Conestoga's Public Relations diploma program is your first step towards an exciting career in communications. In this program, you will learn how to build relationships between organizations and their many stakeholders. This highly interactive diploma has you working with live clients, delving into case studies, and building your professional portfolio with relevant pieces as you progress. You will discover creative communication strategies to solve organizational problems and make the most of business opportunities with key publics. You will develop and execute various writing styles used throughout the communications industry. Brand reputation, media relations, crisis and issues management, digital media, presentation skills, research, emerging technology, design, and public relations solutions are only some of the skills you will be adding to your resume. Our professional advisory committee allows you to meet and connect with leaders in the industry. In your fourth term, you will step into the field for a five-week immersive placement opportunity and gain career experience before graduating. Graduates from this program will be well equipped to pursue social media management, public relations for non-profits, event coordinating, media relations, work within PR agencies or communication departments, and support entrepreneurial endeavours.
Which department am I in?
School of Business
Study options
Full Time
(2 Years)
Tuition fees
CAD$15,026.00 (9,11,274)
per year
Start date
September 2027
Venue
Kitchener - Doon Campus
299 Doon Valley Drive,
Kitchener,
Ontario,
N2G 4M4, Central Canada, Canada
Entry requirements
For international students
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent, or 19 years of age or older with mature student status
Grade 12 compulsory English, C or U, or equivalent, OR Conestoga College Preparatory Communications (COMM1251), or equivalent (70%)
For more information on preparatory programs,
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.