Ontario College Graduate Certificate in Design Management in Toronto Canada | George Brown College

George Brown College | Toronto Canada
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Qualification
Graduate Certificate
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD 23,026
(c. USD16,508.7)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months

Advance your professional journey in strategic design leadership through our intensive one-year postgraduate Design Management certification. This cutting-edge curriculum develops your ability to guide cross-functional creative teams in developing solutions that support organizational objectives. You'll acquire crucial commercial knowledge for overseeing either an independent design firm or an in-house creative department. Our program bridges the gap between creative vision and business strategy, positioning you for excellence in the evolving design leadership landscape. Transform your professional trajectory with our comprehensive one-year Design Management certification. This immersive experience provides the competencies to direct diverse creative teams while formulating approaches for business-aligned offerings. Participants develop hands-on methodologies, collaborative abilities, and specialized knowledge for operating design consultancies or enterprise creative units. Tailored for creative practitioners seeking to incorporate strategic thinking into their work, expand professional horizons, or launch entrepreneurial ventures. The curriculum encompasses creative process development, initiative coordination, financial literacy, group leadership, design investigation, enterprise strategy, and professional communication. A capstone studio component involves tackling authentic industry challenges. Become a pioneer in strategic design leadership and propel meaningful change within your sector.


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Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

Diploma or Bachelor's Degree, or demonstrated competence through related work experience (resume required).

Applicants with transcripts from an institution where the language of instruction is not English may meet English language proficiency requirements with one of the following proofs of language proficiency.

  • George Brown English for Academic (EAP) Program - Level 9
  • IELTS (Academic) - 6.5, minimum 6.0 in each skill band
  • TOEFL - 88 (online) minimum 22 in each skill band
  • MELAB ‚Äì 85
  • PTE (Academic) - 60, overall minimum; 55 in each skill band
  • CAEL - 70 overall (writing 60)
  • Cambridge English Exams (B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency) - 176 or more (with no individual skill below 169)

Tuition CAD 23,026

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