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Diploma of Smart Building Design and Operations
- Toronto, Canada
- 0.67 years
- English
- On campus
- Diploma
About the program
Full-time graduate certificate programme in Smart Building Design and Operations at George Brown Polytechnic, Waterfront Campus.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (0 year): no
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Demonstrate applied knowledge and practical skills in Smart Building Design and Operations. Apply concepts related to 8 months full-time graduate certificate programme (duration on the page: 2 semesters) in guided assignments and practical contexts. Communicate work appropriately and complete subject-relevant projects or assessments.
Career outcomes
- Smart Building Control Engineer
- Building Automation Engineer
- Systems Integration Architect
- IoT System Integration Lead
Curriculum
- 8 months full-time graduate certificate programme (duration on the page: 2 semesters). Courses include Introduction to Smart Buildings
- Smart Building Elements and Features
- Stages in New Construction and Design
- Capstone 1 Smart Building Study
- Retrofitting Buildings
- Network and Cyber Security and Smart Building Use Cases.
Entry requirements
Academic
- University degree or college diploma/advanced diploma
- In a related field for most programmes (some accept any field with relevant work experience
- A resume or a portfolio). English proficiency: IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0)
- Duolingo 120
- PTE Academic 60 or equivalent
- Unless exempt.
- No minimum grade published
- Programme-specific.
Accepted academic background
University degree or college diploma/degree (some programmes require a related field or a diploma/degree in any field plus one year of related work experience, E.g. Cyber Security).
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5 (min 6.0 each band)
- Duolingo 120 (min production 100)
- PTE Academic 60 (min 55 each band)
- Cambridge 176 (no skill below 169)
Other requirements
- Portfolio required
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- English Language Test Results (If Applicable)
- Portfolio (If Applicable)
- CV or Resume (If Applicable).
How to apply
- Review the current entry requirements and availability for Graduate Certificate in Smart Building Design and Operations at George Brown Polytechnic. Apply through the George Brown international applicant system for an available program intake. Submit academic transcripts and English proficiency results together with any program-specific supporting material. Provide the required portfolio or creative work samples. Pay the application fee according to the current institutional payment instructions. If admitted
- Follow the enrollment instructions and arrange a student visa or study permit if applicable.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $19,418 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $110 CAD |
| Deposit | $1,000 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | Waterfront Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Applied Science, Construction, and Engineering Technology |
| Department | Engineering Technologies |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 20 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 0 year |
| Scholarship note | Scholarship options may depend on nationality, Merit and current funding. Check the published award criteria. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
5 Apr 2027
142 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 0.67 years.
The next deadline is 5 Apr 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $19,418 CAD per year. The application fee is $110 CAD. The deposit is $1,000 CAD. The estimated living cost is $23,448 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5 (min 6.0 each band), Duolingo 120 (min production 100), PTE Academic 60 (min 55 each band), Cambridge 176 (no skill below 169). A portfolio is required.