Public Relations

MacEwan’s Public Relations diploma program prepares students with previous post-secondary education for an exciting new career in communications in less than a year. Fast track your way into this highly reputable diploma and gain practical experience in the last term with an eight-week work placement.

In this fast-paced program, you build upon your critical-thinking skills, problem-solving ability, creativity and ability to rise to a challenge. Group work is extensive and you enhance your ability to work effectively in a team setting.

While theory receives the necessary attention to develop your understanding of the “big picture” and the potential for growth, the primary goal of the program is to give you the practical tools and skills to make an immediate, positive contribution.

Whether you’re interested in pursuing a new career on a full-time basis, or you’re already in the communications industry and interested in expanding your horizons, MacEwan University’s Public Relations diploma program has the flexibility you require.

MacEwan’s 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.