Publishing - Book, Magazine and Electronic (Online)
How To Apply
Program Details
- Program Code6558
- SchoolSchool of Communications, Media, Arts and Design
- CredentialOntario College Graduate Certificate
- Program TypeGraduate Certificate program
- Program Length1 year/ 2 semesters
- LocationOnline
- Emaildschon@centennialcollege.ca
- Telephone416-289-5000, ext. 58803
- Technology Requirements
Program Availability
- Program Overview
- Courses
- Career Options and Education Pathways
- Admission Requirements
- How to Apply
- Tuition and Fees
- Program Vocational Learning Outcomes
- Technology Requirements
- Field Placement FAQs
- Advising
- Entrepreneurism
- Faculty Bios
This is an online and synchronous offering of our Publishing - Book Magazine and Electronic program. This program is also offered in-person at the School of Communications, Media, Arts and Design in Toronto. Click here to view the in-person version of this program.
The Publishing - Book, Magazine and Electronic program is one of the most prestigious programs of its kind in Canada. Through hands-on education, it will prepare you for employment in a wide variety of areas in the publishing industry.
Established in 1974, this unique and award-winning publishing graduate certificate program has earned several accolades for academic excellence and its graduates' career success.
In this School of Communications, Media, Arts and Design program, you'll learn to:
- Be an integral part of the team that helps to shape the evolution of Canada's cultural and literary landscape;
- Publish e-books;
- Help build the careers of the next generation of writers in the publishing industry;
- Take part in publishing the bi-yearly On the Danforth magazine.
An industry field placement will round out your experience in the Publishing program at a book or magazine publisher in Toronto. During this time, you'll acquire critical working experience, industry knowledge and professional relationships as you initiate your new career.
A career in book, magazine or online publishing promises a world of innovation, stories and culture that integrates your creative, marketing and business skills.
Program Overview
This is an online and synchronous offering of our Publishing - Book Magazine and Electronic program. This program is also offered in-person at the School of Communications, Media, Arts and Design in Toronto. Click here to view the in-person version of this program.
The Publishing - Book, Magazine and Electronic program is one of the most prestigious programs of its kind in Canada. Through hands-on education, it will prepare you for employment in a wide variety of areas in the publishing industry.
Established in 1974, this unique and award-winning publishing graduate certificate program has earned several accolades for academic excellence and its graduates' career success.
In this School of Communications, Media, Arts and Design program, you'll learn to:
- Be an integral part of the team that helps to shape the evolution of Canada's cultural and literary landscape;
- Publish e-books;
- Help build the careers of the next generation of writers in the publishing industry;
- Take part in publishing the bi-yearly On the Danforth magazine.
An industry field placement will round out your experience in the Publishing program at a book or magazine publisher in Toronto. During this time, you'll acquire critical working experience, industry knowledge and professional relationships as you initiate your new career.
A career in book, magazine or online publishing promises a world of innovation, stories and culture that integrates your creative, marketing and business skills.
Courses
Career Options and Education Pathways
Companies Offering Jobs
Companies that have hired program graduates include: Penguin, Random House Canada, Pearson Education, Toronto Life, Nelson Educational Publishing, Chatelaine, Canadian Living, Style at Home, Hockey News, Cycle magazine, Harper-Collins Canada, ECW, House of Anansi, Firefly Books, Outpost Magazine, Cottage Life, McClelland & Stewart, McGraw-Hill Ryerson and Profit.
Program Highlights
- The accelerated two-semester format will cover all facets of the publishing process, including e-books and online magazines.
- You'll complete a six-week field placement in the industry.
- The graduate certificate you'll earn reflects a high standard of learning.
Career Outlook
- Editorial assistant
- Marketing coordinator
- Social media assistant
- Web editor
- Web developer
- Sales coordinator
- Publicist
- Copy editor
- Design and layout artist
- Fact checker
- Digital marketer
- Advertising sales representative
Areas of Employment
- Trade and educational book publishing
- Consumer and business-to-business magazines
- Online publications
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Diploma or degree in any discipline
- We will consider applicants who have successfully completed partial post-secondary education (minimum two years) and have relevant work experience
Additional Requirements
Note:
Students who are accepted into the program will be invited to:
- Submit a resume and/or complete an intake questionnaire after receiving their offer
- Attend a mandatory Program Welcome Session* online, prior to program start up
*All new students must attend a session prior to their program start date.
How to Apply
1. Apply Online
Domestic Students
If you are applying through the Better Jobs Ontario Program, please apply at the Employment Training Centre (Progress Campus). The Better Jobs Ontario Program is a funding initiative for those who have been laid-off and are in need of training. For more information go to Better Jobs Ontario Program.
If you have previously attended a full-time program at Centennial College, you may be eligible for a Program Transfer. Visit Enrolment Services at any Campus for information.
All other applicants must apply online at Ontariocolleges.ca. A non-refundable application fee of $125 must accompany applications. The fee is payable online, by telephone, online banking, by mail, or in-person to Ontariocolleges.ca. For more information go to Ontariocolleges.ca Application Fees.
International Students
Apply directly to Centennial College here.
2. Submit Documents
Domestic Applicants
Current Ontario high school students and graduates from Ontario high schools: Notify your guidance counsellor that you have applied to college and your school will forward transcripts to Centennial College via Ontariocolleges.ca.
Graduates of college/university, or high school outside Ontario but within Canada: You are responsible for requesting that your educational institute sends any required documents and transcripts to Ontariocolleges.ca.
Domestic applicants who attended school outside of Canada: If you are submitting transcripts to meet admission requirements, you must have the transcripts assessed by an independent credential assessment agency such as World Education Services (WES) or International Credential Assessment Service (ICAS). For more information go to Submitting your Transcripts.
