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PR, Marketing & Strategic Communications Management Diploma

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Become a highly-skilled communicator ready to take on public relations in both corporate and not-for-profit environments. With a broad foundation of PR and marketing-specific knowledge, this program emphasizes best practices, tackles current and emerging issues, and develops the skill set to be a leader in the field.

International
Hybrid
Mon, 08/29/2022 Fact SheetDomestic Students

Next Start Dates

Monday, August 29, 2022

Application Deadlines

When Should I Apply?

Applications open one year before each program start date.

We strongly advise applicants to apply early as space is limited and demand for full-time programs is extremely high.

Key Application Deadline

  • May 15

NOTE: This program may reach capacity prior to application deadline.

Start Your Application Today

*Note if you do not see the program listed on the online application portal, we have reached capacity and are no longer accepting applications.

Tuition & Fees

$19,775: Tuition includes UWSA and health insurance fees. Costs are subject to change.*

$2,500-$3,000: Textbook costs may vary depending on new, rental, used, or electronic purchasing choices. Textbooks are a requirement.

Learn more about International Students tuition & fees and payment options here.

Duration

13 months in duration, Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm.

Two breaks of one week throughout the program and two weeks off for winter break.

Hybrid Program

Always an industry leader, starting in August 2022 this PACE program will incorporate a number of online courses (virtual online classroom) into the schedule. Approximately three out of the ~30 courses in this full-time program will be delivered remotely in our online classrooms.

Spread throughout the program schedule are online courses, so that students continue to connect with their classmates and instructors in the classroom on a regular basis, while adding flexibility. This hybrid program provides our students more latitude in managing their school-life balance. Students are still able to access study spaces and lounges on campus if they wish on those days, or they can skip their commute entirely and complete their coursework from home, or wherever they choose.

This additional flexibility in program schedules helps students develop critical skills for the modern workplace such as using collaborative tools, listening, accountability, and adaptability, while maintaining all the benefits of in-person studies.

The hybrid programming does not impact PGWP eligibility.

Objectives & Outcomes

Outcomes

  • Identify, analyze and influence organizational objectives, communications strategies and key interest groups
  • Guide management on key business and policy decisions
  • Develop public relations strategies that create awareness and favourable perception, and/or promote your products and services and set measurable objectives from which to evaluate their effectiveness
  • Build collegial and cooperative relationships with a variety of public interest groups, internal and external clients, and the media
  • Design and implement a media relations strategy expanding your visibility in the community
  • Analyze consume buying patterns, employ marketing tools and research methodologies to determine environmental and competitive factors affecting products and services, and develop new products and/or services meriting consumer interest and increasing market share
  • Master public relations communications writing template including: a well-tooled press kit, news releases, annual reports, newsletters, brochure content, and personality profiles
  • Plan and direct the crisis and change management process
  • Coordinate and prepare material for internal and external promotional publications, including planning articles, editing copy, supervising print preparation, distributing publications
  • Gain an understanding of digital communication technologies, their impact in traditional approaches to public relations and marketing, and how to adapt print-based collaterals for this new medium
  • Exercise sound financial decision-making and budgeting skills

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

  • International students are required to hold a minimum of an undergraduate degree (education related to marketing and/or communications is preferred).
    • A Higher National Diploma from Nigeria and Ghana are exceptions
  • The Cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) or Final Percentage on these transcripts will be assessed for eligibility.
    • If a higher degree is attained (post-graduate diploma, Master’s, or PhD) the minimum GPA or Percentage must be attained in all degrees.

For complete admission details by country, please visit our detailed Admission Requirements for international students.

Work Experience

Preference will be given to applications with work experience related to marketing and/or communications.

English Language Requirements

Applicants whose previous education was completed outside of Canada and where English may or may not have been the medium of instruction, must submit proof of meeting one of the accepted English language proficiency measures.

