Each September, a small group of students begin a nine-month graduate certificate program in Interdisciplinary Design Strategy at the Institute without Boundaries (IwB), where they work as a team to research, design and realize a real-world project. Initiated in 2003, this program delves into the methods and practices of design research, strategy and social innovation. It is a unique educational experience offered by George Brown College in partnership with leading designers and industry.
PROGRAM STANDARDS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:
YOUR CAREER
Graduates from Interdisciplinary Design Strategy at the Institute without Boundaries may find employment in a variety of organizations including:
Our recent graduates have secured employment worldwide in organizations such as Doctors without Borders, Art Gallery of Ontario, IDEO in California, Ministry of Culture (Costa Rica), Frog Design (New York) and Bruce Mau Design.
Academic qualification equivalents
English language requirements (one of the below):
Type of College | Public |
Campus Setting | Urban |
Location | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
Number of Campuses | 3 + 3 (location/centers) |
Type of programs | Certifications, Diploma, Degree, and Continuing Education |
Number of full-time students | 32,000 + |
Number of part-time students | 3,000 + |
%age of International Students | 17% |
Official Website | www.georgebrown.ca |
Student Type | Tuition Fee |
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Canadian students | 2780 - 15310 USD(two semesters) |
International Students | 11,320 - 23,900 USD(two semesters) |
Tuition fees for some of the popular programs offered by George Brown College are mentioned below
Course Name | Tuition Fee(USD) |
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B.Com | 6,052 |
B.Tech | 7,272 |
BSN | 5,430 |
Wireless Network(Postgraduate) | 4,365 |
Construction Management(Postgraduate) | 6,183 |
Marketing Management(Postgraduate) | 4,176 |
Although rents may vary depending on quality and location, most rents listed by the Housing Service are within the following ranges:
Accommodation Type | Rent |
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Shared Accommodation | 500 - 700 USD per month |
One - Bedroom Apartment | 900 - 1,200 USD per month |
Two - Bedroom Apartment | 1,100 - 1,500 USD per month |
Three - Bedroom Apartment | 1,300 - 1,800 USD per month |
The college provide three types of meal plan options its students, the details of which are mentioned below:
Plan Name | Cost |
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Annual Swipe & Save Plan | 1700 USD |
Semester Swipe & Save Plan | 850 USD |
Swipe & Save Reloadable Card | 400 USD |
Tuition Fees in Canada (1st Year Average) | BE / BTech: CA$22,600 | MBA: CA$25,375 | MS: CA$17,225 | BBA: CA$20,560 | MEng: CA$22,225 | BSc: CA$20,745 | MASc: CA$20,375 | MIM: CA$28,900 | MA: CA$12,970 | MFin: CA$32,785 | BHM: CA$20,560 | MEM: CA$17,040 |
Average Accomodation & Food Costs in Canada | CA$8890 Per Year |
Entrance Exams in Canada | TOEFL: 86 | IELTS: 6.5 | PTE: 60 | GRE: 309 | GMAT: 560 | SAT: 1177 |
Work and Study in Canada | Permitted for 20 hours/week with a valid study permit. |
Post Study Work Permit in Canada | Up to 3 Years after graduation depending on the course. |
Cost of Student Visa in Canada | CAD 150 |
Student Visa in Canada | A Canada student permit is a document issued by IRCC (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada) for international students in Canada. To study in Canada, you will require a student permit, which serves as a student visa. |
Intakes in Canada | There are Three Intakes in Canada: Fall (September), Winter (January) and Spring (May) |
Top Job Sectors in Canada | Business Management, Engineering, Economics, Dentisty, Law, Computer Science. |
Economy in Canada | GDP Growth of 1.9% (2018) 1.5% (2019e), 10th Largest Economy in the World by Nominal |
Tuition & fees :
$ 14,600
Total
$ 14,600