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BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT STUDIES The program Kitchen and bath design is a specialized service within the residential interior decorating and design professions. As a graduate of this program, you'll build on your previous design education and experience to acquire industry standard skills and expertise applicable to the kitchen and bath industry. You'll assess client needs and focus on function-based design solutions and esthetic, durability and environmental considerations. This program covers technical documentation, specification conventions, fabrication methods, infrastructure issues and relevant business practices. Graduate career opportunities • Design firms offering kitchen and bath consultancy services • Kitchen and bath specifiers and/or fabricators • Building contractors and developers • Retailers • Graduates with entrepreneurial skills may become freelance kitchen and bath designers Admission requirements Postsecondary diploma, degree, or equivalent, with a focus in interior design, interior decorating, or architecture. Applicants who do not have the above requirements may be considered upon submission of a portfolio showing evidence of creative ability, manual drafting and computer-aided drafting skills and industry experience. Graduation requirements Students are required to complete 11 mandatory courses • 1 field placement Start: September Location: Barrie Length: 1 year (2 semesters) Practical Experience: 1 field placement Credential: Ontario College Graduate Certificate Apply to: ontariocolleges.ca (Code/Major: KBDE) Contact: 705.722.1560 Approximate first-year costs (based on previous year – subject to change): Tuition fees: $4,203.88 Student fees: $870.22 One-time fee: $82.46 Books: Costs vary by program; please check with co-ordinator KITCHEN AND BATH DESIGN KBDE Mandatory courses may include Kitchen Design Bath Design Construction Methods Estimating Sustainable Materials and Finishes for Kitchen and Bath Design Computer Aided Drafting for Kitchen and Bath Design Advanced Kitchen Design Advanced Bath Design Mechanical, Electrical and Hydraulics Advanced Computer Aided Drafting for Kitchen and Bath Design Professional Practice and Marketing BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT STUDIES GRADUATE CERTIFICATES GEORGIAN PROGRAM GUIDE 2015 / 2016 144