Media Relations (Specialization)
Get career-ready as you work alongside faculty experts who will equip you with the key skills needed in the careers of today: in communication, critical thinking, and writing.
Love the idea of pitching stories to the media, or thinking strategically on how a brand is represented? Then a specialization in Media Relations is ideal for you. Learn to think critically about what you see and read as you discover a better understanding of how media is consumed. Create content that engages your audience and tells the story you want to share. Focus your studies on learning the key strategies needed for a successful career in media relations.
Resume Boosters:
- Make a difference in the local community through a final-year capstone project, allowing you to develop and refine communications, team-building, and critical thinking skills
- Take courses that teach high demand and long-lasting skills that help you manage complex projects, work well with others, and write clearly and persuasively
- Undertake hands-on projects (like podcasts and social media analyses) in courses that will also put your presentation skills to the test
Career Paths:
- Project Manager
- Lawyer
- Social Media Manager
- Communications Strategist
- Research Officer
- Chief Information Officer
- Content Creator
- Development Officer
- Public Relations Specialist
- Entrepreneur
Admission Requirements
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
- A minimum of six Grade 12 4U or 4M courses, including program specific prerequisites
- A minimum 70% overall final average
- ENG 4U with a minimum of 60%
