Hone the creative, technical, and business skills you need to thrive in a fast-evolving world.In this unique program, you’ll spend your first year at Waterloo's main campus, where you'll gain a solid foundation linking creative design, globalization, business ethics, economics, and marketing.For your final three years, you'll move to our Stratford School of Interaction Design and Business, located 45 kilometres west of the main campus. There, you'll develop design-driven solutions to social problems and create new forms of cultural expressions in a global context. And thanks to our project-based approach, you’ll also hone your collaboration and project management skills. Program highlights Drool-worthy tech. Waterloo’s Stratford School boasts facilities that include a recording studio, video editing suites, a UX observation room, and more.Study overseas. Want to see the world and gain a more international perspective Spend your third year studying in England, Hong Kong, or Australia — to name just a few options. Global Business and Digital Arts (GBDA) is a place where your design and business ideas turn into something truly powerful.We believe that the combination of diverse skills and experiences are the key ingredient to disruptive creativity and innovation. With this in mind, the GBDA program encourages you to embrace your varied interests and study what you are passionate about, all while positioning yourself for a rewarding and successful career.