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Graduate Certificate in Interdisciplinary Design Strategy

Intake Sep 2023
Jan 2023, Sep 2022
PG Work Permit
CAD 28681
Tuition Fee (CAD)
CAD 110
Application Fee
9 months
Duration
6.5
IELTS
88
TOEFL
70%
Min GPA
Program Overview
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 Learning Outcomes
- The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:
- Apply universal and sustainable design principles to complex global problems in order to create intelligent solutions that address environmental, social and economic challenges.
- Manage an Integrated Design Process to deliver human-centred design strategy projects for government, corporations and non-profit organizations.
- Design collaboratively in an interdisciplinary studio environment to complete environmental, communication, product, service and system design projects.
- Apply primary and secondary research methodologies to the design process using a think/make practice model to achieve project outcomes that meet user needs.
- Adhere to the professional practices of a design studio in order to facilitate the success of design teams in achieving project results.
- Participate in a multi-phase design process in order to create a holistic, integrated, and realistic design project.
- Liaise and manage the design process to provide solutions for clients including design, documentation, tendering, fabrication and delivery.
- Present research results and design solutions to a diverse audience utilizing effective communication strategies.
Additional Information
Program Level Postgraduate Certificate / Diploma
College/University Processing Time 30
Program Intensity Full-Time
Work Permit PGWP
General Admission Requirement
- IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.5 - With No Band Less Than - 6
- TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 88.0 Minimum Listening - 22.0 Minimum Reading - 22.0 Minimum Writing - 22.0 Minimum Speaking - 22.0
- PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 60.0 Minimum Listening - 55.0 Minimum Reading - 55.0 Minimum Writing - 55.0 Minimum Speaking - 55.0
- DUOLINGO
- Minimum Overall Score - 125.0
Academic Requirement
- Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Diploma or Bachelor's Degree.
- applicant questionnaire*
- resumé*
- digital portfolio*
- online interview**
All Programs
Intake Sep 2023
Jan 2023, Sep 2022
CAD 110
Application Fee
24m
Duration
Test Score
6
IELTS
80
TOEFL
60
Min GPA
Intake Sep 2023
Jan 2023, Sep 2022
CAD 110
Application Fee
12m
Duration
Test Score
6.5
IELTS
88
TOEFL
70
Min GPA
Intake Sep 2023
Jan 2023, Sep 2022
CAD 110
Application Fee
12m
Duration
Test Score
6.5
IELTS
88
TOEFL
60
Min GPA
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Jan 2023, Sep 2022
CAD 110
Application Fee
36m
Duration
Test Score
6
IELTS
80
TOEFL
60
Min GPA
Intake Sep 2023
Jan 2023, Sep 2022
CAD 110
Application Fee
12m
Duration
Test Score
6.5
IELTS
88
TOEFL
70
Min GPA
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CAD 110
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36m
Duration
Test Score
6
IELTS
80
TOEFL
60
Min GPA
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IELTS
80
TOEFL
60
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6
IELTS
80
TOEFL
60
Min GPA
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Test Score
6
IELTS
80
TOEFL
60
Min GPA
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CAD 110
Application Fee
36m
Duration
Test Score
6
IELTS
80
TOEFL
60
Min GPA
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Jan 2023, Sep 2022
CAD 110
Application Fee
24m
Duration
Test Score
6
IELTS
80
TOEFL
60
Min GPA
Intake Sep 2023
Jan 2023, Sep 2022
CAD 110
Application Fee
12m
Duration
Test Score
6.5
IELTS
88
TOEFL
60
Min GPA
Intake Sep 2023
Jan 2023, Sep 2022
CAD 110
Application Fee
36m
Duration
Test Score
6
IELTS
80
TOEFL
60
Min GPA
Intake
Jan 2023, Sep 2023
CAD 110
Application Fee
24m
Duration
Test Score
6
IELTS
80
TOEFL
60
Min GPA
Intake
Jan 2023, Sep 2022, Sep 2023
CAD 110
Application Fee
12m
Duration
Test Score
6.5
IELTS
88
TOEFL
60
Min GPA
Intake Sep 2023
Jan 2023, Sep 2022
CAD 110
Application Fee
12m
Duration
Test Score
6
IELTS
80
TOEFL
60
Min GPA
Intake Sep 2023
Jan 2023
CAD 110
Application Fee
48m
Duration
Test Score
6.5
IELTS
84
TOEFL
65
Min GPA
Intake Sep 2023
Jan 2023, Sep 2022
CAD 110
Application Fee
36m
Duration
Test Score
6
IELTS
80
TOEFL
60
Min GPA
Intake
Jan 2023, Sep 2023
CAD 110
Application Fee
36m
Duration
Test Score
6
IELTS
80
TOEFL
60
Min GPA
Intake Sep 2023
Jan 2023
CAD 110
Application Fee
48m
Duration
Test Score
6.5
IELTS
84
TOEFL
65
Min GPA
Intake Sep 2023
Jan 2023, Sep 2022
CAD 110
Application Fee
12m
Duration
Test Score
6.5
IELTS
88
TOEFL
60
Min GPA
Intake
Jan 2023, Sep 2022, Sep 2023
CAD 110
Application Fee
36m
Duration
Test Score
6
IELTS
80
TOEFL
60
Min GPA
Intake
Jan 2023, Sep 2022
CAD 110
Application Fee
12m
Duration
Test Score
6.5
IELTS
88
TOEFL
60
Min GPA
Intake
Jan 2023, Sep 2022, Sep 2023
CAD 110
Application Fee
12m
Duration
Test Score
6.5
IELTS
88
TOEFL
60
Min GPA
Intake Sep 2023
Jan 2023
CAD 110
Application Fee
48m
Duration
Test Score
6.5
IELTS
84
TOEFL
65
Min GPA
Tuition Fee
The values given below are estimated figures, excluding extra charges like material fee, student activity fees, athletic fees, health care, etc., for courses. To know more, please visit the Programs page.
Average Tuition Fee Per Year
28681
Tuition Fee
(CAD)
CAD 110
Application Fee
(CAD)
12000 Per year
Average Cost of Living
(CAD)
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Check program website for more information about funding options.
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