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Duration
Co-op | 1 yr (2 semesters)
Location
Hazel McCallion Campus
(Mississauga)
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Careers
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Co-op
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Degree Completion
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Learning Outcomes
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Internship
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Fees & Financial Aid
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Labs and Technology
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Financial Planning Certification
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Professional Sales Certificate
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Program Transition
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Earn your Masters degree
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Articulation Agreements
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Mission
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Get ready for a career in advertising strategy and management.
Program Overview
Prepare for a career in advertising
In this one-year graduate certificate program, you’ll learn to plan, develop and create complete digital and traditional advertising campaigns. You’ll graduate with confidence, ready to contribute your skills to a professional advertising agency.
Co-op option: Get advertising work experience
Co-op experience can make all the difference. As an advertising student at Sheridan, you can apply for a four-month co-op work term. This on-the-job experience can be just the career boost you need to land a great job in advertising. Our co-op program is competitive — you’ll need to meet certain requirements to qualify.
Create an integrated marketing communications campaign
Set your business objectives. Research your target audience. Learn how advertising and marketing communications can influence consumer behaviour. Then, use industry-standard software to create an integrated advertising campaign that combines traditional, digital and social media strategies. As an advertising professional, you’ll understand target markets and develop messaging that speaks to the consumer.
Get access to resources from the Canadian Marketing Association
All Sheridan students can sign up for membership with the Canadian Marketing Association (CMA) by using their Sheridan email address. The CMA provides access to:
- Exclusive events and member pricing
- Professional development opportunities
- Exclusive content, including guides, whitepapers and research reports
- Networking opportunities with the top marketing talent in Canada
- CMA NXT postsecondary career planning resources
This program meets the educational prerequisite needed for entry to the CMA's Chartered Marketer program.
Develop skills in advertising and marketing
In this program, you'll also learn to:
- Produce and deliver professional campaign pitches.
- Develop and communicate a product’s brand identity.
- Solve complex marketing communications challenges.
- Manage brand activities through social media messaging.
- Design creative advertising.
- Plan media selection and placement for traditional and digital media platforms.
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Designation
Ontario College Graduate Certificate
Duration
Co-op | 1 yr (2 semesters)
Location
Hazel McCallion Campus
4180 Duke of York Boulevard, Mississauga
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Courses
Creative, innovative learning is at the core of all Sheridan’s courses. Here are the courses you’ll take in this program.
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Semester 1
CODE TITLE CREDITS ADVG 55892 Principles of Advertising and Campaign Planning 3 ADVG 57028 Media Overview, Process and Procedures 3 ADVG 57370 Fundamentals of Creative Development 3 ADVG 57006 Evolution of Advertising in the Digital Age 3 MKTG 50229 Advertising Research Techniques & Consumer Insights 3 ADVG 53055 Analysis of the Digital Landscape 3 COWT 53816 Co-operative Education Forum* Total: 18 -
Semester 2
CODE TITLE CREDITS ADVG 56693 Agency Practices and Campaign Management 3 ADVG 58634 Media Campaign Strategy and Tactics 3 ADVG 57198 Strategic Creative Development 3 MKTG 56859 Integrated Campaign Strategy: Sales Promotion, PR and Digital 3 ADVG 56206 Social Media and Content Marketing 3 SALE 58448 Personal Branding for Advertising Professionals 3 Total: 18 -
Semester 3
CODE TITLE CREDITS COWT 51075 Co-op Work Term* *Co-op students only
Courses subject to change.
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Ontario College Graduate Certificate
Duration
Co-op | 1 yr (2 semesters)
Location
Hazel McCallion Campus
4180 Duke of York Boulevard, Mississauga
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Admission Requirements
Program Eligibility
- Postsecondary diploma or degree.
and/or
- Demonstrated competence through related work and/or educational experience.
Applicant Selection
Eligible applicants will be selected on the basis of previous academic achievement, and/or demonstrated experience.
In some cases, applicants may be requested to submit a résumé, which includes details of related work experience, and a cover letter, which summarizes their career goals and reasons for wanting to take this program.
Postsecondary transcripts, indicating courses completed to date, must be submitted to ontariocolleges.ca at the time of application.
