George Brown Polytechnic - Waterfront

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Graduate Certificate - Interdisciplinary Design Strategy

Toronto, Canada, North America

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Program duration

9 months

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Language

English

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Tuition fees

from $12 104

About the program

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.

Program Details

Degree level:

Postgraduate Certificate

Study mode:

In Class

Program duration:

9 months

Features

Post-study work visa

International Year One

Details come from the university and can change — always confirm on the program page before you apply.

Key facts

Main subject

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Arts

Start months

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January, September

Entry requirements

2-Year Undergraduate Diploma

English language tests

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TOEFL

88

IELTS

6.5

PTE Academic

60

Duolingo

120

Grades

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GPA

50 / 100

Cost

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$110

Application fee

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$22 895

Cost of living / year

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CA$16 583

≈ $12 104

Tuition

Other fees

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Mandatory Health Insurance Fee

per year

$790

Student Association Fee

per year

$269

Academic Technology Support Fee

per year

$241

Athletics Fee

per year

$142

Athletic Capital Fee

per year

$71

Charged by the institution on top of tuition.

Scholarships (2)

Entrance Scholarship

CAD 5,000

Awarded automatically

Requirements:

The George Brown Polytechnic Entrance Scholarship offers a valuable opportunity for students enrolling in select graduate certificate programs. This scholarship provides financial support to help ease the cost of education for eligible students starting in Fall 2026. # Scholarship Value and Award Details - **Total scholarship amount:** $5,000 - **Disbursed as:** $2,500 per semester over two semesters - **Award type:** Automatic, no separate application required # Eligible Programs This scholarship is exclusively available for students enrolling in one of the following **three onshore graduate certificate programs**: - Graduate Certificate in Human Resources Management (Online) (B428) (Co-op) - Graduate Certificate in Project Management (Online) (B425) - Graduate Certificate in Marketing Management - Digital Media (Online) (B423) (Co-op) # Eligibility Criteria - Must be enrolled in one of the three specified graduate certificate programs - Programs are only available to onshore students - Applicable only for students starting in the **Fall 2026** semester # Important Notes - This scholarship is **not available** for other programs or intake semesters - The scholarship is awarded automatically based on program enrollment, so no separate application is necessary If you are planning to pursue one of these specialized graduate certificates at George Brown Polytechnic in Fall 2026, this entrance scholarship can significantly reduce your tuition costs. Check your eligibility and prepare to take advantage of this funding opportunity to support your academic journey.

Scotiabank International Partner Entrance Scholarships

CAD 5,000

Separate application required

Study levels: 1-Year Post-Secondary Certificate · 2-Year Undergraduate Diploma · 3-Year Bachelor's Degree · 3-Year Undergraduate Advanced Diploma · 4-Year Bachelor's Degree · Integrated Masters · Postgraduate Certificate · Top-up Degree

Requirements:

The Scotiabank International Partner Entrance Scholarship at George Brown College offers a valuable opportunity for newly admitted international students to receive financial support for their first year of study. This scholarship recognizes academic excellence and leadership among students from George Brown College’s partner institutions in the Caribbean, China, Central/South America, and India. # Eligibility Criteria - Must be an **international student** with a valid Canadian Study Permit. - Enrolled full-time in the **first year** of any post-secondary program at George Brown College (diploma, degree, or post-graduate certificate). - Maintain an **excellent academic record** with a minimum cumulative GPA of **3.0**. - Demonstrate **leadership** through contributions to the learning environment and participation in academic or student activities such as clubs, Student Association, or volunteer work. # Scholarship Value - Two scholarships of **$5,000** each are awarded annually. # Application Process - Applicants must be enrolled full-time as international students. - To apply, select **International Centre Scholarships** through STU-VIEW. This scholarship is an excellent way for international students from partner regions to gain financial assistance while pursuing their academic goals at George Brown College. Check your eligibility and apply now to take advantage of this opportunity to support your education and leadership journey.

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Contacts

Address:

51 Dockside Drive, Toronto, Canada

Phone number:

1 (416) 415-2000