Master in Strategic Foresight and Innovation

OCAD University in Toronto is Canada’s specialized public university for art, design, and digital media, with a history dating back to 1876 and a student community of roughly 5,000. OCAD U offers a broad portfolio of undergraduate and graduate degrees focused on creative practice, interdisciplinary collaboration, and research-led innovation. International students are part of a vibrant campus culture that encourages experimentation across visual arts, design, media, and emerging technologies.

The university provides studio-based learning environments, specialized labs, fabrication workshops, and exhibition spaces that enable hands-on development of portfolios and public-facing projects. Cross-disciplinary initiatives and partnerships with cultural institutions, industry, and community organizations in Toronto give students opportunities for internships, collaborative research, and real-world project experience. Faculty are practicing artists and designers who emphasize critical thinking and professional development.

OCAD U supports career readiness through portfolio development, mentorship, and connections to galleries, studios, and creative enterprises. International applicants can access services for admissions advice, visa guidance, and orientation to city life in Toronto. Prospective students should investigate program specifications, studio resources, and opportunities for collaborative projects to ensure alignment with their artistic and professional goals.

The Master in Strategic Foresight and Innovation is a Master's degree program for students who want to gain design thinking and foresight skills to enhance business success and positively impact society. This 1-2 year program at Ontario College of Art and Design University in Canada helps students develop complex problem-finding, framing, and solving skills to create sustainable futures.

The curriculum includes developing design-thinking skills such as analysis, synthesis, and strategic and creative thinking. Students will explore and test innovative methods of organization, creation, and production from a human perspective, and develop strategic, innovative, and anticipatory solutions. The learning environment includes a collaborative studio environment, a diverse student body with access to outstanding faculty and industry experts, and guest lectures and critiques from professional strategists and foresight experts.

Graduates of this program can pursue careers as Innovation Consultants, Strategic Foresight Analysts, Design Thinkers, Futures Researchers, or Business Strategists. They can work in industries such as business, government, non-profit, or education. Employers may include consulting firms, corporations, government agencies, or research institutions.