Description

Advanced Diploma in Public Relations

Employers in Canada, and around the world, recognize the value of Humber College’s Public Relations advanced diploma program.

Duration

6 semesters

Starting Date

September

Tuition Fee

CAD 16,394 per year

Location

Toronto, Canada

About the Course

The Humber College’s Public Relations advanced diploma program provides hands-on training and develops skills in professional media writing, strategic communication planning, presentation, social and digital media content development, social media analytics, media relations, and marketing communications to name a few. Over the course of your studies, you will compile an impressive portfolio of work.Learn from the pros.

Humber’s PR faculty has significant work experience, subject matter expertise and industry connections. Many are active in the field and maintain a wide network of clients and suppliers. Your instructors also get to know you by name and offer personalized instruction. To keep the program content current and relevant, external industry experts regularly review the curriculum and are asked to participate in classroom activities, such as guest lectures.

In the first semester of the program, your courses include other media disciplines such as advertising and graphic design, journalism, media communications, advertising and marketing communications. This allows you to keep your options open should you wish to head in a different direction in your second semester.

Our program provides hands-on training and develops skills in professional media writing, strategic communication planning, presentation, social and digital media content development, social media analytics, media relations, and marketing communications to name a few. Over the course of your studies, you will compile an impressive portfolio of work.

Learn from the pros. Humber’s PR faculty has significant work experience, subject matter expertise and industry connections. Many are active in the field and maintain a wide network of clients and suppliers. Your instructors also get to know you by name and offer personalized instruction. To keep the program content current and relevant, external industry experts regularly review the curriculum and are asked to participate in classroom activities, such as guest lectures.

Courses Included

An Introduction to Arts and Sciences
Introduction to Media Studies
Innovative Design
Web Design
Communication Skills
Digital Imaging
College Reading and Writing Skills

Career

Upon graduation, you will have the knowledge to plan, develop and execute effective public relations plans using social and traditional media. Opportunities include employment in corporations, charities, government, PR firms and many others. Our graduates have landed jobs at high-profile companies in a huge variety of sectors ranging from Corus Entertainment, Molson and Bell to MLSE, RBC and Toronto International Film Festival.