Domestic applicants with education outside of Canada must have their transcripts assessed for equivalency through ICAS or WES. A comprehensive (course-by-course) post-secondary credential assessment is required.
Applicants who do not meet the admission requirements for this program will be assessed and advised individually and may be considered for other, related programs.
Graduates of Sheridan’s diploma/advanced diploma program in Advertising are not considered eligible for this program due to duplication in course content.
English Language Proficiency
All applicants whose first language is not English must meet Sheridan's English Proficiency Requirements.Take a virtual campus tour
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Designation
Ontario College Graduate Certificate
Duration
Co-op | 1 yr (2 semesters)
Location
Hazel McCallion Campus
4180 Duke of York Boulevard, Mississauga
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Career Opportunities
Graduates of our Advertising – Account Management graduate certificate program go on to rewarding careers in advertising management.
Here are some jobs you might find:
- Advertising Account Executive
- Advertising Account Manager
- Digital Strategist
- Digital Content Manager
- Social Media Community Manager
- Media Strategist/Media Buyer/Media Planner
- Project Manager
- Communications Specialist
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Ontario College Graduate Certificate
Duration
Co-op | 1 yr (2 semesters)
Location
Hazel McCallion Campus
4180 Duke of York Boulevard, Mississauga
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Co-op
Students in this program may apply to the Co-op program during their first academic semester. Enrolment in the Co-op program is limited through an additional Co-op application process that takes place in the first semester. Students in the Co-op program are eligible to complete a Co-op work term during the 4-month term following the second semester. The program-specific academic standard required for participation in Co-op can be found here: Academic Standards for Co-op and Internship.
Co-operative Education is a form of work-integrated learning that links classroom learning with paid or unpaid work experiences within a professional environment. Co-op work terms are related specifically to the academic studies of each student. The work terms provide an opportunity to learn by doing. You’ll apply theory to practice, develop a meaningful view of the working world, and cultivate an awareness of yourself as a professional.
Students receive in-class and 1-on-1 career education support to help prepare for the work term. The Co-op component is delivered by Sheridan’s Co-operative Education Office, which facilitates over 1800 Co-op/Internship work terms per year Sheridan-wide.
Learn more about Cooperative Education and Internships at Sheridan.
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Designation
Ontario College Graduate Certificate
Duration
Co-op | 1 yr (2 semesters)
Location
Hazel McCallion Campus
4180 Duke of York Boulevard, Mississauga
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Degree Completion
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Designation
Ontario College Graduate Certificate
Duration
Co-op | 1 yr (2 semesters)
Location
Hazel McCallion Campus
4180 Duke of York Boulevard, Mississauga
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Learning Outcomes
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:
- Solve specific advertising and marketing communications challenges by providing strategic insights into target markets/audiences and consumer behaviour.
- Develop and persuasively present and defend a professional, integrated advertising and marketing communications plan based on research evidence.
- Manage the execution of an advertising and marketing communications plan from conception to completion.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of an advertising and marketing communications initiative.
- Identify and adhere to advertising and marketing communications standards and practices in accordance with relevant Canadian legislation and established international business practices.
- Complete all work in a professional, ethical and timely manner.
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Ontario College Graduate Certificate
Duration
Co-op | 1 yr (2 semesters)
Location
Hazel McCallion Campus
4180 Duke of York Boulevard, Mississauga
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Internship
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Designation
Ontario College Graduate Certificate
Duration
Co-op | 1 yr (2 semesters)
Location
Hazel McCallion Campus
4180 Duke of York Boulevard, Mississauga
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Program Fees
Fees shown here are estimates only. Fees are in Canadian dollars and include tuition, health insurance and ancillary charges.
The fees shown here are for the 2022–2023 academic year, and are subject to change. The fees displayed are for the first two (2) academic terms of study at Sheridan unless otherwise noted; fees for subsequent terms are not reflected on this website.
Fees for Canadian students
$6,465.02Notes: Co-op students must pay an additional fee of $535 in the term prior to each co-op work term.
