Accounting

Administrative Assistant

Business Administration

Economics

Finance

Human Resources

Insurance

Management

Marketing

Operations and Logistics

Public Administration

Real Estate

Sales and Trade

Business

To work in advertising, marketing, and public relations in B.C., you may choose to earn the Accredited in Public Relations (APR) designation. Eligibility can be achieved after at least of five years of work experience and completion of the yearlong accreditation process.

Employment as an advertising or public relation manager additionally requires several years of related work experience.

Advertising and public relations managers

To work in advertising, marketing, and public relations in B.C., you may choose to earn the Accredited in Public Relations (APR) designation. Eligibility can be achieved after at least of five years of work experience and completion of the yearlong accreditation process.

Advertising and public relations practitioners

Managers - publishing, motion pictures, broadcasting and performing arts

Confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification.

To work as an editor in B.C., you may choose to register as a member or student affiliate with the Editors Association of Canada. Student affiliate eligibility is achieved through submission of any document showing the name of the educational institution, applicant's name and a date including the year. 

Editors

Journalists

This instructional program class comprises any program that focuses on the theory and practice of gathering, processing, and delivering news and that prepares individuals to be professional print journalists, news editors, and news managers. These programs include courses in news writing and editing; reporting; photojournalism; layout and graphic design; journalism law and policy; professional standards and ethics; research methods; and journalism history and criticism.

Journalism, general

Journalism Bachelor's Degrees

Advertising and Public Relations Managers

Professional occupations in advertising, marketing and public relations analyse, develop and implement communication and promotion strategies and information programs, analyse advertising needs and develop appropriate advertising and marketing plans, publicize activities and events, and maintain media relations on behalf of businesses, governments and other organizations, and for performers, athletes, writers and other talented individuals. They are employed by marketing and consulting firms, advertising agencies, corporations, associations, government, social agencies, museums, galleries, public interest groups, and cultural and other organizations, or they may be self-employed. Agents such as entertainment, literary and sports agents are included in this unit group.

Managers in publishing, motion pictures, broadcasting and performing arts plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate operations within publishing firms, film, theatre and record production companies and broadcasting facilities. They are employed by radio and television stations, by newspaper, periodical and book publishing firms, and by film, theatre, record and video production companies.

Editors review, evaluate and edit manuscripts, articles, news reports and other material for publication, broadcast or interactive media and coordinate the activities of writers, journalists and other staff. They are employed by publishing firms, magazines, journals, newspapers, radio and television networks and stations, and by companies and government departments that produce publications such as newsletters, handbooks, manuals and Web sites. Editors may also work on a freelance basis.

Journalists research, investigate, interpret and communicate news and public affairs through newspapers, television, radio and other media. They are employed by radio and television networks and stations, newspapers and magazines. Journalists may also work on a freelance basis.

Supervisors, library, correspondence and related information workers

Correspondence, publication and regulatory clerks

Producers, directors, and film editors

Announcers and other broadcasters

Journalism Diplomas

KPU’s Bachelor of Journalism program is the only four-year journalism program in Metro Vancouver. Students use industry-standard software to produce journalism that draws on the full range of multimedia storytelling possibilities, including photography, audio, video, and data visualization. Students participate in academic study and practical training through seminars, labs, and real-world experience. The Journalism program prepares graduates for positions such as multimedia journalists, editors, web writers, and freelance journalists.

Journalism: Bachelor's Degree (BJ)

The Bachelor of Communication and Digital Journalism allows you to explore studies in public and strategic communication, media relations, media and technology, multimedia storytelling, digital journalism, visual communication, and digital design. With this degree, you will be ready to navigate flexible opportunities as a digital journalist, a public relations specialist, a media analyst or a content producer.

Click [here](https://www.tru.ca/truworld/future-students/programs.html) for more information about the international intake for this program.

Communication and Digital Journalism: Bachelor's Degree (BCDJ)

The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Creative Writing and Journalism offers introductory, intermediate and advanced-level courses in book publishing, dramatic writing (including writing for the stage and scriptwriting for radio, television and film), fiction, journalism, and poetry, leading to a B.A. with a Major or Minor in Creative Writing and a B.A. with a Minor in Journalism. You'll have the opportunity to combine applied and creative writing skills with a background in all aspects of print and electronic publishing including editing, distribution, promotion, and production of print materials.

Educational Path

Journalism Bachelor's Degrees

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Careers