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Graduate Certificate in Public Relations Cambrian College - Barrydowne Campus Cambrian College - Barrydowne Campus, Canada

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CAD 16628

Tuition Fee (CAD)

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CAD 95

Application Fee

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8 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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84

TOEFL

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55%

Min GPA

Program Overview

In just eight months, you’ll develop a communications skill set that that will luminate your career path to a management position in public relations. Experienced professors and industry professionals will lead as you explore how to communicate effectively, build relationships, and manage internal and external forces in order to maintain and enhance reputations for all types and sizes of organizations.

You will learn the ropes of the public relations industry through classes, labs, and hands-on assignments and gain the range of skills you need to be a great communicator, including:

  • Media relations;
  • Event planning and execution;
  • Speechwriting and presenting;
  • Writing for web, social media, print, and broadcast;
  • Photography and podcast production; and
  • Strategic communications planning.

The Public Relations Graduate Certificate is delivered through four sets of short, seven-week courses over two semesters (eight months).  A combination of virtual classes streamed over the Internet along with classroom and practical experiences, gives you high flexibility to learn from the convenience of your home community or virtually anywhere you can connect.

Cambrian College is a member of both the Canadian Public Relations Society and the International Association of Business Communicators. Students are encouraged to consider purchasing a student membership in these professional associations.

Program Highlights

  • 7-week courses (except one full-semester course)
  • Delivered as a combination of online courses, classroom experiences, and practical experiences
  • Real-world experience from planning and executing community events that raise thousands of dollars, to developing strategic plans for community clients
  • Courses cover all aspects of public relations, including event planning, media relations, speechwriting, social media communications, and more
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Additional Information

Program Level Postgraduate Certificate / Diploma

College/University Processing Time 30

Program Intensity Full-Time

Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Sep 2024

Closed

Jan 2024

General Admission Requirement

  • IELTS
    • Minimum Overall Score - 6.5 - With No Band Less Than - 6
  • TOEFL
    • Minimum Overall Score - 84
  • PTE
    • Minimum Overall Score - 61
  • DUOLINGO
    • Minimum Overall Score - 120.0  

Academic Requirement

  • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a diploma, advanced diploma, or degree program from an Ontario College or equivalent. OR
  • Applicant must possess five years of work experience in a related field (or combination of education and work experience) as judged by the College to be equivalent. Applicants must submit a resume detailing their related experience and a cover letter outlining their competencies and preparedness for the program (any and all post-secondary transcripts must still be submitted).

6.5 IELTS Score
84 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
61 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
120 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
55% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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Tuition Fee

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Average Tuition Fee Per Year

16628

Tuition Fee
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CAD 95

Application Fee
(CAD)

11000 Per year

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