Start Date: September
Location: Tourism & Culinary Centre
Length: 2 Years
Credential: Diploma, Marketing and Advertising Management
Program Availability: Fall 2024 Term
Canadian Applicants: Open
International Applicants with a Valid Study Permit: Open
Other International Applicants: Closed
Program Availability: Fall 2025 Term
Canadian Applicants: Open
International Applicants with a Valid Study Permit: Open
Other International Applicants: Open
Do you have a creative mind? Do you like exploring digital, social media, advertising, and branding trends? If you said yes to those questions, then consider the Marketing and Advertising Management program.
Through your coursework, you’ll learn how to effectively market anything in today’s ever-changing, highly competitive marketing world. As a graduate, you'll know how to brand a product or service across multiple mediums and know how to make an impact on your audience.
Our program will help prepare you for a dynamic field with a wide range of skills, including marketing strategy, social media content management, market research, and advertising in many business environments. Throughout your time in the program, you will develop a comprehensive portfolio that effectively demonstrates your marketing education and proficiency to potential employers. We are members of the Canadian Marketing Association and the local Chamber of Commerce.
Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will be able to:
This program is located in the Tourism and Culinary Centre. .
This program has degree pathways, giving you the opportunity to receive credit for your Holland ¼â½ÐÊÓƵ diploma when you continue your education. For a complete list of agreements, visit the .
| Partner Institution | Credential | Details of Agreement |
|---|---|---|
| , Athabasca, Alberta | Bachelor of Professional Arts in Communications Studies | Graduates receive two years of credit toward Bachelor of Professional Arts in Communications Studies degree. This is an online program. |
| , Vancouver, B.C. | Bachelor of Business Administration | Graduates receive 45 credits toward a Bachelor of Business Administration degree. |
| , Halifax, N.S. | Bachelor of Business Administration | Graduates who meet MSVU entrance requirements receive two years of credit toward a Bachelor of Business Administration degree. |
| , Queensland, Australia | Bachelor of Business Administration | Graduates may complete a Bachelor of Business degree with any major in one and half years. |
| , Charlottetown, P.E.I. | Bachelor of Arts | Graduates with a 70% average are granted up to 60 credit hours toward a Bachelor of Arts degree. |
NOTES:
Tuition, fees, and other costs are listed in Canadian dollars. International tuition includes the International Student Fee.
Fees are Course Based
|
1st Year |
Canadian |
International |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,550 | $10,550 |
| Fees | $978 | $1,728 |
| Other Costs | $1,314 | $1,314 |
| Total | $6,842 | $13,592 |
|
2nd Year |
Canadian |
International |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,550 | $9,650 |
| Fees | $1003 | $1,753 |
| Other Costs | $814 | $814 |
| Total | $6,367 | $12,217 |
|
Tuition & Fees |
1st Year |
2nd Year |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $ 4,550 | $ 4,550 |
| Lab Fee | $ 250 | $ 175 |
| Student Union | $ 178 | $ 178 |
| Health Insurance Fee | $ 470 | $ 470 |
| Fitness Centre Fee | $ 80 | $ 80 |
| Graduation Fee | - | $ 100 |
| Total payable to Holland ¼â½ÐÊÓƵ | $ 5,528 | $ 5,553 |
| 1st installment due first day of first semester | $ 3,128 | $ 3,178 |
| 2nd installment due first day of second semester | $ 2,400 | $ 2,375 |
|
Other Costs |
1st Year |
2nd Year |
| Books | $ 1,150 | $ 650 |
| On site parking (payable to Holland ¼â½ÐÊÓƵ) | $ 164 | $ 164 |
| Total | $1,314 | $ 814 |
| Grand Total | $6,842 | $6,367 |
|
Tuition and Other Fees |
1st Year |
2nd Year |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition* | $ 10,550 | $ 9,650 |
| Lab Fee | $ 250 | $ 175 |
| Student Union | $ 178 | $ 178 |
| Health Insurance Fee | $ 1,220 | $ 1,220 |
| Fitness Centre Fee | $ 80 | $ 80 |
| Graduation Fee | - | $ 100 |
| Total payable to Holland ¼â½ÐÊÓƵ | $ 12,278 | $ 11,403 |
| 1st installment due first day of first semester | $9,878 | $ 9,028 |
| 2nd installment due first day of second semester | $ 2,400 | $ 2,375 |
|
Other Costs |
1st Year |
2nd Year |
| Books | $ 1,150 | $ 650 |
| On site parking (payable to Holland ¼â½ÐÊÓƵ) | $ 164 | $ 164 |
| Total | $1,314 | $814 |
| Total | $13,592 | $12,217 |
*Includes the International Student Fee.
Many Holland ¼â½ÐÊÓƵ programs have degree pathway agreements with other post-secondary institutions. You can receive credit for your Holland ¼â½ÐÊÓƵ diploma toward a university degree or other post-graduate credential, saving you time and money! Find out more on the Degree Pathways page.
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