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Delivery
Hybrid
Duration
4 Semesters (2ÌýYears)
Study Option
Full-time
Credential
Ontario College Graduate Certificate

About the Program

Working in Canada’s dynamic digital and marketing communications industry requires the right mix of strategy, creativity, and technical expertise. This comprehensive two-year Digital Marketing Communications & Analytics graduate certificate program is designed for international students and professionals aiming to enter and thrive in this fast-paced, tech-driven field.

You’ll build a solid foundation in marketing principles while mastering advanced digital marketing strategies and analytics, preparing you to develop campaigns from ideation to evaluation. The program emphasizes hands-on learning—whether it’s crafting compelling content, refining your presentation skills, or working with the latest digital tools, including AI-powered software and social media platforms.

Through a global lens, you’ll explore Canadian marketing practices with a strong focus on sustainability, equity, diversity, and inclusion. Real-world experience is at the heart of the program, featuring an industry-partnered capstone project and a mandatory work term where you will sharpen your skills in digital analytics, content development, and campaign performance evaluation.

To keep you ahead of the curve, the curriculum also examines emerging trends and breakthrough technologies in digital marketing—ensuring you graduate with the confidence and capabilities to succeed in a constantly evolving industry.

Skills

Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

  • create persuasive presentations to pitch new business ideas
  • apply research and strategy to develop marketing communications plans

  • co-ordinate the production of print, digital and multi-media assets

  • develop strategic content for a variety of marketing channels

Work Experience

Mandatory Work Term

A mandatory program requirement in a formal work environment. The work term(s) is similar in length to an academic semester and typically involves full-time work hours that may be paid or unpaid. Students must be in good standing and meet all identified requirements prior to participating in the work experience. The successful completion of the work term(s) is required for graduation. Eligibility for participation does not guarantee that a work position will be secured. Fees are required for the mandatory work term regardless of success in securing a work position.

Program Availability

Interested Canadian applicants, please contact us.

Availability is subject to change and a seat is not guaranteed.

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Jan. 2026 ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø@York  Open

Availability is subject to change and a seat is not guaranteed.

This program meets Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) eligibility requirements.

Program and Course Delivery

This program is offered in ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø's hybrid delivery format with some courses available in ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø's flexible delivery format. Some coursework is online and some must be completed in person. Students will need to come on campus to complete in-person learning requirements.

In courses delivered in the flexible format, using interactive learning spaces, professors teach in person to students in a physical classroom or lab and stream to students online at the same time. Students have a choice of coming to campus for an in-person experience or learning online.

Your Career

When you graduate from this program, these are the types of career options you can explore:

  • Brand ambassador
  • Content creator
  • Content curator
  • Digital content manager
  • Digital marketing manager
  • Digital marketing specialist
  • Digital media co-ordinator
  • Digital analyst
  • Marketing co-ordinator
  • Social analytics manager
  • Social media manager
  • Social media strategist
  • Social media specialist

Professional Certification

Chartered Marketer

This program is recognized by the Canadian Marketing Association (CMA) as an accelerated pathway toward theÌýÌý(CM) designation.

The ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Polytechnic Difference

This is where university meets college. Where theory meets practice. Where ambition meets flexibility.

Experiential Learning

Graduate career ready and world ready. This program has an optional work term to help you hone essential skills for the workplace.

Sustainability

We’ve made a bold commitment to embed principles of sustainability into every business program we offer.

Career Support

offers students and graduates lifelong access to an exclusive job board, career coaching, networking and more.

Our ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Agency

At Studio 67, students put theory into practice by working with real clients on marketing and media projects.

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