Program Overview
The Electronic Commerce at Dalhousie University is a Master programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Electronic Commerce programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Canada and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 19,034 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 9,830 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Halifax, Canada
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Electronic Commerce programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Overview of Electronic Commerce
- Technical Issues for Electronic Commerce
- Business Issues for Electronic Commerce
- Issues in Law and Policy for Electronic Commerce
- Research Methods for Electronic Commerce
- Databases and Data Mining for Electronic Commerce (recommended)
- Advanced Topics in Natural Language Processing
- Human Factors in On-line Information Systems
- Ubiquitous Computing
- IT Project Management (recommended)
- Starting Lean (recommended)
- New Venture Creation
- Innovation Management
- Law and Technology (recommended)
- Internet and Media Law (recommended)
- International Trade Transactions
- Advanced Health Law
- Privacy Law
- Intellectual Property
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Candidates must satisfy the general requirements for admission to the Faculty
of Graduate Studies.
Students entering this program have usually completed a four-year bachelors program or graduate degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Business, Social Science (e.g. Political Science or Economics), Law, or other related disciplines.
All applications are individually evaluated and students from other disciplines may be admitted. A paper-based TOEFL score of at least 600 (or the equivalent score on a comparable test) is required of applicants whose native language is not English.
Admission criteria
- Four-year Bachelors degree
- Minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 (B average) in the last 60 credit hours of study
- Degree granted by university of recognized standing
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 19,034 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 9,830 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 19,034 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 9,830 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Dalhousie University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Dalhousie University
Dalhousie University
Halifax, Canada
public research university in Nova Scotia, Canada
University Profile- Application Deadline Apr, 2027
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
