How You Learn
The Master of Digital Product Management program includes two in-person sessions at Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario. The rest of the experience is delivered through SmithOne, our digital learning platform delivering tailored course content, dynamic feedback, networking, and on-demand support.
The launch in-person session features cross-program learning and networking with students in other Smith Innovation Suite programs. MDPM students will join with Masters of Management Innovation & Entrepreneurship students.
A dynamic virtual learning experience
Smith School of Business is at the forefront of delivering business education in dynamic and engaging virtual formats. With state-of-the-art technology—including a dedicated, interactive teaching studio and proprietary SmithOne virtual learning platform - we have been enabling virtual learning for thousands of students for more than a decade.
The SmithOne virtual learning platform allows students to experience active and accessible learning through approaches that include (but are not limited to) easy online access, visual collaboration, active networking, and seamless connection to tools and frameworks.
SmithOne
SmithOne is our virtual learning platform used by select hybrid and online Smith programs.
It is your gateway to a rich shared learning experience including live classes with faculty who know your name, real-time discussions with classmates across industries and time zones, and collaborative work that is immediate and human.
SmithOne acts as the hub for your academic experience bringing together course materials, content, archived class items, collaboration tools, and peer connections in one integrated space. Plus, you connect directly through SmithOne to live classes which are designed for interaction. Expect dynamic discussions, breakouts, and group problem-solving.
The result is a student experience that’s flexible, rigorous, and deeply engaging while you participate from anywhere. You build relationships, sharpen your thinking, and stay fully immersed while balancing work, life, and learning on your terms.
Purpose-built for business education by Smith School of Business and Queen’s Computing, SmithOne is fast, interactive, and designed for busy leaders.
“The ability to complete the MDPM without having to leave my job was a huge upside that initially attracted me to the program. I had recently been promoted to a new role, and the work‑friendly schedule allowed me to balance personal and professional commitments. The online learning experience was intuitive, with SmithOne providing a centralized hub for all my virtual academic needs.”
Associate Partner
Kyndryl
Leadership Development & Team-based Learning
Reflecting the way organizations manage product-based organization, the MDPM program adopts a hybrid (agile and traditional) approach to project management and assigns formal product team roles to demonstrate the impact of situational leadership. This innovative approach to learning enhances understanding of group and cultural dynamics, builds self-awareness and effectiveness, and develops understanding of how product teams perform best.
In both physical and virtual contexts, the 8-month practicum is used to build and strengthen work-ready project management and leadership skills.
A dedicated, professional Team Coach is assigned to every program team. Throughout the year, they will monitor your team’s effectiveness and provide regular feedback and guidance that is pivotal to the learning process. Teams will also be provided with proven processes and best practices for enhancing team performance and overcoming any obstacles that may arise during the year.
Peer-to-Peer Learning
Formal product roles are also used to enable peer-to-peer learning in the MDPM program. Not only will students learn from faculty, but they will also learn from peers who come into the program with a range of subject matter expertise. As students learn from their peers, the MDPM program can accommodate incoming students from a wider range of disciplines.
The peer-to-peer learning model also enables students entering the program with a specific subject-matter expertise to become deeper experts.
“The program’s team coaching model, which I highly valued, provided practical skills in building and managing high-performing teams, a crucial element for agile management. The student experience is outstanding. From day one, it’s clear that the faculty and staff genuinely care about each student’s journey. They’ve built an environment that’s not only educational but incredibly supportive. Their commitment to the program and the pride they take in building something meaningful are palpable.”
Senior, Finance Optimization
Ernst & Young