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Content Strategy


Ontario Graduate Certificate


Program Code: CS511

Campus: North

Length: 3 semesters

The Content Strategy graduate certificate program, the first of its kind in Ontario, is designed to prepare students for the emerging and exciting field of content strategy. Content strategists help organizations and agencies establish and maintain a credible, viable and trustworthy online presence.

Content strategists oversee the publishing of public information, providing advice and direction to improve internal communications, public relations and user experience. Students engage with all aspects of the content lifecycle, from creating and curating content to conducting content audits, to making holistic, strategic recommendations for content based on thorough content analysis.

Some courses will combine online and in-class instruction.

Students will participate in a mandatory work placement in their final semester of study. 

Courses

No courses available

Admission Requirements

Applicants must meet all the requirements below in order to meet minimum program eligibility. Meeting minimum eligibility requirements does not guarantee an offer of admission. Admission decisions will be available via MyHumber, or by email and mail. Admission decisions will not be released by phone.

Admission selection is based on the following 2 requirements:

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    Academic

    To be eligible for admission, you must possess the following:

    • A bachelor’s degree, advanced diploma or diploma

    Mature Applicants

    Diplomas and Certificates

    An applicant is considered a mature applicant if they have not completed secondary school or other postsecondary school, and will be 19 or older as of the first day of classes. Humber will invite you for testing to demonstrate that you meet all listed course requirements.

    Degrees

    An applicant is considered a mature applicant if they have not completed secondary school or attended postsecondary studies, and will be 21 or older as of the first day of classes. Mature applicants for degree programs will be required to meet course requirements at the U/M level or equivalent.

    College Transfer Applicants

    Diplomas and Certificates

    An applicant is considered a college transfer applicant if they have completed some or all of a college-level credential. Humber may use a combination of secondary school and/or college courses and grades to determine program eligibility.

    Degrees

    An applicant is considered a college transfer applicant if they have completed some or all of a college-level credential. Humber may use a combination of secondary school and/or college courses and grades to determine program eligibility. Applicants must have an overall minimum grade point average (GPA) of 65 per cent in the program. Applicants are required to disclose and provide academic transcripts for all course work completed at the postsecondary level.

    University Transfer Applicants

    Diplomas and Certificates

    An applicant is considered a university transfer applicant if they have completed some or all of a university-level credential. Humber may use a combination of secondary school and/or university courses and grades to determine program eligibility.

    Degrees

    An applicant is considered a university transfer applicant if they have completed some or all of a university-level credential. Humber may use a combination of secondary school and/or university courses and grades to determine program eligibility. Applicants are required to disclose and provide academic transcripts for all course work completed at the postsecondary level.

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    English Language Proficiency

    All applicants whose first language is not English must meet Humber’s English Language Proficiency Policy.

How to Apply

Applications are made through ontariocolleges.ca. See program page for details.

International Academic Equivalency

Admission equivalencies for Humber depend on your country of study. Please see admission requirements on the program page to enter your location.

Fees

The 2021/2022 fee for three semesters is:

  • domestic: $5,796.62
  • international: $18,048.00

Fees are subject to change.

Domestic Fees by Semester

Semester 1 2021-22 Fees
Tuition $2,177.15
Compulsory Ancillary Fee $334.43
Compulsory Student Union Fee $62.50
IGNITE Health and Dental Insurance Fee $104.23
Enhanced Student Experience Fee (Optional) $0.00
Program Ancillary Fee $0.00
Co-op/Placement $0.00
Total $2,678.31
Semester 2 2021-22 Fees
Tuition $2,177.15
Compulsory Ancillary Fee $334.43
Compulsory Student Union Fee $62.50
IGNITE Health and Dental Insurance Fee $104.23
Enhanced Student Experience Fee (Optional) $0.00
Program Ancillary Fee $0.00
Co-op/Placement $0.00
Total $2,678.31
Semester 3 2021-22 Fees
Tuition $440.00
Compulsory Ancillary Fee $0.00
Compulsory Student Union Fee $0.00
IGNITE Health and Dental Insurance Fee $0.00
Enhanced Student Experience Fee (Optional) $0.00
Program Ancillary Fee $0.00
Co-op/Placement $0.00
Total $440.00

International Fees by Semester

Semester 1 2021-22 Fees
Tuition $8,092.84
Compulsory Ancillary Fee $334.43
Compulsory Student Union Fee $62.50
IGNITE Health and Dental Insurance Fee $104.23
Enhanced Student Experience Fee (Optional) $0.00
Program Ancillary Fee $0.00
Co-op/Placement $0.00
Total $8,594.00
Semester 2 2021-22 Fees
Tuition $8,092.84
Compulsory Ancillary Fee $334.43
Compulsory Student Union Fee $62.50
IGNITE Health and Dental Insurance Fee $104.23
Enhanced Student Experience Fee (Optional) $0.00
Program Ancillary Fee $0.00
Co-op/Placement $0.00
Total $8,594.00
Semester 3 2021-22 Fees
Tuition $440.00
Compulsory Ancillary Fee $0.00
Compulsory Student Union Fee $0.00
IGNITE Health and Dental Insurance Fee $0.00
Enhanced Student Experience Fee (Optional) $0.00
Program Ancillary Fee $0.00
Co-op/Placement $0.00
Total $440.00

*Plus Mandatory Health Insurance fee once per academic year: Fall start - $420 Winter start - $280 Summer start - $140

Equipment & Device Requirements

All Semesters

Details and Specifications Minimum Specs
OS Mac/Windows
Memory 8GB or Higher
Storage 250 GB storage space
Monitor 13"
Other Microsoft Office

Pathways

Humber offers a number of transfer options and pathway opportunities. Visit humber.ca/transferoptions or refer to the program page.

Contact Information

Program Specific Questions

Cynthia Young, program co-ordinator
416.675.6622 ext. 3013
cynthia.young@humber.ca

Admissions Questions

Domestic Students

416-675-5000
enquiry@humber.ca

International Students

Contact the International Centre

international.humber.ca/contact

1-416-675-5067

Every attempt is made to ensure that information contained on this website is current and accurate. Humber reserves the right to correct any error or omission, modify or cancel any course, program, fee, timetable or campus location at any time without prior notice or liability to users or any other Person.

Select information only is included in this printable PDF. For complete program details, refer to humber.ca/programs.

Print/Download Date: March 28, 2024