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Georgian College of Arts & Technology

Barrie , Ontario ,Canada

Diploma in Advertising and Marketing Communications

This program is designed to provide training in the theoretical and practical aspects of modern marketing communications. Graduates will be able to perform advertising/communications functions using a variety of media techniques.

Campus Information

Barrie

The largest of Georgian’s seven campuses, the Barrie Campus is a community within a community—a welcoming and safe place to study, with all the amenities.

Intakes

  • Jan
  • May
  • Sep

Application Processing Time in Days: 30

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

Graduates may find employment in the advertising or marketing departments of retail, distribution, public relations, computers, and/or manufacturing in creating and placing advertising and promotion materials; may engage in the sale of advertising space or time on behalf of a print or electronic medium; or may enter the advertising agency field, in a creative, research, production or client services role.

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

OSSD or equivalent, with a recommended minimum of 60 per cent in

  • Grade 12 English (C or U)

Mature students, non-secondary school applicants (19 years or older), and home school applicants may also be considered for admission. Eligibility may be met by applicants who have taken equivalent courses, upgrading, completed their GED, and equivalency testing.