Public Relations in MacEwan University, Canada

Public Relations in MacEwan University

Public relations is a dynamic profession that helps serve and enhance the bottom line of any organization. Just as financial planning is critical to the operation and success of an organization, so too is communications planning.

MacEwan’s Public Relations career diploma program is a unique opportunity for those with previous post-secondary education to ready themselves for an exciting new career in communications in less than a year. It is unique because your previous post-secondary education (minimum 30 credits) can be applied to this program – meaning you’ll fast track your way to this highly reputable diploma.

More than 90 per cent of program graduates become gainfully employed in the public relations field within one year. The reason for the program’s success is simple: its focus on training students to be functional entry-level practitioners the minute they leave the program.

Your Future

In the MacEwan Public Relations program, you prepare yourself for an exciting career in communications. More than 90 percent of our graduates work in the public relations field within one year of graduating.

Our graduates join the ranks of public relations professionals in a variety of sectors, including corporate communications, government, private industry, media and not-for-profit and community organizations. With a Public Relations diploma, a variety of career paths are open to you:

• Public affairs officer
• Communications specialist
• Community relations
• Special event coordinator
• Editorial assistant
• Media spokesperson
• Promotions coordinator

Know more about Studying in Canada

Tuition Fees in Canada (1st Year Average)	BE / BTech: CA$22,600 | MBA: CA$25,375 | MS: CA$17,225 | BBA: CA$20,560 | MEng: CA$22,225 | BSc: CA$20,745 | MASc: CA$20,375 | MIM: CA$28,900 | MA: CA$12,970 | MFin: CA$32,785 | BHM: CA$20,560 | MEM: CA$17,040
Average Accomodation & Food Costs in Canada	CA$8890 Per Year
Entrance Exams in Canada	TOEFL: 86 | IELTS: 6.5 | PTE: 60 | GRE: 309 | GMAT: 560 | SAT: 1177
Work and Study in Canada	Permitted for 20 hours/week with a valid study permit.
Post Study Work Permit in Canada	Up to 3 Years after graduation depending on the course.
Cost of Student Visa in Canada	CAD 150
Student Visa in Canada	A Canada student permit is a document issued by IRCC (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada) for international students in Canada. To study in Canada, you will require a student permit, which serves as a student visa.
Intakes in Canada	There are Three Intakes in Canada: Fall (September), Winter (January) and Spring (May)
Top Job Sectors in Canada	Business Management, Engineering, Economics, Dentisty, Law, Computer Science.
Economy in Canada	GDP Growth of 1.9% (2018) 1.5% (2019e), 10th Largest Economy in the World by Nominal