Graduate Certificate (Communication and Professional Writing)
STEM Course
1 year
Part Time
Online
Field of Study:
CA$12,210/Yr
CA$12,210 /Yr
- Diploma in Communication and Professional Writing at Georgian College is offered as 1 year (2 semesters) program.
- It is an online program offered on a part-time basis.
- In this program, students focus on professionalizing their communication skills through intensive practical writing activities and the application of relevant theoretical content.
- Students complete projects including case studies, writing workshops, and project management assignments.
- Students gain professional and entrepreneurial skills for industry and self-employment, as well as real-life experience through participation in a placement during the final semester.
- In this program, students have to successfully complete 12 program courses and 1 placement.
- Students will plan, create, edit, and deliver messages for a range of audiences, purposes, and mediums, including print, social media, and web-based contexts.
- To graduate from this program, a student must attain a minimum of 60% or a letter grade of P (Pass) or S (Satisfactory) in each course in each semester.
- The passing weighted average for promotion through each semester and to graduate is 60%.
- Student's potential areas of employment include, but are not limited to, writing for social media and web-based environments, engineering, business, and social services, as well as within the public, private, and non-profit sectors.
- Graduates also may pursue careers as self-employed entrepreneurs.
- The average salary goes up to 38,000 USD after completion of this program.
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Important Dates
Applications will be accepted throughout the year after the 1 Feb deadline for all three intakes.
| Event | Application Date |
|---|---|
| Application Deadline For 2023 Intake | |
Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fees | CA$12210 (CAD 12210) |
Other Expenses
| Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
|---|---|
| Housing | CA$7200 (CAD 7200) |
| Food | CA$3600 (CAD 3600) |
| Other Fees | CA$1417 (CAD 1417) |
| Total Cost | CA$12217 (CAD 12217) |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- Students have to complete either a postsecondary diploma or degree, in a relevant field or discipline.
- All students must submit a cover letter and resume to accompany their application.
Indian Student Eligibility:
Indian students are eligible to apply if they have any one of the following certificates:
- All-India Senior School Certificate (AISSCE)
- Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)
- Indian School Certificate (ISC)
- Intermediate Examination Certificate
- Pre-University Examination Certificate
- Diploma / Degree certificate Mark sheets for each year of study.
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/PTE/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.
Required Document List
Following are the required documents:
- Application form: All international student applications must be submitted through the International Application System (IAS), where program availability is located.
- CV/Resume: Outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
- Academic Documents: Students need to show proof of graduation, subjects are taken and grades received.
- Transcript: Students must submit the official marks statements or transcripts that are provided by the college.
- Clinical and field placement forms: Students have to submit documents required prior to the start of registration in order to ensure students' placement and to allow participation in clinical and field placement facilities.
- ELP Scores: Students have to submit original or certified copies of English language proficiency test scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.
Career and Placement after Course
Possible career opportunities are:
- Communications Manager
- Marketing and/or Advertising Manager
- Public Relations Specialist
- Human Resources Specialist
- Market Research Analyst
- Journalism
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
| Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BrokerFish International student scholarship | Scholarship per studentCA$ 1,000/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Forktip Women’s- Innovation Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific |
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Comments
Georgian College accepts PTE Academic as one of the ELP tests required for international admissions. The minimum PTE Academic score requirement for Graduate Certificate admission is 61.
Georgian College offers an Advanced Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology program. Students seeking admission in this program must have Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent with English and Mathematics. International students must have a valid ELP test score as well.
Yes, the program requires IELTS or any other equivalent English language proficiency test score for admission. The language of instruction at Georgian College is English. In addition to the academic admission requirements, if English is not your first language and/ or you are coming from a country where English is not an official language, you must provide proof of language proficiency.