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Graduate Certificate - Public Relations - Corporate Communications (PRC) (Optional Co-op) - Seneca College

This eight-month graduate certificate program will immerse students in public relations and corporate communications theory and practice. They will learn to write news releases, work with the media, research and develop strategic communications programs, hone digital communications skills and work in teams. Students will be mentored by highly experienced teachers and learn how to effectively pursue a career in the public relations and communications industry.

In this program, students will collaborate with exchange students from Europe. They will have access to one of the best public relations and corporate communications libraries available and develop transferable skills valuable in a rapidly changing economy. 

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

When you graduate from this program, these are the types of career options that you can explore:

  • Communications co-ordinator
  • Account co-ordinator 
  • Social media co-ordinator   

You may be able to pursue future career options within:

  • Crisis communications
  • Employee relations
  • Media relations
  • Investor relations
  • Speech writing 
  • Event planning

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

Admission Requirements

  • Minimum Level of Education Required: Grade 12 / High School
  • Min GPA: 50.0% Convert grades
  • English Proficiency Requirements:
  • For direct admission, the applicant must be from an English speaking country or meet either of the following English test scores:
    • Min TOEFL iBT: 80 (Min Reading: 20.0, Min Writing: 20.0, Min Listening: 20.0, Min Speaking: 20.0)
    • Min IELTS overall: 6 (Min Reading: 5.5, Min Writing: 5.5, Min Listening: 5.5, Min Speaking: 5.5)
    • Min Duolingo English Test Score: 105
    • Min PTE overall: 58
  • This program does NOT offer conditional admission