GEORGE BROWN FULL-TIME PROGRAMS GUIDE 2010-2011

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Student success in college requires well developed learning skills and attitudes (such as being able to work independently, participate in a team, be well-organised, develop good work habits, and show initiative). These skills are as important as prior academic achievement. Applicants should have thoroughly developed these skills and attitudes before beginning their college programs.

List of Courses

OUR PROGRAM

The Construction Management (for Internationally Educated Professionals) (Postgraduate) program at George Brown College is designed to meet two urgent needs in the greater Toronto area:

1. the need for new construction managers
2. the need for people with out-of-Canada qualifications such as architects and engineers to use their skills and qualify for these well-paid, rewarding jobs

Our program meets these needs with a unique combination of:

1. courses offered on one weekday evening, Friday and Saturday, allowing most students to continue working during the program
2. communications upgrading
3. industry-approved courses that prepare students for management positions in the Canadian construction industry
4. Canadian construction industry orientation and experiences

This three-semester graduate certificate program provides applied education for management positions in all construction settings, including a workplace experience component to help students make a quick transition into a job. Candidates will receive graduate-level training that builds on their internationally acquired education and experience to enable them to successfully enter the Ontario construction workforce.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

An international undergraduate degree or a three-year diploma in a construction-related field (i.e. engineering or architecture), or the equivalent, and demonstrated experience are required for admission.  One to two years of construction industry experience in a project management capacity is preferred.  You will be required to participate in an information session and an interview.

*English requirements: English language proficiency required is Canadian Language Benchmark 8 or successful completion of Level 8 of the College’s Intensive English program.**

You may also have your English language proficiency assessed at our College’s Assessment Centre. There is a cost of $55 for applicants to the College, $80 for non-applicants.**

**Note that the college offers 8-week intensive English courses.  See the Intensive English as a Second Language (ESL) R728 program page, for more information.

“The T403 program has helped me in many ways. I will remember the diverse atmosphere, friendly environment and the support I received during my studies at George Brown College.”

Prakash Singh (graduate, Construction Management)

“I have a full-time position as a project co-ordinator at Bondfield Construction Company, where I completed my placement. The three-month placement was an excellent complement to my studies at George Brown.”

Andres Izquierdo (graduate, Construction Management)

YOUR CAREER

There is a huge need in the rapidly growing and increasingly specialized construction industry for construction project managers. Today’s complex building industry requires professional managers who can function successfully in multidisciplinary teams consisting of project managers, architects, engineers, regulators, environmental consultants, urban planners, contractors and trade contractors. Managers also require a comprehensive understanding of quality management systems and sustainable building practices, and a deep and broad technical background in the construction industry.

Some examples of positions include project co-ordinators, estimators, field engineers, inspectors and construction co-ordinators.

COURSES

SEMESTER 1

SEMESTER 2

SEMESTER 3

Course Descriptions (this pdf file* opens a new window)

FOR MORE INFORMATION
Call the George Brown School of Construction Management and Trades at 416-415-5000, ext. 4398 or e-mail .

For updated information and course descriptions, call 416-415-2000 (TTY 1-877-515-5559) or long distance 1-800-265-2002.

George Brown College is continually striving to improve its programs and their delivery. The information contained in this calendar is subject to change without notice. It should not be viewed as a representation, offer or warranty. Students are responsible for verifying George Brown College admission, graduation, and fee requirements as well as any requirements of outside institutions, industry associations, or other bodies that may award additional designations concurrently with, or after completions of, a George Brown College program.

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Revised: August 19, 2010