Fees for International students
$20,367.02Financial Aid & Awards
Your education is a big investment, and we're here to help! Keep an eye on our Financial Aid & Awards page for regular updates, and check out these important links:
- Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP)
- Scholarships, awards and bursaries
- Work Study Assistance Program
International Entrance Scholarship
All new international students beginning their full-time postsecondary studies (ESL excluded) in Spring 2022, Fall 2022 or Winter 2023 semesters in Year 1 (Semester 1) will receive an entrance scholarship ranging from $1,000 to $2,000.
Bursaries for Grade 12 Students Pursuing Studies Toward a Career in Law
The annual Bursary Program for grade 12 students pursuing careers in the justice sector at an Ontario university or college is now open! Bursaries are offered by the Association of Justices of the Peace of Ontario (AJPO), the Association of Ontario Judges (AOJ) and the Ontario Superior Court Judges’ Association (OSCJA). Each association offers one bursary per year in each of their judicial regions for a total of 22 bursaries province-wide!
Applications close on May 27, 2022. Spread the word to students! Visit the Bursary web page for more information.
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Ontario College Graduate Certificate
Duration
Co-op | 1 yr (2 semesters)
Location
Hazel McCallion Campus
4180 Duke of York Boulevard, Mississauga
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Ontario College Graduate Certificate
Duration
Co-op | 1 yr (2 semesters)
Location
Hazel McCallion Campus
4180 Duke of York Boulevard, Mississauga
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Labs & Technology
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Ontario College Graduate Certificate
Duration
Co-op | 1 yr (2 semesters)
Location
Hazel McCallion Campus
4180 Duke of York Boulevard, Mississauga
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Financial Planning Certification
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Designation
Ontario College Graduate Certificate
Duration
Co-op | 1 yr (2 semesters)
Location
Hazel McCallion Campus
4180 Duke of York Boulevard, Mississauga
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Professional Sales Certificate
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Designation
Ontario College Graduate Certificate
Duration
Co-op | 1 yr (2 semesters)
Location
Hazel McCallion Campus
4180 Duke of York Boulevard, Mississauga
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Program Transition
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Ontario College Graduate Certificate
Duration
Co-op | 1 yr (2 semesters)
Location
Hazel McCallion Campus
4180 Duke of York Boulevard, Mississauga
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Earn your Masters degree
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Ontario College Graduate Certificate
Duration
Co-op | 1 yr (2 semesters)
Location
Hazel McCallion Campus
4180 Duke of York Boulevard, Mississauga
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Transfer Opportunities
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Ontario College Graduate Certificate
Duration
Co-op | 1 yr (2 semesters)
Location
Hazel McCallion Campus
4180 Duke of York Boulevard, Mississauga
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Clinical Placements
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Designation
Ontario College Graduate Certificate
Duration
Co-op | 1 yr (2 semesters)
Location
Hazel McCallion Campus
4180 Duke of York Boulevard, Mississauga
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Computer Science Specializations
In our Honours Bachelor of Computer Science program, you'll learn foundational skills that prepare you to work in any area of computer science. But you’ll also have the chance to specialize in one of four emerging fields that interests you the most.
In the first year of the program, you’ll be introduced to each of these four fields: cloud computing, data analytics, game engineering, and network engineering.
Then, you’ll focus your studies on your selected specialization. You’ll take eight courses in your specialization of choice, gaining specific skills that are not taught in traditional diploma and degree programs. Your computer science specialization will give you a competitive advantage when you graduate.
You can specialize in one of the following fields:
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Cloud Computing
Get a deeper understanding of cloud computing — the delivery of computing system resources such as software, databases, servers, data storage, and more — over the Internet. Learn the advantages and disadvantages of private, hybrid or public cloud delivery.
Specialized Courses
- Internet of Things
- Storage Systems
- Virtualization
- Cloud Infrastructure
- Distributed & Parallel Computing
- Security & Privacy in the Cloud
- Cloud Economics
- Cloud Monitoring & Governance
Specialized Career Opportunities
- Cloud Software Engineer: Develop large-scale production clouds.
- Cloud Developer: Create new cloud services and improve current cloud products.
- Cloud Automation Specialist: Design and implement automated technologies and processes that support your employer’s cloud offerings.
