Careers

Your Career

Humber’s long-established and industry-recognized Public Relations program, helps you develop the skills and expertise needed to help organizations of all kinds communicate their mission and values, gain support for their strategic objectives and build positive relationships.

Companies, non-profits and government agencies rely on smart PR strategies to engage with the public in productive ways, and that need is growing. With digital and social media, corporate social responsibility and change management profoundly affecting the way organizations operate, new opportunities are emerging for capable and forward-thinking PR professionals. You’ll be proficient at taking innovative approaches to managing public perception about organizations and generating helpful buzz about products, services, activities and brands.

Pursue opportunities across the diverse PR landscape including corporations, charities, government departments, PR firms, event planners, marketing and communications companies and many others.rsgsgse

Work Placement

Our students “hit the ground running” when they undertake a capstone, 15-week internship (approximately 35 hours per week) to gain valuable work experience in their sixth and final semester of study. Many leading companies turn to Humber first when seeking interns and, thanks to the sheer number of Humber grads in the workforce, interns are often hired by Humber grads who are familiar with the training, quality and capabilities of our diploma students. The academic school works with the student to arrange the internship, which may be paid or unpaid. This is not included in the weekly instructional hours per week. Students must be current and passing in all courses to take part.

Our Industry Partnerships

We have an active alumni community that provides updates on industry trends. Additionally, public relations industry leaders and professionals from various sectors provide a high level of input to keep our program current and market-responsive as guest lecturers, internship sponsors or as members of the program’s advisory committee.

Professional Accreditation

This program is recognized by the Canadian Public Relations Society (CPRS) and the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC). Students are strongly encouraged to take advantage of the specially priced memberships they offer Humber graduates. Humber students have won national awards of excellence, been mentored by PR professionals and expanded their networks and career opportunities through active participation in CPRS and IABC.

Future Study Options

Graduates with an overall GPA of 70 per cent or more will be considered for admission to Humber’s Bachelor of Public Relations degree (program 22221). Candidates must possess ENG4U or Humber’s COMM 200 or COMM 300 with a grade of 70 per cent or more, plus any Grade 12 U level Mathematics or Humber’s BMAT 220 Mathematics of Finance and BSTA 300 Business Statistics with an average grade of 70 per cent or more.

Qualified graduates of this program may be eligible to apply their academic credits toward further study at many postsecondary institutions. For detailed information, visit our website at Humber's Transfer Guide.