Sustainable Design Thinking Summer School Program in Toronto - Program Details| General Information | Institution | Centennial College |
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| Program C and Virtual Program Status | Open | |
| Program Information | Program Name | Sustainable Design Thinking Summer School Program in Toronto |
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Program C
Type: Short-term program |
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| Program Description | Centennial College is excited to host this inagural Summer Academy on course! This Faculty-Led International Program (FLIP) equips students with human-centered design approaches while providing invaluable insights into the North American consumer market. This immersive program brings together students from Canada, Denmark and France with others from all over the world in this 2 week course. Teams will develop innovative solutions through design thinking, while gaining hands-on exposure to Canadian consumer behaviors, market trends, and business practices. Tackle real challenges with a Canadian organization as you put design thinking into practice through an immersive case study experience. The aim of this summer school is to develop and train innovative and competent graduates who can create action within sustainability and green transformation. The summer school will teach both sustainability frameworks and train design thinking processes while also developing mindsets that promote transformative learning. The main focus is improving students' ability to take action through an entrepreneurial mindset, utilizing innovative skills like design thinking and sustainability knowledge. Students will work on relevant cases for local companies or communities, following a design thinking process and culminating in prototype solution pitches. Get ready to dive into the North American market, where you'll use sustainable design thinking to spark meaningful change! | |
| Contact Information | Erin Mays, emays@centennialcollege.ca | |
| Teaching Language | English | |
| Degree Level | Undergraduate or Graduate | |
| Language Proficiency Requirements | Accept Native English | Yes |
| English Language Requirements: TOEFL ITP, TOEFL iBT, IELTS, Other | Scores: https://www.centennialcollege.ca/admissions/language-proficiency-information | |
| Other English Language Requirements | International Test of English Proficiency (iTEP); IELTS Academic; Cambridge English Exams: Proficiency (CPE), Advanced (CAE), First (FCE); Duolingo | |
| Other Language Requirements | none | |
| Academic Field | Business, Communication | |
| Facilities and Resources | None | |
| Scholarships Available: | No | |
| Scholarship Information | N/A | |
| Program Fees (All values are in USD) | Tuition or Program Fee | $1040.00 |
| Average Housing Cost | $0.00 average per month. | |
| Local Transportation | $85.00 average per month. This can include cost of buses, trains, and other forms of public transportation. | |
| Other Program Fees | $0.00 excluding tuition. These may include activity, lab/materials, or other fees. | |
| Cost of Living | $0.00 average per month. This can include meals, pocket money, and entertainment. | |
| Medical Insurance | $95.00 per month. | |
| Visa | $85.00 | |
| Additional Program Information | The program includes activities such as:? City of Toronto tour and access to 3 tourist sites of interest Guest Speakers from local businesses related to our program Site visits and field research in the GTA Full day at Niagara Falls (return transportation and dinner) optional excursion +$150 Social programming on the weekend and some evenings. Farewell Dinner at a Toronto event location | |
| Supplementary Links | For more details on the program and on how to officially apply. | Link |
| View our Program Information Powerpoint | Link | |
| Centennial Website | Link | |
| Program C Information | Notification of Acceptance Date | 15/Apr/2025 |
| Application Opens | 04/Mar/2025 | |
| Application Closes | 30/Apr/2025 | |
| Program Start Date | 30/Jun/2025 | |
| Program End Date | 11/Jul/2025 | |
| Credit/No Credit | No Credit | |
| Other Credential Offered | N/A | |
| Number of Participants | 15-40 | |
| Housing Type | Residence - Knox | |
| Visa Process | We will support students in making applications for a Temporary Resident Visa or an Electronic Transit Authorization - more details on which one you may need are available here: https://ircc.canada.ca/english/visit/visas.asp | |