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Mohawk College's Public Relations and Corporate Communications graduate certificate program stands out as a premier choice for innovative training that employers value in our skilled graduates. Our in-demand alumni secure positions across diverse industry sectors.
Students enhance their learning to master communication management in today's rapidly evolving digital landscape. Develop expertise in facilitating clear dialogue between businesses, government entities, organizations, and their stakeholders. Top-tier organizational communication demands well-trained PR and corporate communications specialists.
Over two semesters, you will:
Establish connections with top industry experts
Accelerate your education through our adaptable 140-hour field placement initiative, honing your abilities in professional settings - available throughout both terms
Acquire practical experience in key areas including:
social and digital media strategies
digital content creation
media relations coordination
crisis communication solutions
communication ethics and legal considerations
PR event coordination and management, plus additional skills
Experience authentic workplace learning by collaborating on real client projects through our on-campus communications firm - The Agency
Compile a professional-grade portfolio showcasing your creative work
University Degree or College Diploma (two-year or longer) in a related area of study (as determined by the College), OR an acceptable combination of related work experience and postsecondary education (as determined by the College)
Postsecondary transcripts, indicating courses completed to date, must be submitted at the time of application
Proof of English proficiency for applicants where English is not their first language must be submitted to Ontario Colleges
English Language Requirements:
IELTS Academic overall band of 6.5 with no band less than 6.0
TOEFL iBT 88
CAEL 70, no sub-test band score less than 60
PTE Academic 58
Mohawk College English Language Test (Accuplacer: Assessment for Success) aligned with CAEL Band
Successful completion of the GAS-English for Academic Purposes (478 or 278) program. Placement in the GAS-EAP program is determined by scores on an in-house English language test or TOEFL or IELTSBrock University and Mohawk College collaboration
Brock University students can complete both a Bachelor of Arts in Business Communication Studies, or Bachelor of Arts in Media and Communication Studies at Brock, and a Public Relations Graduate Certificate at Mohawk in just 4 years of study.