover, design and build, and implement a digital solution for a real client, supported by faculty and a dedicated client advisor
- A low-code development approach, allowing you to apply specialized knowledge without extensive technological training
- Instruction by internationally renowned faculty from Smith School of Business and Queen’s School of Computing, who offer a rich range of academic and industry expertise
- Virtual learning sessions delivered on evenings and weekends, allowing you to study while you work
- Personal development workshops and access to a proprietary MarketPrep career advancement program
- SmithEdge, a set of personal capabilities that prepare you to thrive in today’s business environment
- Access to job opportunities through Smith’s Career Advancement Centre
The Digital Product Management Mindset
Listen to inaugural Academic Co-Directors Kathryn Brohman, PhD (Smith School of Business) and Nick Graham, PhD (Queen's School of Computing) as they explain the digital product mindset and the role of the digital product manager. They share the skills needed and how the MDPM program will teach you those skills and bridge the gap from education to industry.
Meet a Digital Product Manager
Hear directly from the Chair of our MDPM Advisory Board, Jessica Creces, about what it’s like to manage digital products. Jessica shares how wide-spread this need is in industry and how rewarding this career can be.
New Scholarships Available
Smith School of Business introduces scholarships for Black students and Indigenous students in all MBA, Professional Masters, and Graduate Diploma programs.
Key Features
Integrated Learning Streams
The program integrates academic thought leadership with practical application in a unique and powerful way to develop work-ready skills in product management and digital transformation.
View the curriculumExpert Leadership
Courses are led by award-winning faculty from both Smith School of Business and Queen’s School of Computing, bringing robust research prowess, thought leadership and industry expertise to your classroom.
Meet the facultyExperiential learning
An eight-month capstone project will match you with a team of your fellow students to design, build, and optimize a digital product for a real client, supported by faculty and a dedicated client advisor.
Capstone projectFlexible delivery
Following an introductory week in residence at Queen’s University campus in Kingston, Ontario, all courses will be offered via virtual learning and use SmithOne, our digital learning platform. All classes are scheduled for evening and weekends.
View scheduleNo programming required
The program centres on the modern industry practice of low-code development, employing drag-and-drop tools and pre-built templates that allow you to focus on the essential strategies and tactics that transform the way people work and how the business drives results.
Career advancement
You’ll benefit from special events, networking, coaching and support, all intended to help you advance your career. The program has also partnered with The Product Recruiter to provide director and executive level professional support and placement opportunities.
Career support
“The role of the product manager is, primarily, to guide a product to success. But it is also to define what success will be for the product, depending on the end game the organization is going for.
In our economy, it is so important to have people who understand the market, understand user behaviour, and understand the way to create value for business owners, for customers and, ultimately, for society as a whole.”
Senior Product Manager, Paylocity
MDPM Advisory Board Member