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About Pace
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About Pace
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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.
13 months in duration, Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm.
Two breaks of one week throughout the program and two weeks off for winter break.
$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.
*Please note there is a fee increase scheduled for PR, Marketing & Strategic Communications Management. As of August 2021 tuition fee for this program will be $19,875.
Learn more about International Students tuition & fees and payment options here.
For complete admission details by country, please visit our detailed Admission Requirements for international students.
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 |
IELTS Academic |
7.0 |
TOEFL (internet-based) |
94 |
Heartland International English School |
80% |
International Language Academy of Canada |
3.3 |
UWinnipeg ELP |
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 programs:
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.
Upon completion of this program students will earn three valuable educational credentials: Public Relations and Strategic Communications Diploma, Marketing Diploma and Management Certificate.
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.
Find more information on student life at PACE here.
Graduates of the Public Relations, Marketing & Strategic Communication Diploma may be eligible credit in our degree programs. See Pathways to UW Degrees.
Upon successful completion of the full-time Public Relations, Marketing & Strategic Communication Diploma Program, you will be eligible for the following academic credentials:
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.