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Graduate Certificate in Designing Smart and Secure Communities at University of Calgary

University of Calgary, Canada

Programme overview

Course-based graduate certificate in making communities smart and secure, delivered in the classroom as four courses: three blocks plus a capstone project. Completion confers Accredited SAFE Design Professional certification.

Faculty: School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape  |  Department: Faculty of Environmental Design  |  Duration: Normally one calendar year  |  Intake: September 1 (deadline Feb. 1)  |  Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada

What you will study

Three blended-learning blocks and a capstone project course in which students document and present their work.

Career pathways

Architects, landscape architects, building designers, consultants and policy makers.

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Application information

Entry requirements

ca/future-students/graduate/explore-programs/designing-smart-secure-communities-certificate-course-based . In addition to Faculty of Graduate Studies requirements for Admission , the Certificate requires the following: a) Statement of Interest b) Curriculum Vitae A current copy of the full curriculum vitae demonstrating relevant professional experience. c) Reference Letters Three reference letters. d) Proof of English Proficiency For applicants who are required to prove proficiency in English, a minimum TOEFL score of 105 (Internet-based test); or IELTS score of 7.5; or CAEL overall score of 70, with a minimum score of 70 in each component. This requirement can also be met by completing the Academic Communication Certificate with a minimum grade of A- in each course.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate academic term start dates are Fall (September 1), Winter (January 1), Spring (May 1) and Summer (July 1); intake terms vary by programme.

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