Public Relations, 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
In-Class
Next Start Dates
Monday, August 30, 2021
Duration
13 months in duration, Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm.
Two breaks of one week throughout the program and two weeks off for winter break.
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.
*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.
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
Undergraduate Degree |
Minimum Grade |
|
Minimum |
60% |
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.
English Language Requirements
Test |
Score |
|
IELTS Academic |
7.0 |
|
TOEFL (internet-based) |
94 |
|
Heartland International English School |
80% |
|
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 August/September 2020 and January 2021 programs:
- Duolingo English Language test with a minimum test score of 125, with at least a Production score of 105
- 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
Student Life
Find more information on student life at PACE here.
Career Opportunities
FAQ
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
Laptop Requirements
PC hardware:
- CPU: Intel or AMD core I5 or I7
- Memory: minimum of 8GB RAM
- Display and Graphics:
- 15 inches LCD
- Handle 1920 x 1080 Resolution (2GB ram)
- HardDrive: 500 GB
- Windows10 highly recommended
MAC’s hardware:
- Intel Core I5 or I7
- Memory: 8GB
- Graphics and Video display: Any type of video cards from Apple should work with at least of 2GB of RAM.
- HardDrive: 512GB
- Software to run Virtualization for Microsoft windows:
- Parallels Desktop or VMware Fusion, or VirtualBox
Additional Comments
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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.