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Kitchen and Bath Design • Barrie • One semester • Start date: Fall • Barrie • Two semesters including a field placement • Start date: Fall The program is designed for graduates of a qualifying three-year Interior Design diploma program. Georgian's Interior Design program has an established reputation for excellence. The collaborative learning environment provides innovative and professional hands-on learning opportunities that respond to increasing academic and industry standards. The program consists of one academic semester focusing on advanced interior design theory and research skills and a co-op placement. Successful completion of the bridge provides graduates with the opportunity to apply for direct entry to the fourth year of the ARIDO (Association of Registered Interior Designers of Ontario) recognized Bachelor of Applied Arts – Interior Design program at Sheridan College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning. GRADUATE CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS Interior Design Degree Bridge Kitchen and bath design is a specialized service within the residential interior decorating and design professions. Students build on their previous design education and experience to acquire skills and expertise applicable to the kitchen and bath industry. They learn to assess client needs and focus on function-based design solutions as well as esthetic, durability and environmental considerations. The program also covers technical documents, specification conventions, fabrication methods, infrastructure issues and relevant business practices. Graduate career opportunities The Interior Design Bridge program offers an opportunity for graduates to obtain a Bachelor of Applied Arts – Interior Design which will provide currency in professional credentials and may facilitate further opportunities for advanced studies at the graduate level. For further information contact: Jo-Anne Stewart 705-728-1968, ext. 1176 joanne.stewart@georgiancollege.ca Graduate career opportunities Graduates may find work in a variety of industry sectors, including design firms offering kitchen and bath consultancy services, kitchen and bath fabrication businesses, building contractors and developers and retailers. Graduates with entrepreneurial skills may become freelance kitchen and bath designers. For further information contact: Marlene Mitchelmore 705-728-1968, ext. 1845 marlene.mitchelmore@georgiancollege.ca Mobile Application Development International Business Management • Barrie • Two semesters • Start date: Fall and Winter** • Barrie • Three semesters including an internship • Start date: Fall and Winter** This program prepares students for careers in mobile application development either as part of a team or independent entrepreneurs. By leveraging students' prior software development experience, the program is able to focus on the core techniques, concepts and architectures of mobile applications. Using an applied project methodology, students learn to resolve common mobile programming challenges, while gaining tangible experience in developing mobile applications. Students also develop effective technical communication skills and gain exposure to vendor standards, guidelines and best practices. Today's challenging economic environment demands business managers with a range of knowledge, skills and abilities. This graduate program exists for one reason: to help get you working in the field of international business. Graduates can receive the Forum for International Trade Training diploma in International Trade by transferring their academic credits to the Forum for International Trade Training (www.fitt.ca) and pursue a Certified International Trade Professional designation. Develop your global business knowledge with an exceptional cohort of students and fast-track to a master's degree in international business or an MBA through our articulation agreements. Graduate career opportunities International Business Management graduates work in sales, marketing, human resources, information management and customs positions with manufacturers, market research companies, education institutions, freight forwarders, financial institutions, trade commissioners' offices and other government agencies. For further information contact: Bryan Hunt 705-728-1968, ext. 1470 bryan.hunt@georgiancollege.ca 28 UNIVERSITY PARTNERSHIP CENTRE 2014 • 2015 DEGREE and GRADUATE STUDIES Graduate career opportunities Graduates may find work creating, designing and coding mobile applications using a multitude of programming languages on a variety of mobile platforms, working independently or as members of a team. For further information contact: Ross Bigelow 705-728-1968, ext. 5325 ross.bigelow@georgiancollege.ca **Confirm Winter and Spring starts with Office of the Registrar