Dear Future Peer
Welcome to the Master of Design (MDes) program. You’re probably excited or maybe just a little nervous. Maybe you’ve already started reading the website, imagining what the year will look like. I did the same thing. Here’s what I wish someone had told me. You’ll come in thinking you know what design is. You’ll leave […]
Master of Design Student Showcase at UBC Okanagan
Beyond the Showcase: UBC Okanagan’s Master of Design Students Bring Ideas to Life On September 14th, the School of Engineering became a space for exploration, conversation and connection. The Master of Design (MDes) Students had the opportunity to showcase their prototyped projects to faculty, peers, students and community guests. The showcase highlighted work developed through […]
Master of Design: Changemakers invited to chart their future at UBC Okanagan
UBC Okanagan wants to help graduate students answer the age-old question: How can I change the world for the better? The Master of Design program is a professional graduate degree program that will welcome its first intake of students next May. Applications are currently being accepted. Before stepping into the program to tackle burning questions […]
From classroom to career: mastering firmware through the MEng experience
Meet Weijia Yao, UBC Okanagan Master of Engineering (M.Eng) Electrical alumnus (2023). He shares how his experience in the MEng program helped him expand his professional network, add to his technical skills and knowledge, while also advancing his leadership and teamwork skills. His time in the MEng program helped him land an exciting new role […]