Graduate Certificate (Communication and Professional Writing)
STEM Course
1 year
Part Time
Online
Field of Study:
₹7.5 L/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 | ₹749694 (CAD 12210) |
Other Expenses
| Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
|---|---|
| Housing | ₹442080 |
| Food | ₹221040 |
| Total Cost | ₹750124 |
| Other Fees | ₹87004 |
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 student₹ 61,400/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.