College of Digital Transformation

We're shaping future leaders in digital transformation.

Digital technology is revolutionizing business operations for organizations across all industries and sectors. In Atlantic Canada, it stands as the third largest export, contributing significantly to economic growth. In Nova Scotia alone, the digital sector boasts an estimated worth of $2.5 billion. The Information and Communication Technology (ICT) industry comprises over 1,300 companies, employing more than 25,000 individuals and accounting for nearly 10% of the province’s business-sector output.

Dalhousie College of Digital Transformation is home to a multidisciplinary team of leading academics from the Faculties of Computer Science and Management engaged in cutting-edge industry-relevant teaching and research on the organizational implications of people-centered digital transformation. 

Through teaching, applied research, and industry and community engagement, the College of Digital Transformation trains students and Highly Qualified Personnel to become future-ready leaders that possess the knowledge and skills required to take advantage of the rapidly evolving career opportunities in digital transformation. 

At the College of Digital Transformation, we collaborate with leading academics from international universities, and industry experts spanning the public, private and not-for-profit sectors. Together, we develop our understanding of the challenges and implications of digitalization in business to help Canadian companies develop sustainable strategies for success in their digital transformation journey. 

Through strategic partnerships with industry stakeholders, we actively contribute to the advancement of local and national communities. Our collaborative, cross-disciplinary research, scholarship, and partnerships aim to deliver impactful solutions and foster innovation.