The Stratford School of Interaction Design and Business at the University of Waterloo offersundergraduateandgraduateprograms in digital arts and design within a global business framework.Students combine creative exploration, critical thinkinganddesign research to create positive technology-enhanced user experiences.Their students and faculty respond to current design challenges and anticipate possible digital futures, often in collaboration with partners outside the university. In particular, they take a human-centered approach to technology while being mindful of social, cultural and environmental impact.The Stratford School of Interaction Design and Business Programs: TheGlobal Business and Digital Arts (GBDA)and theMaster of Digital Experience Innovation (MDEI), are both the first of programs of their kind in Canada to combine creativity, technology and business with a human-centered approach.