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Business, Creative Industries, and Culinary Arts
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Our two-year Fashion Business Industry diploma program offers a blend of business management and technical skills necessary for small- to medium-sized businesses in the apparel fashion industry. This entrepreneurial-focused program will guide you through crafting a comprehensive business plan essential to launching or managing a business. You'll gain an understanding of textiles, garment construction, quality criteria and apparel merchandising while learning to apply marketing, accounting, financial and other business concepts essential for thriving in the fashion business industry. | |||||
The Fashion Management two-year diploma program offers a comprehensive and hands-on approach to learning about the fashion industry. By gaining knowledge in marketing, merchandising, textiles, manufacturing processes and supply chain dynamics, students will develop the skills needed to succeed in the apparel industry. The opportunity to manage an on-campus retail store and participate in a field education experience will provide valuable real-world experience. Join us at the School of Design, where you will experience a diverse, hands-on learning environment, including many engaging extracurricular opportunities. | |||||
The Fashion Techniques and Design two-year diploma program prepares you for an exciting career in garment design and manufacturing. This women's wear program focuses on pattern drafting and sewing skills. You will use industrial machines and learn the essentials of technical illustration, pattern making, pattern grading and clothing construction. Additional core subjects include textiles, technical specifications and history of costume. | |||||
Program Availability NoticeThe Jewellery Methods Program (F110) is currently closed and not accepting applications. However, graduates of the one-year Jewellery Essentials Programs (F111) are eligible to apply for advanced standing into Year 2 of this program. Applications are limited exclusively to F111 graduates. Program will be offered only if minimum student numbers are met. Eligible graduates of F111 who wish to be considered should email fashionandjewellery@georgebrown.ca to express their interest. No applications directly into this program will be accepted at this time. | |||||
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The Business two-year diploma program will give you the tools you need to perform business functions at a local, national and global level. As a graduate of this program, you’ll come away with a practical understanding of key business concepts and can look forward to exciting employment opportunities like a customer service representative, junior business analyst or scheduling coordinator. | |||||
The Business – Human Resources two-year diploma program provides you with a practical approach to human resources management, giving you a competitive advantage in today’s people-centred workplaces. This program will prepare you for a variety of entry-level positions in human resource departments. | |||||
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The Business – Accounting two-year diploma program teaches students fundamental accounting concepts and practices, as well as broad-based business skills. As a graduate of this program, you can look forward to an exciting career in dynamic business sectors like merchandising, government offices, financial institutions and manufacturing. | |||||
The Business – Finance diploma program will give you the knowledge and skills you need to succeed in the financial services sector. After completing this program, you can look forward to fulfilling careers such as financial advisor, financial services representative, customer service representative and investment advisor. | |||||
The Business – Marketing two-year diploma program opens doors to exciting and fast-moving careers in marketing. In this program, students will participate in real-world projects and case studies through a combination of hands-on and project-based learning. This diploma prepares students for careers in a wide range of fields, like marketing firms, ad agencies, retailers, banks and other financial services institutions, government, not-for-profit and small businesses.& After successful completion of the first year or second year, students can transfer into the three-year Business Administration – Marketing advanced diploma. | |||||
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With the Acting for Media two-year diploma program, you’ll learn everything you need to succeed as a screen actor. We’ll train you to be a professional actor or voice-over artist, whether you want to work in film, TV, online, games or interactive mediums. Disclaimer: This program has expectations of professionalism, group work, intimacy between actors, whispering, consensual touching, combat training, expressions of physicality, deep exploration of self, personal-psychological examination, conflict and successful failure. This program is meant to train a student to be a professional actor, and it includes all of the aspects listed here. | |||||
Prepare for an exciting career in digital production for film, television, online video and virtual platforms with the Animation – 3D for Extended Reality diploma program. The School of Media is ranked as one of Canada’s best film schools by both CourseCompare and Degrees & Careers. | |||||
George Brown’s Dance Performance program is a demanding, exciting two-year diploma program that sets the stage for a fulfilling future as a professional ballet and/or contemporary dancer. Our program will help elevate your technical and performance prowess as you prepare to launch a successful performance career. This program is offered in partnership with Jörgen Dance. | |||||
Prepare for a range of exciting career paths in the film industry’s traditional, digital and virtual areas with the Film Production – Directing for Extended Reality program. This two-year diploma program prepares students to navigate and contribute to the evolving landscape of film and media production. The School of Media is ranked as one of Canada’s best film schools by both CourseCompare and Degrees & Careers. | |||||
Develop the technical skills and business acumen essential for social media production while exploring the broader context of social media’s influence on cultural and societal norms in the Social Media Production – Culture-Based Creativity program. The School of Media is ranked as one of Canada’s best film schools by both CourseCompare and Degrees & Careers. | |||||
The Video Design & Production two-year diploma program will give you a foundation of traditional and emerging film techniques. As a graduate, you’ll be well-prepared to meet the demands of the shifting media landscape, where traditional models of broadcasting are moving toward new and innovative methods. The School of Media is ranked as one of Canada’s best film schools by both CourseCompare and Degrees & Careers. | |||||
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Gain advanced patisserie training and develop the management skills needed to operate a successful business in the two-year Baking and Pastry Arts Management program. Located in downtown Toronto, surrounded by top bakeries, catering companies, hotels and pastry shops, George Brown Polytechnic provides an excellent place to learn, get inspired and unleash your creativity. | |||||
Gain the skills and real-world experience to succeed as a chef, cook or culinary manager with the two-year Culinary Management (H100) diploma program—study in downtown Toronto surrounded by many of Canada's top restaurants. | |||||
Develop business management skills and gain real-world experience that will prepare you for an exciting career with the Tourism and Hospitality Management program. Study in downtown Toronto, surrounded by top hospitality and tourism organizations and destinations. | |||||
