College Diploma – Advertising and Marketing Communications (1532)

The Advertising & Marketing Communications two-year diploma program equips students with creative and strategic thinking skills to engage with on-trend brands, develop social media campaigns, and build marketing strategies. Taught by award-winning faculty, the curriculum covers market research, B2B/B2C sales, brand development, UI/UX design, copywriting, PR, and visual design using industry software. The program culminates in a live-client capstone project where students create and present integrated marketing campaigns, alongside agency tours and networking opportunities to prepare a competitive portfolio for advertising and marketing careers.

Academic Qualification: High School / Grade 12 completion.

Minimum GPA: 50.0%

Minimum Language Test Scores:

• IELTS: 6.5

• TOEFL: 88.0

• PTE: 58.0

• Duolingo: 120

Conditional Admission: Available for applicants who do not meet language test requirements by completing designated English pathway courses prior to academic study.

Value: $1,500 – $2,500 CAD (automatically applied after Day 10 of the term).

Award Breakdown:

70% – 79% average: $1,500 CAD

80% – 89% average: $2,000 CAD

90% – 100% average: $2,500 CAD

Eligibility Criteria:

Open to all nationalities.

Must be enrolled in Year 1 of an eligible degree program across any Conestoga campus (Fall, Winter, or Spring terms).

Minimum 70% admission average required.

Exclusion: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) students are ineligible.

Maintenance Requirement: Continuing students must maintain a minimum 70% Program Weighted Average to retain funding.