College Diploma in Public Relations

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O que eu aprenderei?

Reputation can be a company`s biggest asset - Develop public relations expertise blending theory with practical experience.

The two-year Public Relations Ontario College Diploma program emphasizes professionalism and attention to detail, as well as creative and critical thinking in all public relations activities. In this program, you acquire both theoretical and applied knowledge, and gain real-world experience by working with not-for-profit organizations to help them reach their target audiences.

Learn how to deliver strategically sound, creative and robust public relations solutions, which may include media relations, social media, and event coordination. The program combines theory with hands-on experience in:

  • writing
  • editing
  • visual communications
  • time/resource management
  • research
  • public speaking
  • teamwork

You also gain experience in design, content management, social media engagement and business basics. This prepares you for work with:

  • all levels of the government
  • national associations
  • public relations agencies
  • private companies
  • not-for-profit organizations

Improve your skills throughout the program and gain valuable experience working on the annual charitable fundraising campaign. In the last semester of the program, you put your skills into practice during a 280-hour field placement.

Graduates from this program work across Canada and around the world, and have a thorough understanding of all media channels, from dealing with journalists and other influencers to managing social media campaigns.

Graduates may find employment in:

  • public relations
  • social media
  • communications departments

Graduates may also consider self-employment, freelancing and contract work.

SUCCESS FACTORS

This program is well-suited for students who:

  • Are motivated, energetic, creative and flexible.
  • Enjoy working in a team environment.
  • Are detail-oriented, organized and committed to achieving excellence in their work.
  • Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills.

De qual departamento farei parte?

School of Media and Design

Opções de estudo

Período integral (2 anos)

Valores
CAD$18.438,00 (R$ 67.751) por ano
Data de início

Esperado Setembro 2024

Localização

Algonquin College

Woodroffe Campus,

1385 Woodroffe Avenue,

OTTAWA,

Ontario (ON),

K2G 1V8, Canada

Requisitos de admissão

Para estudantes internacionais

College Eligibility

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent. Applicants with an OSSD showing senior English and/or Mathematics courses at the Basic Level, or with Workplace or Open courses, will be tested to determine their eligibility for admission; OR

Academic and Career Entrance (ACE) certificate; OR

General Educational Development (GED) certificate; OR

Mature Student status (19 years of age or older and without a high school diploma at the start of the program).

Applicants with International transcripts must provide proof of the subject specific requirements noted above along with proof of either: IELTS-International English Language Testing Service-Overall band of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each band; OR TOEFL-Internet-based (iBT)-overall 88, with the minimum of 22 in each component: Reading 22; Listening: 22; Speaking: 22; Writing: 22

Deadline: Applications for Fall Term and Winter Term admission received by February 1 will be given equal consideration.

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