Niagara College Canada

Public Relations

Program Code (0171)
Ontario College Graduate Certificate
One Year
Welland Campus
Start date: September

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Career Opportunities

If information is power, skilled communicators are the power brokers. This program will provide you with advanced public relations and communication skills, preparing you for such positions as:

• Communications officer
• Community relations officer
• Crisis communicator
• Fundraising officer
• Information or development officer
• Investor relations officer
• Issues manager
• Liaison or publicity officer
• Media relations assistant
• Newsletter writer/editor
• Promotions assistant
• Public affairs practitioner
• Social media assistant
• Special events co-ordinator

The Niagara College Difference

• Focused and intensive curriculum includes 152-hour field placement
• Program exceeds current provincial Public Relations program standards
• Program advisory committee ensures ongoing industry relevance
• Students are prepared for employment in government, corporate and voluntary sectors
• Graduates with experience and ability may advance to PR management positions
• Graduates with five years of experience may seek accreditation from the Canadian Public Relations Society

Testimonials and Profiles

“Faculty members in the Public Relations program at Niagara College are extremely well versed and experienced in all facets of the industry. In addition, they go out of their way to ensure the well-being of their students.”

David Holmes,
Public Relations (Graduate Certificate) graduate

“The college atmosphere helped me to learn what I actually needed to know to have the career I wanted.”

“I feel comfortable with my skills, and believe that I will get the job I want without having to sacrifice my happiness. I feel qualified to be a public relations practitioner.”

“My entire class probably would not have succeeded had we lacked the amazing, supportive and caring faculty that we have enjoyed since September. It is a truly wonderful feeling to know that my instructors genuinely care about mine and my classmates’ well-being and future.”

Christina Oegema, graduate

Graduate Certificate Bursary

A $750 bursary is available to eligible students who are enrolled full-time in a Graduate Certificate Program. When applying for the bursary, you must complete a basic application form detailing your current financial status.

The Graduate Certificate Bursary application is available online at niagaracollege.ca/finaid.

Admission Requirements

Minimum Admission Requirements for 2010-11 (OSS):

• University Degree from any discipline or College Diploma in a related area of study (as determined by the College), OR an acceptable combination of related work experience and post-secondary education (as determined by the College), PLUS
• Proof of English proficiency.

Selection and Ranking Process:

• A supplemental evaluation may be required.

Program Requirements:

• Transportation:
  Students are responsible for their own transportation in order to complete field placement requirements. Niagara cannot guarantee placements that are readily accessible by public transportation. Students are responsible for all costs connected with such transportation.

Educational Pathways

Niagara College has articulated agreements providing students with degree completion and credit transfer opportunities with many other colleges and universities.

• View Degree Opportunities by Institution
• View Degree Opportunities by Subject

For a complete listing of articulation agreements, please consult the Niagara College Transfer Guide.

Program Related Inquiries

Contact Information

Email: registrar@niagaracollege.ca
Niagara College Admissions Office: 905-735-2211, ext 7619

Apply now for this program online at www.OntarioColleges.ca

Information Last Modified:
Thu, November 20, 2008 at 02:04:13 PM ET

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