Program Overview
The Digital Media Studies Management Science (DMSMS) program (Post Graduate Diploma) provides a pathway for students to gain the competencies within the context of digital media marketing. The program explores the interrelationship between digital media management and information technology as well as new media design. On completion of the program, students can follow a career path in digital media. In collaboration with highly qualified and experienced industry professionals, this program is designed to provide students with the most updated and in-depth knowledge and skills in the digital media world.
The 10 theory courses are provided in a blended form, via classroom, distance education, and applicable activities (i.e. guest speakers, field trips). It also includes a co-op placement to apply the knowledge and skills gained in class.
Students will be able to gain work experience in multimedia, social media, television-film-video production, and web content creation and design companies. They can also enter careers in management and research, digital media specializations, search engine optimization, and digital marketing and communications.
Career Opportunities
This program builds on the knowledge, skills, and previous experience and opens up careers in several areas, including the following National Occupational Classification (NOC) category:
- 1123 – Professional occupations in advertising, marketing, and public relations
Dependent upon experience and individual abilities, many employers will hire graduates not only in the marketing field, but more specifically in businesses with a digital media presence.
Program Details
10 Months of Theory Courses – 10 Months of Work Experience
| Theory Courses |
| ENGL120 | Academic Writing II (80 hours) |
| CMNS120 | Public Speaking – Presentation Skills II (80 hours) |
| MKTG120 | Project Marketing – Advertising (80 hours) |
| DIGM150 | Social Media Marketing (80 hours) |
| DIGM110 | Digital Media and Society (80 hours) |
| ITEC110 | Information Systems (80 hours) |
| DIGM120 | Digital Branding (80 hours) |
| DIGM140 | Digital Media Design (80 hours) |
| DIGM130 | Search Engine Optimization (80 hours) |
| CPDT101 | Career Development (80 hours) |
| Work Experience (after theory courses completed) |
| COOP139 | Co-op Placement (780 hours) |
Requirements
- High school graduates or mature student status (19 years or older at start of program)
- Completion of a degree, diploma, or equivalent post-secondary education.
- Language requirement
- English 12 (pass); or
- IELTS 6.0 (5.5 Academic); or
- TOEFL 60-78; or
- PTE Academic ( Minimum 50 Overall) or
- CLB 7; or
- CAEL 50; or
- Duolingo 85-90 (englishtest.duolingo.com/applicants); or
- College entrance test (63% minimum); or equivalent
- International students must comply with the requirement of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada in respect to study permits.
For more information on language requirements where internationally-recognized tests and other equivalencies are accepted, please consult with our admissions staff.
