Study location	Canada, Ontario, Toronto
Type	Graduate Certificate, College
Nominal duration	1 year/ 2 semesters, includes 8-week field placement
Study language	English
Course code	6417

Tuition fee	CA$17,351 per year The fee is for the 2022–2023 academic year and includes tuition (CA$15,693), health insurance and ancillary charges. The fees displayed are estimates for two semesters and are subject to change.
Registration fee	CA$400 one-time The registration fee includes the non-refundable application fee (CA$100) and the refundable deposit fee (CA$300).
Accommodation fee	CA$1,800 per month The above fee is an estimated amount for living expenses for one month. Including the cost of food, rent, transportation and other living expenses (varies depending on your living preferences). Estimated living expenses are to be used as a guide only and are subject to change.

Entry qualification	Undergraduate Diploma (or higher) To be eligible for admission, you must possess: A college diploma or university degree in any discipline. Note: Applicants who have successfully completed partial post-secondary education and have relevant work experience will be considered. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English.

Language requirements

English If you did not complete two or more consecutive full years at a recognized post-secondary education institution in a school where English is the primary language of instruction and communication, you must provide one of the English language proficiency tests below: IELTS (Academic): Overall score of 6.5 (min Listening: 6.0, min Reading: 6.0, min Writing: 6.0, min Speaking: 6.0) TOEFL (IBT): Total score of 88 (min Reading: 22, min Listening: 22, min Speaking: 22, min Writing: 22) Duolingo English Test (DET): Minimum score of 125 Other accepted language tests

Other requirements	Attend a mandatory Corporate Communications and Public Relations program admission session where applicants will: Complete a writing and editing exercise Submit two writing samples Submit an up-to-date resume Note: After applying, applicants will receive a letter advising how to book the program admission session.

More information	centennialcollege.ca/..rate-communications

Overview

As one of the most highly regarded public relations (PR) offerings in Toronto, this program features social media and PR content that leads the way. The curriculum will emphasize employability skills as you’ll learn to research, write, plan, edit, design and implement everything from strategic communications plans to gala dinners. You’ll also gain an understanding of how communications strategies influence employee attitudes, shift stakeholders’ opinions and tell an organization’s story to the media.

To connect with the PR industry, you’ll complete a full-time, eight-week field placement.

Note: Your tuition will include student membership in either The Canadian Public Relations Society or the International Association of Business Communicators.

Career opportunities

• Corporate communicator
• PR consultant
• Community manager
• Communications coordinator
• Digital media specialist
• Event planner
• Marketing coordinator
• Media relations coordinator
• Social media coordinator