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.
Transform the world:
The aim is to produce a new breed of designer who can articulate possibilities – one who is, in the words of Buckminster Fuller, a "synthesis of artist, inventor, mechanic, objective economist and evolutionary strategist."
Cross boundaries:
This program will accept strong candidates representing different fields – for example, a geographer, an economist, an artist, an architect, a journalist and others – all of whom see the potential for design to change the world.
Broaden horizons:
Projects at the Institute without Boundaries often involve international travel to collaborate with communities around the world. Some examples of the places George Brown College have been include Matapalo (Costa Rica), Lota (Chile), Milan (Italy), Dublin (Ireland), New York City, and Chicago. Students are responsible for some additional travel expenses for projects like these.
Deal with reality:
The first project of the Institute, created by the 2003 and 2004 classes, was Massive Change: The Future of Global Design, which resulted in a book and travelling exhibition. The World House Project, a three-year initiative, looked at housing systems that are globally responsible and locally appropriate. Students and faculty developed sustainable, intelligent, universal, and affordable housing models for Canada and Costa Rica.
| Level | Postgraduate Certificate |
| Discipline | Arts and Humanities |
| Duration | 9 months |
| Intakes | Sep |
| Application Fees | CAD 110 |
| Tuition Fees | CAD 23220 |
| Campus |
| Language proficiency (minimum) | |
| IELTS | 6.5 |
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| TOEFL | 88 |
| PTE | 60 |
| Duolingo | 125 |
| Exam proficiency (minimum) | |
| SAT | Not Required / Waiver |
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| ACT | Not Required / Waiver |
| GRE | Not Required / Waiver |
| GMAT | Not Required / Waiver |
Minimum GAP - 50%
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