TEST

SCORE

Duolingo

Overall score: 125
Production score: 105

IELTS Academic

7.0 overall
6.5 in reading and writing categories

TOEFL (internet-based)

or

TOEFL MyBestScore

86

 

20 on each component

Heartland International English School
Advanced 3, Level 6

80%

International Language Academy of Canada
English Language Pathway Program

3.3

UWinnipeg ELP
Academic Level 5

B


Students applying to The University of Winnipeg PACE during the COVID-19 crisis, may use the following online testing options to meet their English language requirements for applications to our 2021 & 2022 programs:

  • IELTS Indicator with a minimum overall academic band score of 7.0
  • TOEFL iBT "Special Home Edition Test" with a minimum score of 94

The University reserves the right to request English language proficiency testing result documentation for any international applicant.

Download the UWPACE English Language Requirements (PDF) for additional English proficiency tests and programs and waiver options for the English language requirement.

Accreditation

Upon completion of this program students will earn three valuable educational credentials: Public Relations and Strategic Communications Diploma, Marketing Diploma and Management Certificate.

Management Certificate Certified by Chartered Managers Canada (CIM)

Students graduating from the Management Certificate may apply for the Certified in Management designation (CIM). Certification is available for those that were registered in the program as of June 1, 2016.

For more information on obtaining the CIM Credential click here.

Courses & Descriptions

Advertising Fundamentals

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Business Fundamentals

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Case Studies & Issues in Public Relations

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Corporate Sponsorship

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Cultural Intelligence for Today's Workplace

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Customer Relationship Management

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Digital & Social Media Marketing

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Effective Oral Communication

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Effective Written Communication

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Essential Skills for Managers

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Event Management Fundamentals

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Financial Fundamentals

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Fundraising & Fund Development

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Graphic Design for Non-Designers I

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Graphic Design for Non-Designers II

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Graphic Design for Non-Designers III

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Indigenous Insights

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Marketing Fundamentals

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Marketing Research

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Media Relations for Public Relations

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Organizational Behaviour

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Public Relations Fundamentals I

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Public Relations Fundamentals II

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Resume Building & Job Search Techniques

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Social Video & DSLR Workshop

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Strategic Marketing & Planning

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Strategic Public Relations Planning

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Graphic Design for Non-Designers II

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Web Marketing Communications

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Writing for Academic Success

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Writing for Public Relations I

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Writing for Public Relations II

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Writing for Public Relations III

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Digital Marketing Analytics

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Student Life

Find more information on student life at PACE here.

Career Opportunities

Communications Officer

Community Relations Officer

Communications and Marketing Coordinator

Communications Advisor

Communications Coordinator

Communications and Social Media Officer

Digital and Social Media Coordinator

Events Coordinator

Marketing Communications Specialist

Marketing Manager

Marketing Coordinator

Public Relations Coordinator

Public Relations and Marketing Coordinator

Fund Development Officer

Fundraiser

FAQ

Find answers to students' most frequently asked questions here.

Articulation For Credit

Graduates of the Public Relations, Marketing & Strategic Communication Diploma may be eligible credit in our degree programs. See Pathways to UW Degrees.

Certifications

Upon successful completion of the full-time Public Relations, Marketing & Strategic Communication Diploma Program, you will be eligible for the following academic credentials:

  • Public Relations and Strategic Communications Diploma
  • Marketing Management Diploma
  • Management Certificate

Tech Requirements

Students must have a laptop that meets the tech requirements for their program (not included in tuition).

PC hardware
  • CPU: AMD or Intel core I5 or I7 or equivalent (10th generation or newer)
  • Memory: minimum of 8GB RAM - 16GB is recommended
  • Display and Graphics:
    • 14" LCD monitor
    • Resolution of 1600 x 900 or better
  • HardDrive: SDD 500 GB
  • Windows10 highly recommended
MAC hardware
  • Intel Core I5 or I7 (10th generation or newer)
  • Memory: 8GB - 16GB is recommended
  • Graphics and Video display:
    • 14" LCD monitor
    • resolution of 1600 x 900 or better.
  • HardDrive: SDD 500GB
  • Software to run Virtualization for Microsoft windows:
    • Parallels Desktop or VMware Fusion, or VirtualBox

Additional Comments

Internship

All full-time Professional Studies Programs include an internship opportunity. The internship will help you develop a working portfolio and gain tangible work experience.

Learn more about Internships here.

Public Relations Industry Memberships

Admittance into the program includes membership in the International Association of Business Communicators and the Canadian Public Relations Society  and the Canadian Marketing Association - Manitoba Chapter.

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