- Cloud Architect: Use software development and information technology skills to build hybrid DevOp platforms that leverage your employer’s web services, cloud and on-premise data centres.
- Systems Administrator – Cloud Operations: Automate, organize, monitor and maintain all of your employer’s cloud-based systems.
- Cloud Services Adviser: Sell and market various cloud solutions, such as Office 365 or Watson analytics.
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Data Analytics
Learn how to apply statistical analysis, data mining and other advanced techniques to draw new and useful insights from large data sets. Confidently interpret and share information about the data patterns you discover.
Specialized Courses
- Business Processes
- Data Analysis & Visualization 1
- Big Data Management & Processing
- Data Analysis & Visualization 2
- Data Warehouse Design & Implementation
- Machine Learning Techniques
- Data Mining
- Business Communication
Specialized Career Opportunities
- Data Scientist: Perform data analysis and develop and implement predictive models.
- Data Architect: Design and implement big data solutions that support the Data Warehouse Environment (DWE).
- Data Analyst: Apply current technologies, concepts and methodologies to build development projects that integrate various data sources.
- Data Developer: Use Big Data architectures to migrate data from various databases, implement latest technologies and meet functional and technical requirements.
- Big Data Platform Engineer: Design, build and administer platforms that combine several big data applications and utilities within a single solution.
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Game Engineering
Master the algorithmic, programming and mathematical techniques used to develop software components for computer games.
Specialized Courses
- Gameplay Programming 1
- Game Engine Architecture
- Gameplay Programming 2
- Computer Graphics & Animation
- Artificial Intelligence for Games
- Game Tools and Data-Driven Design
- Multiplayer Games
- Games in Emerging Technologies & Hardware
Specialized Career Opportunities
- Game Developer: Design new games, including art and animation, or write programs to implement a game.
- Gameplay Programmer: Enhance computer games with gameplay features that improve the user experience.
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Network Engineering
Learn the specialized skills needed to plan, construct, optimize and manage the computer networks that businesses and organizations rely on every day.
Specialized Courses
- IP Engineering 1
- Network Access Technologies
- Network Service Applications
- IP Engineering 2
- Enterprise Network Operations
- IP Engineering 3
- Emerging Topics in Networking
- Internet Core Technologies
Specialized Career Opportunities
- Network Engineer: Design, install, maintain and support computer networks.
- Data Network Services: Troubleshoot computer network performance issues, analyze network traffic, plan capacity solutions and ensure service readiness.
- Network Quality Assurance Engineer: Perform manual and automatic quality assurance testing for networks.
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Ontario College Graduate Certificate
Duration
Co-op | 1 yr (2 semesters)
Location
Hazel McCallion Campus
4180 Duke of York Boulevard, Mississauga
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Articulation Agreements
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Ontario College Graduate Certificate
Duration
Co-op | 1 yr (2 semesters)
Location
Hazel McCallion Campus
4180 Duke of York Boulevard, Mississauga
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Program Mission
Our mission is to utilize harmonious, comprehensive and specialized training to empower our learners with the knowledge, skills and attitude required to demonstrate the Professional Competencies for Canadian Pharmacy Technicians at Entry to Practice.
Program Vision
Our vision is to graduate highly-skilled life-long learners who uphold professional integrity and promote quality and safety in practice.
Critical Performance Statement
Upon graduation, students in Sheridan’s Pharmacy Technician diploma program will have demonstrated the ability to pursue the career of pharmacy technician and to practice safely in a community or hospital while adhering to the scope of practice for pharmacy technicians.
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Ontario College Graduate Certificate
Duration
Co-op | 1 yr (2 semesters)
Location
Hazel McCallion Campus
4180 Duke of York Boulevard, Mississauga
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Field Placements
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Designation
Ontario College Graduate Certificate
Duration
Co-op | 1 yr (2 semesters)
Location
Hazel McCallion Campus
4180 Duke of York Boulevard, Mississauga
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Program availability
Ontario College Graduate Certificate
Co-opFull-time 1 year Program code: PADAC
| Start date | Campus | Status |
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| Sep 2022 | Hazel McCallion Campus (Mississauga) | Available |
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