• Students in the Master of Economic Development and Innovation (MEDI) program have a passion for finding innovative solutions that facilitate prosperity, sustainability, and inclusive growth in cities and communities in Canada and around the world.
  •  the MEDI at the University of Waterloo is one of the only graduate programs in Canada that focuses exclusively on economic development. As Canada's most innovative university for 25 years running, we know how to integrate innovation into our curriculum.
  • MEDI also has strong ties to UWaterloo’s Economic Development Program, which delivers professional development courses to practitioners.
  • The Economic Developers Association of Canada (EDAC) is Canada’s national organization of economic developers, pursuing excellence in the field since 1968. The association offers its members professional development, networking opportunities and a comprehensive offering of resources.
  • The graduates work as:
    • Economic Development Officer, City of Greater Sudbury
    • Research Assistant, The Corporation of the Town of Caledon
    • Program Analyst, United Nations Development Programme
    • Project Support, Financial Conduct Authority