George Brown College
CANADA
About George Brown College
George Brown Polytechnic is located in the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and other Indigenous peoples who have lived here over time. We are grateful to share this land as treaty people who learn, work and live in the community with each other. GBC can also help you reach your career goal. Balancing work, home, and education is easy at George Brown, with full-time, part-time and continuing education programs to suit your availability and allow you to work towards a diploma, degree or certificate. GBC is located in Toronto which is home to many major industries in Canada and is one of the most important economic hubs in North America. As such, the city becomes a living lab for our students. They have three campuses and several locations that place students in the heart of downtown Toronto —St. James Campus, Casa Loma Campus and Waterfront Campus. Visit the school page to know more…
Major Courses for Easy Entry
Best advised you choose any course within these major areas of study as it will help prepare you for job demands in the global market of our world today. See list of courses for Undergraduate and Postgraduate programs if your choice of course is not listed among the selected courses for major entry.
Also note that NC offers Certificate, Diploma and Advanced diploma programs which last for the period of one, two and three years respectively.
Please note: The information we provide on this school page are mostly for undergraduate and postgraduate programs. There are other programs such as Diploma, Certificate, Advanced diploma, Doctorate and Research programs. Although some similarities occurs in requirements within courses like Diploma, Certificate and Advanced diploma programs, but it is advisable you check the course page on overviews and entry requirements to be more exact. International applicants are encouraged to know the program they want to opt in for and the available courses offered in that program. Visit the school link for list of courses under their specific programs to make your choice.
Undergraduate Programs
“This program is a bridge pathway into the Honours Bachelor of Commerce (Culinary Management) (H315) program – Canada’s only four-year culinary management bachelor’s degree. The bridging program is designed specifically for graduates of culinary management diploma programs. Graduates of these diploma programs may be eligible to enter the third year of the degree upon successful completion of six bridge courses. As a graduate of this degree program, you’ll enter the workforce with the culinary knowledge, advanced management skills, business acumen, and real-world experience needed for a successful career in modern Canadian kitchens and food companies, or as an entrepreneur.”
“This four-year degree program combines theory, applied research, field study, and hands-on practical education. Recognizing that today’s successful construction manager needs both technical and managerial skills, we offer a blend of studies in construction engineering and technology with business and management methods. Throughout the program, you’ll gain knowledge and skills to manage the functions and processes of construction projects from start to finish. You’ll master construction-related technical disciplines and soft skills that are critical to completing projects on time and within budget.”
“The first and only degree of its kind in Canada. Faculty is comprised of dual professionals, Deaf interpreters, two nationally certified interpreters (COI), and published authors. This program combines classroom theory, research, hands-on practice, and professional field experience to prepare graduates to work as qualified interpreters. The program was developed to address the growing demand for qualified American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters. This field is considered a high-demand sector and is currently facing a labor shortage. This degree prepares graduates for work in this dynamic field.”
Postgraduate Programs
“The Applied A.I. Solutions Development program is one of the first of its kind to be offered by a Canadian college. Developed by George Brown College's School of Computer Technology, it recognizes the industry demand for full-stack data scientists who are qualified to fill the roles of data scientist, data analyst, data engineer, or machine learning engineer as needed, and also apply business analysis skills to effectively communicate how artificial intelligence, machine learning, and deep learning can be used in business models. In this innovative one-year graduate certificate program, you'll immerse yourself in a cross-disciplinary blend of computer science, mathematics, and business, equipping you with the expertise to craft solutions across industries using artificial intelligence (A.I.), machine learning, deep learning, and data science/analytics. This unique program merges computer science, mathematics, and business with a design-thinking approach to produce machine-learning and deep-learning models and intuitive dashboards to communicate results and findings. As a student, you'll also receive comprehensive training in tailoring your presentations to target audiences, including technical experts, business stakeholders, and potential investors.”
“This program focuses on autism spectrum disorders and therapies, mainly applied behavior analysis (ABA), with a primary application for children and adolescents. You will gain practical experience working with treatment teams. It was designed to deepen expertise in the field of autism and behavioral sciences for application within the children’s sector and simultaneously create a pool of qualified individuals to meet the needs of service agencies that provide autism or children’s services. This program enables graduates with university degrees and graduates of early childhood education, social service worker, child and youth care, developmental service worker, and similar programs to acquire the specialized skills and expertise they need to work with individuals with a diagnosis of autism.”
“The one-year Blockchain Development graduate certificate program provides you with an in-depth understanding of blockchain technology and its applications. You'll gain the knowledge and practical skills to design and deploy dApps (decentralized applications) using blockchain technology. Core areas of focus include smart contract development, software and business patterns for blockchain, blockchain system development, full-stack development, blockchain architecture, security practices, and relevant laws and regulations.”
“Ontario’s first graduate certificate in Construction Management, developed to serve both domestic and internationally educated professionals. Ninety-five per cent of graduates gain full-time employment in the construction sector. The three-semester Construction Management graduate certificate program provides applied education for construction management positions in the construction sector. You'll receive graduate-level training that builds on your education and experience, enabling you to succeed as you enter the Canadian construction workforce.”
“With more businesses putting their data into the cloud, the ability to ensure confidentiality, integrity, and availability of digital assets is vital to their success and survival. Cyber security professionals are critical in protecting business assets in all areas of our economy, and we created the Cyber Security one-year graduate certificate program to meet the high demand for cyber security and related IT security professionals across multiple sectors, including consulting services, finance, and healthcare. To keep pace with the rapid advancement in technology and trends, today’s cyber security professionals must be proficient in traditional networking and cloud-based technologies, while possessing strong communication skills. They also need to be up-to-date with security trends and practices, the legal landscape, and ethical hacking. This program will give you the knowledge you need to succeed in this exciting field.”
“This is a one-year graduate certificate program for health-care and information-systems professionals currently employed or with experience in health care or technology who are interested in advancing IT in health care. The program also welcomes applicants with a four-year bachelor’s degree from any discipline who are looking to enter the growing field of health informatics. The health-care landscape is undergoing a remarkable transformation thanks to the evolution of information and communication technologies. This shift is revolutionizing how we access and share information, all aimed at enhancing patient care. This one-year graduate certificate program brings together professionals from the health and IT sectors to prepare students to tackle the challenges of current and future health-care systems. If you’re an IT or health-care professional and aspire to become a health informatician or a practitioner who would like to enhance your career progression with formal education, this intensive program is for you. Applicants with a four-year bachelor’s degree in any discipline who are interested in pursuing a career in health informatics are also encouraged to apply.”
“Transform big data into actionable strategic insights in human resources (HR) with the one-year People Analytics program. Create effective data visualizations and dashboards to bring to the HR leadership table, learn to use digital tools that support data-driven decision-making, and explore ethical and robust data governance and reporting. Capitalize on large amounts of data available to HR departments and turn it into actionable analysis and insight with the one-year People Analytics (B430) graduate certificate program. Designed for HR graduates and professionals, this program helps you develop the skills to effectively tell the story of employee data. Learn to create and communicate compelling narratives and business cases with data visualizations and dashboards. Explore trends impacting the greater workplace landscape and analytical techniques to inform your recruitment and retention strategies.”