• Advanced Diploma in Architectural Technology at Georgian College is offered as a 3 years (6 semesters) program.
  • It is an on-campus, co-op program offered on a full-time basis.
  • Students in this program prepare for work with architects, engineers, designers, and project managers as an integral part of the team developing, presenting, and executing building designs.
  • The program equips a student with a comprehensive understanding of current competitive architectural and construction environments.
  • Various aspects of architectural design are present in a continuous stream throughout the curriculum, starting from design fundamentals and ending in the third year with the two-semester major architectural project.
  • These projects are supported by courses dedicated to industry-standard computer applications, such as Autodesk® AutoCAD® and Revit®, and leading-edge technologies related to Building Information Modeling.
  • University offers the highest number of training hours, plus valuable hands-on experience to the students.
  • This program is accredited by the Canadian Association for Co-operative Education(CAFCE).
  • Co-op work terms are designed to integrate academic learning with work experience, supporting the development of industry-specific competencies and employability skills.
  • Students are required to complete a 2 co-op work term and career preparation course which is scheduled prior to the first co-op work term.
  • Co-op work terms are scheduled according to a formal sequence that alternates academic and co-op semesters.
  • Students may find work in the private sector as assistants in architectural design offices, construction engineering or construction site offices and in the public sector, they may find employment in many government agencies, as building inspectors, plans examiners, chief building officials, etc.
  • The average salary after completing this course is 36,000 USD.