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Program description - September 2026

Launch your creative career with Conestoga's Advertising and Marketing Communications program.

Do you dream of crafting bold campaigns, building unforgettable brands and mastering digital storytelling? Conestoga's Advertising and Marketing Communications diploma is your two-year pathway to a dynamic career in the fast-paced world of marketing and media.

This cross-disciplinary program is designed for creative thinkers who want to develop strategic marketing skills and gain hands-on experience with real clients. You'll learn social media marketing, brand development, copywriting, public relations and video production—plus gain valuable insights into UI/UX design and marketing research.

With a seven-week field placement and a live-client capstone project, you'll graduate with a polished portfolio, a network of industry contacts and the confidence to thrive in advertising agencies, media firms and corporate marketing teams.

What you'll learn

  • Integrated marketing campaigns and social media strategy
  • Brand development, copywriting and public relations
  • UI/UX design and video production for digital platforms
  • Marketing research and sales strategy
  • Real-world experience through field placement and capstone projects

Canadian Marketing Association membership

Tuition includes a membership with the Canadian Marketing Association (CMA), providing access to exclusive industry events, networking opportunities, professional development resources and member pricing on career-building tools.

Program details

Code: 1532
Start: September 2026
Campus: Kitchener – Doon
Delivery: Hybrid
Length: 2 years
Credential: Ontario College Diploma

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Estimated tuition & fees

Tuition and fee details for programs starting September 2026 and later will be available Spring 2026. ​Listed below are the tuition and fee details for the 2025-2026 academic year (September 2025 to August 2026) 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.

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Canadian

International

Tuition
$2696.00
$15026.00
Ancillary Fees
$1849.66
$3148.66
Total Fees
$4545.66
$18174.66

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
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 $2502.33 $2043.33
Year Total   $4545.66

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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
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 $9591.33 $8583.33
Year Total   $18174.66

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Program device requirements

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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Financial assistance

The Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) is a needs-based program designed to help eligible Ontario students cover the cost of post-secondary education. Funded by the federal and provincial governments, OSAP is intended to promote equality of opportunity for post-secondary studies through direct financial assistance (grants and loans) for educational costs and living expenses. The amount of funding you are eligible for depends on your program, course load, educational and living expenses, and financial situation. Apply for assistance on the OSAP website and visit OSAP & aid for more information.

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Delivery sequence - September 2026 - Kitchener – Doon

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