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Conestoga's Public Relations diploma program is your first step towards an exciting career in communications. In this program, you will learn how to build relationships between organizations and their many stakeholders. This highly interactive diploma has you working with live clients, delving into case studies, and building your professional portfolio with relevant pieces as you progress. You will discover creative communication strategies to solve organizational problems and make the most of business opportunities with key publics.
You will develop and execute various writing styles used throughout the communications industry. Brand reputation, media relations, crisis and issues management, digital media, presentation skills, research, emerging technology, design, and public relations solutions are only some of the skills you will be adding to your resume.
Our professional advisory committee allows you to meet and connect with leaders in the industry. In your fourth term, you will step into the field for a five-week immersive placement opportunity and gain career experience before graduating. Graduates from this program will be well equipped to pursue social media management, public relations for non-profits, event coordinating, media relations, work within PR agencies or communication departments, and support entrepreneurial endeavours.
Turn your diploma into a degree
Pursue a Bachelor of Communications Management through the advanced standing pathway after completing this diploma.
Program details
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Tuition & fees
Listed below are the tuition and fee details for the 2025-2026 academic year (September to August) for your selected intake. Books and supplies may be additional.
Tuition and fee details for terms starting September 2026 and later will be available Spring 2026.
2 Terms
Canadian
International
Canadian fee details
| Description | Fall 2025 | Winter 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time Program Tuition | $1348.00 | $1348.00 |
| Administration Fee | $25.00 | $25.00 |
| Capital Development Fee | $84.22 | $84.22 |
| CSI Advocacy Fee | $8.16 | $8.16 |
| CSI Association Fee | $104.04 | $104.04 |
| CSI Extended Health & Dental Plan Fee | $354.00 | - |
| CSI Legal Care Fee | $30.00 | - |
| CSI UPass Fee | $124.91 | $124.91 |
| *eText Fee | $270.00 | $66.00 |
| Graduation/Alumni Services Fee | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| ONE Card Fee | $8.50 | $8.50 |
| Recreation/Athletics Fee | $71.50 | $71.50 |
| Student Services | $89.00 | $89.00 |
| Technology Enhancement Fee | $110.00 | $110.00 |
| CSI - Student Welcome Kit Fee (optional) | $75.00 | - |
| CSI Student Club & Society Fee (optional) | $10.00 | $10.00 |
| CSI Student Events Fee (optional) | $35.00 | $35.00 |
| Sustainability Fee (optional) | $5.00 | $5.00 |
| Term Total | $2772.33 | $2109.33 |
| Year Total | $4881.66 |
*The fee listed is for the current academic term and is subject to change. Confirmed costs will appear on your registration invoice. For the most up-to-date eText and course materials pricing, please refer to your personalized booklist.
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International fee details
| Description | Fall 2025 | Winter 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| International Program Tuition | $7513.00 | $7513.00 |
| Administration Fee | $25.00 | $25.00 |
| Capital Development Fee | $84.22 | $84.22 |
| CSI Advocacy Fee | $8.16 | $8.16 |
| CSI Association Fee | $104.04 | $104.04 |
| CSI College Int'l Health Insurance Plan (CIHIP) | $595.00 | - |
| CSI Extended Health & Dental Plan Fee | $308.00 | - |
| CSI Legal Care Fee | $30.00 | - |
| CSI UPass Fee | $124.91 | $124.91 |
| *eText Fee | $270.00 | $66.00 |
| Graduation/Alumni Services Fee | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| ISR (International Student Recovery) | $375.00 | $375.00 |
| ONE Card Fee | $8.50 | $8.50 |
| Recreation/Athletics Fee | $71.50 | $71.50 |
| Student Services | $89.00 | $89.00 |
| Technology Enhancement Fee | $110.00 | $110.00 |
| CSI - Student Welcome Kit Fee (optional) | $75.00 | - |
| CSI Student Club & Society Fee (optional) | $10.00 | $10.00 |
| CSI Student Events Fee (optional) | $35.00 | $35.00 |
| Sustainability Fee (optional) | $5.00 | $5.00 |
| Term Total | $9861.33 | $8649.33 |
| Year Total | $18510.66 |
*The fee listed is for the current academic term and is subject to change. Confirmed costs will appear on your registration invoice. For the most up-to-date eText and course materials pricing, please refer to your personalized booklist.
Returning student tuition & fees
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Program device & software requirements
This program requires you to have a device that meets certain specifications. For most students, this cost is in addition to the tuition & fees listed above.
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Awards & scholarships
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Delivery sequence - September 2025 - Kitchener – Doon
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