Graduate Certificate
12 months
Application deadlines: August 1st (January), December 31 (September)
Processing time: 30 days
Application fee: CA$75
Full-time
Intakes: September, January
International tuition: CA$16,372
Program overview
Experienced professors will help you develop writing skills, public relations strategies, research and planning abilities, and a high degree of social and traditional media literacy. Practical public relations courses in PR theory, marketing communications, public affairs, media relations, corporate social responsibility, sustainability and change management will provide you with a valuable and useful introduction to the field. Your teamwork, collaborative, and leadership skills will be honed through group assignments.
Study options

This program can be done
On campus
Requirements
Exams:
- TOEFL iBT
- TOEFL iBT
- PTE
- IELTS
Admission selection is based on the following 5 requirements:
1. Academic
To be eligible for admission, you must possess the following:
A bachelor’s degree
2. English Language Proficiency
All applicants whose first language is not English must meet Humber’s English Language Proficiency Policy.
3. International Credit Evaluation
Canadian citizens or permanent residents with international education are required to provide a WES or ICAS evaluation.
4. Interview with Faculty and Resume
Applicants will meet with faculty to discuss their interest in the program. At this time applicants could benefit from sharing any experience and/or interest in learning about public relations. Applicants will be quizzed on current affairs, pulled from the national news headlines. Applicants should also bring a resume targeted to the program.
5. Letter of Intent
Applicants must submit a one-page letter of intent (350 words) outlining their interest in this field of study. The letter of intent should express why they have an interest in public relations, and in Humber’s Public Relations graduate certificate program.
Career opportunities
As a PR practitioner, your work will be varied and fast-paced. It may include careers in media relations, internal communications, community relations, government relations/public affairs, investor relations, crisis management, event planning, publicity, marketing communications, consulting and issues management.
Campus location
Toronto
,
Canada




