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postgraduate

Degree

Graduate Certificate - Government Relations

Course code: #GRM

postgraduate

Degree

Graduate Certificate - Government Relations

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Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2022)

    $15,164 CAD

  • Application fee

    $90 CAD

  • Duration

    8 months

  • PGWP

    8 months

  • Min GPA

    50 out of 100

Options
Work Term

These items are optional and you can choose them as you wish after applying for the course.

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Winter-January 31-December-2021 2021-12-31
Spring-May 30-April-2022 2022-04-30

Overview

Graduate Certificate - Government Relations

This Course is offered Online.

Endorsed by the Public Affairs Association of Canada and the Government Relations Institute of Canada, this eight-month graduate certificate program features specialized practical government relations training that will prepare you for careers in government relations.

You will learn to work with organizations and clients to co-ordinate and support their efforts to monitor, analyze and shape government action on existing and proposed legislation and regulation.
 

Government relations professionals establish long term relationships with government policy makers, utilizing strategic planning, issue analysis, lobbying, and stakeholder engagement skills to shape public policy and regulatory issues.

Skills

Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

  • Issue analysis
  • GR campaign planning and design
  • Strategic communications
  • Stakeholder management
  • Ethical and regulatory requirements
  • Enhanced presentation techniques
  • Basic research skills

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$23,814

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $9,144
Accommodation 1 bed room $8,650
Tuition 1 person $15,164

Hourly wage

Min wage

16.55 CAD / 1 hour

in Canada every student can work 20 hour per week

Required documents

  1. Photo and signature pages of your passport
  2. Your academic record in your native language and official/certified English translation(Complete University/College Transcripts and a copy of your diploma/degree)
  3. Proof of English Proficiency
  4. Statement of interest and resumé
  5. Writing test

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6.5
6
listening
6
writing
6
speaking
6
reading

TOEFL

88
22
listening
22
writing
22
speaking
22
reading

PTE

60
-
listening
-
writing
-
speaking
-
reading

Cambridge

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listening
-
writing
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speaking
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reading
Language pathway (conditional offer) is available

Doulingo: 125

As an international student, you have the option of learning English at Seneca's English Language Institute (ELI) before starting your professional program. There are eight (8) levels in the ELI that are seven (7) weeks in length each. There are six (6) start dates per year: January, March, May, July, September and November.
You may apply directly to ELI without a professional program. We will use your English test score to place you in the most appropriate ELI level. If you do not have an English score, you will take a placement test when you arrive on campus.


Academic background and requirement

Ontario university or college degree or three-year college diploma or equivalent

Career opportunities

As part of a select group trained to connect with politicians, public servants and political staff in support of the policy interests of your organization or client, you will be prepared for entry-level positions with non-profit organizations, industry and trade associations, corporations and professional service firms.

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