WHY CHOOSE ST. CLAIR COLLEGE’S ADVERTISING PROGRAM?
About The Program
St. Clair’s Advertising & Marketing Communications Management program has a lot to brag about. Our students outperform – having won more advertising competitions than any of the other Ontario advertising school. We pride ourselves on the 90% employment rate that our graduates enjoy within 6 months of completion. The Interactive Advertising Bureau of Canada calls ours “the most up-to-date curriculum of any of the Ontario advertising schools.”
- 90% Employment Rate
- 4-Week Internship Opportunities
- Experiential “Real-World” Projects & Clients
- Graduate With Industry Certifications & Experience
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Is This Program Right For You?
The Advertising program prepares you to work in multiple industries. With our diverse and expanded curriculum, you will be prepared to work in various roles. Over the three years in the program, you will take courses in media, marketing, creative & digital. You will get to experience it all! You will see what you are good at, what you like and of course, what you LOVE! We will do our best to guide you down the path that leads to a great job doing what you are good at and love doing.
Experienced Professors
You will work with professors who not only have the academic credentials & experience, they have also worked in the industry and know what employers are looking for. The highly experienced faculty are dedicated to preparing you to enter the workforce and excel in your chosen profession.
We offer students the best in marketing and advertising training. In this program, you are not just another number or a face in the crowd. You will get to know the faculty members and work directly with us on various school/industry projects. We are here to help you achieve your goals. There is a reason why our graduates continue to keep in touch with the faculty members years after they graduate!
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
There are so many different career paths when you graduate that we can’t list them all. But here are some of the more popular ones our program can offer you: digital media, social networking management, account management, copywriting, event planning, media planning and buying, public relations, Internet marketing and advertising, consumer behaviour, relationship management and many, many more. It’s no wonder that 90% of our grads are employed within 6 months, pursuing careers in Windsor, Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary and many more.
The best part about our program is the flexibility it provides you after you graduate. In the past, our program was a “direct pipeline” to advertising agencies. Today, although students are still recruited and employed by these agencies, many new career paths have opened up! Our students have worked for new “start-ups“, digital companies, non-profit agencies, large multi-national companies, in-house marketing directors/managers etc. The education you receive from the Advertising program with prepare you for whatever lies ahead!
DEGREE COMPLETION
Athabasca University:
- Bachelor of Professional Arts in Communications Studies: Student is granted 60 credits towards the 120 credit degree.
- Bachelor of Human Resources and Labour Relations, Bachelor of Management in Marketing (4 year program): Student is granted 30 credits towards a 120 credit degree.
Davenport University:
- Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing: Student must take 11 courses (a minimum of 30 residency hours).
- Bachelor of Business Administration and Master of Business Administration in Strategic Management: Student must take 11 undergraduate courses and 13 graduate courses (a minimum of 60 residency hours).
Griffith University, Australia:
- Students can complete a Bachelor Degree in Communications in two semesters.
Accelerated Transfers
Students who have successfully completed a related program at the college, or have a university degree in Business/Marketing can apply for credit transfers to accelerate the time necessary to acquire their advanced diploma. Applicants must contact the Program Coordinator before applying.
Your Investment
The standard tuition and compulsory fees for the current academic year:
Tuition Fees
For programs with Experiential Learning (Work Placement/Internship): Costs for accommodation, if needed, travel and related expenses is at the student’s own expense. It is recommended for most programs, that students have access to a laptop or desktop computer while away from home during experiential learning periods.
Textbooks and other materials are in addition to Tuition Fees. Textbook prices may be found through the Bookstore website.
Please be aware that tuition and compulsory fees are subject to adjustment each year. The College reserves the right to change, amend or alter fees as necessary without notice or prejudice.
Admission Requirements
OSSD with the majority of courses at the College (C), University (U), University/College (M) or Open (O) level qualify for admission to this program.
- Grade 12 English (C) or (U)
- Grade 11 Math (C) or (U) is strongly recommended
Mature students – See Admission Procedures for details.