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Micro-credential in Building Blocks of Digital Media Micro-credential

Micro-credential in Building Blocks of Digital Media Micro-credential

Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada•QS 2027 #312

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Micro-credential in Building Blocks of Digital Media Micro-credential is a micro-credential in Digital Media & Game Development programme taught at Simon Fraser University in Burnaby, Canada. The programme is delivered on campus. Teaching is in English.

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Degree: Micro-credential

Field: Digital Media & Game Development

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

We have no tuition fees on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page. — it helps other students.

Last checked September 2026 · Source: thecdm.ca ·

Program details

Overview

The micro-credential brings together four industry-designed courses, covering digital product development and strategy, artificial intelligence, and leadership. The experience concludes with a hands-on project that students can showcase directly to prospective employers.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Not yet summarised here; see the official programme page.

Application Details

Application Deadline: Domestic applicants apply through EducationPlannerBC, with one set of dates per applicant type rather than by citizenship. Fall 2027 entry: high-school-route applications open 1 October 2026 and close 31 January 2027, while transfer applications open 1 March 2027 and close 15 April 2027 (Education and Contemporary Arts transfer applicants may apply from 1 October 2026). Spring 2027 entry runs 1 July to 15 September 2026, and Summer 2027 entry runs 1 December 2026 to 15 January 2027. Admission documents are generally due 28 February 2027 (Fall) and offers must be accepted by 1 May. International applicants use the same EducationPlannerBC dates and portal; SFU publishes no separate international deadline. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.

About Simon Fraser University

“Nous sommes prêts”

Type: University

Control: Public

Campus setting: Urban

Founded: 1965

Students: 37,000

QS rank: #312

Programs: 476

Location: Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Micro-credential in Building Blocks of Digital Media Micro-credential award?

Simon Fraser University awards a Micro-credential in the field of Digital Media & Game Development on completion of this programme.

Can Micro-credential in Building Blocks of Digital Media Micro-credential be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at Simon Fraser University.

What language is Micro-credential in Building Blocks of Digital Media Micro-credential taught in?

The programme is taught in English.

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