Ontario College Graduate Certificate Public Relations – Corporate Communications
Can corporate communications be considered an art form? That's how Sheridan approaches the subject. It's a unique approach among business communications programs, and it produces student work that stands out. The courses in this program feature hands-on, project-based assignments. You'll be working for real-world clients, not just doing classroom exercises.
Campus Information
Trafalgar Road Campus
Located in the picturesque lakeside town of Oakville, our Trafalgar Road Campus bustles with energy. The multitude of arts, technology and humanities students mix and mingle to create a thriving — and diverse — atmosphere. Trafalgar is home to the Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design, Canada’s largest arts school, with over 6,000 students. The on-campus gallery is a showcase for student and faculty work, while the hallways boast a constantly renewed exhibition of student creativity. Theatre Sheridan, with two performance theatres, stages several acclaimed productions every year. The campus is also home to the Canadian Music Theatre Project, an incubator for new musicals which earned renown as the starting point for the Tony Award-winning musical Come From Away.
Intakes
- Jan
- May
- Sep
Application Processing Time in Days: 7
Application Process
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
Our recent graduates work in such industries as: health care, education, pharmaceuticals, technology, financial services, manufacturing, retail, and visual and performing arts.
Sample Job Titles
- Public Relations Specialist
- Media Relations Officer
- Internal Communications Coordinator
- Social Media Coordinator
- Senior Writer
- Event Planner
- Account Manager
- Press Agent
PSW Opportunity
- Not Eligible For PSW
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Program Eligibility
- Postsecondary diploma or degree.
and/or
- Previous work and/or educational experience in the communications field.
Applicant Selection
Eligible applicants will be selected on the combination of the following:
Previous academic achievement and/or demonstrated experience
and
A portfolio, which includes:
- Written statement of intent
- Three writing samples (published or unpublished)
- Résumé (including computer skills and volunteer work)
The statement of intent should argue the applicant's suitability for a profession in corporate communications and outline business/work experiences, and personal/professional goals. Students are expected to meet high copy editing standards
An applicant assessment fee will be applied.
Postsecondary transcripts indicating courses completed to date must be submitted to ontariocolleges.ca at the time of application.
Domestic applicants with education outside of Canada must have their transcripts assessed for equivalency through ICAS or WES. A general (document-by-document) or a comprehensive (course-by-course) assessment is required.
Applicants who do not meet the admission requirements for this program will be assessed and advised individually and may be considered for other, related programs.
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Post Graduate Diploma or Certificate
- Duration: 01 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
22308 CAD
Annual Cost of Living: 20635 CAD
Application Fee: 100 CAD