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BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT STUDIES The program The Interior Design Degree Bridge program consists of one academic semester focusing on advanced interior design theory and research skills development, as well as a co-op placement. The program is designed for graduates of a qualifying three- year Interior Design diploma program. Georgian College's Interior Design program has an established reputation for excellence. The collaborative learning environment at Georgian provides innovative and professional hands-on learning opportunities that respond to increasing academic and industry standards. Successful completion of the bridge provides graduates the opportunity to apply 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 career opportunities The Interior Design Degree 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. Admission requirements Applicants must meet ALL of the following requirements to be eligible for admission to this program: • Completion of a qualifying Interior Design Three-year Advanced Diploma with a GPA of 75% in the final year of the diploma • Submission of a successful portfolio indicating the potential for integrating into the fourth year of the Baccalaureate program • One Grade 11 or 12 mathematics (U or M) with a minimum 60% • One English, Grade 12 (ENG4U) with a minimum 65% Note It is important that applicants refer to Sheridan College's current academic calendar to ensure that they will be able to meet all of the entrance requirements if they choose to apply to Sheridan's Bachelor of Applied Art – Interior Design. Graduation requirements Students are required to complete 3 mandatory courses • 1 optional course • 1 co-op work term Start: September Location: Barrie Length: 1 semester Practical Experience: 1 co-op work term Credential: Ontario College Graduate Certificate Apply to: ontariocolleges.ca (Code/Major: IBRG) Contact: 705.728.1968, ext. 1176 Approximate first-year costs (based on previous year – subject to change): Tuition fees: $1,598.46 Student fees: $551.66 One-time fee: $82.46 Co-op fee: $195 Books: Costs vary by program; please check with co-ordinator INTERIOR DESIGN DEGREE BRIDGE (CO-OP) IBRG Mandatory courses may include Context and Connections in Interior Design Research Methods Statistics Optional courses may include Making Choices in a Complex World Theories of Beauty BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT STUDIES GRADUATE CERTIFICATES GEORGIAN PROGRAM GUIDE 2015 / 2016 142