International Applicants
Please refer to the International Education Application Guide.
3. Confirm Your Offer of Admission
Offers of Admission are sent by mail to eligible applicants. When you receive your offer, you must login to your account at Ontariocolleges.ca and confirm before the Deadline to Confirm noted in your offer letter.
You may confirm only one college and one program offer at a time.
You must confirm your offer by the Deadline to Confirm noted in your Offer of Admission letter or your seat may be given to another applicant.
When you confirm your Offer of Admission at Centennial College you are given access to your personal myCentennial account where you can check your email, grades, register for courses, pay tuition fees, and see your class timetable.
4. Pay Fees
Centennial fees statements are sent by email to your personal email account and to your myCentennial email account. Fees statements are not mailed.
You must make a minimum payment by the Fees Deadline noted in your Fees Statement or your seat may be given to another applicant.
5. Build Your Timetable (Register for Courses)
Build your timetable (web-register for courses) at my.centennialcollege.ca.
Fall registration begins mid-July
January registration begins mid-December
May registration begins mid-April
Your web-registration will not open if:
You have not submitted your minimum fee payment by the deadline
You received a Conditional Offer of Admission and you have not met the conditions of your offer.
Once you have paid your fees or have made appropriate arrangements, register for your courses online through myCentennial.
Tuition and Fees
Fees noted below are estimates only. Tuition is based on two semesters, beginning Fall 2024.
| Student | Tuition (2 Semesters) | Ancillary Fees | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian | $4,551.00 | $427.12 | $4,978.12 |
| International | $16,649.00 | $1,099.30 | $17,748.30 |
Program Vocational Learning Outcomes
Program Vocational Learning Outcomes
Program Vocational Learning Outcomes describe what graduates of the program have demonstrated they can do with the knowledge and skills they have achieved during their studies. The outcomes are closely tied to the needs of the workplace. Through assessment (e.g., assignments and tests), students verify their ability to reliably perform these outcomes before graduating.
- Write, evaluate, edit, copyedit, and proofread content for a range of media platforms used in book and magazine publishing.
- Work with writers to produce mutually acceptable final manuscript or copy.
- Design for conventional and multi-platform interactive media used in book and magazine publishing.
- Complete all work in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and industry principles and practices.
- Prepare final digital files for the printer or multi-platform interactive media.
- Assess work from designer/typesetters, web designers, printers and electronic re-sellers.
- Build brands, market and promote content in a multi-platform setting.
- Plan sales campaigns using market research methods.
- Apply professional sales techniques to make a sale.
Technology Requirements
Technology Requirements
Bring IT programs will require students to own and use a mobile computing device that meets or exceeds the recommended hardware requirements.
Note: If you require accommodation for a documented disability, please consider your adaptive technology needs when you select a device for your BringIT programs (click for recommendations). If you wish to access disability services, please make an appointment with the Centre for Accessible Learning and Counselling Services, by calling 416-289-5000, ext. 3850, or by email at calcs@centennialcollege.ca.
Have questions? Check out Frequently Asked Questions for our Bring IT Program.
Students from this program will be required to own/purchase a device and software relevant to the program:
Minimum Recommended Hardware Specifications
- MacBook Pro/MacBook Air - 13-inch
OR - PC Equivalent
Minimum Required Software
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Adobe Creative Cloud
You will need regular access to a computer with an internet connection. High speed broadband access (LAN, Cable or DSL) with minimum 10mbps download speed is highly recommended. Some courses have more advanced system requirements.
Field Placement FAQs
Field Placement FAQs
What is Field Placement?
Field Placement (PB-790) is a course of study during which qualified students work full time as interns for a minimum of six weeks at a book or magazine publishing company or industry organization. Students must complete this course to earn their graduate certificate. Field Placement takes place during the final six weeks of the Publishing - Book, Magazine and Electronic program.
In addition to the Field Placement supervisor, a faculty member assigned to PB-790 will monitor a student's progress in the course. As with all courses, students earn a letter grade at the end. The grade is based on feedback from their placement supervisor.
What are the benefits of taking Field Placement?
- Students gain valuable hands-on experience with a publisher or related organization.
- Students learn what it's actually like to work in a business environment that demands consistently meeting deadlines, being punctual, contributing ideas and producing work that meets an employer's demands.
- Students acquire new pieces for their professional portfolios — making them much more marketable.
- Students begin building their networks of helpful industry contacts.
- Occasionally, a Field Placement results in contract work or a full-time job.
What credits or courses do I need in order to be eligible for Field Placement?
Students must successfully pass all program courses prior to PB-790 to be eligible for Field Placement.
How do I register for Field Placement?
Field Placement is included as a course in second semester. When web-registration opens for second semester, students must visit myCentennial and build their timetable then verify that Field Placement is listed as one of their courses. If they do not register for Field Placement, they will not be allowed to report to their agency.
Why do I pay for Field Placement?
Field Placement hours are part of the program and contribute to the mandatory hours required to complete the program, as approved by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities. Payment for the entire program is distributed over the number of semesters students attend.
Mandatory non-tuition fees are also included in the fees for Field Placement semester. These fees are reviewed and approved each new academic year by several committees and Centennial's Student Association.
During Field Placement students are still considered students of Centennial College with all associated privileges and responsibilities. They will have access to the campus computer labs, college libraries and their Workers' Compensation is covered by the college.
Will I be paid while on Field Placement?
Field Placement is part of the final semester term, during which students apply their skills, without pay, in a professional environment.
Will the program find me a Field Placement?
The coordinator of the Publishing - Book, Magazine and Electronic program, with assistance from other faculty, reaches out to many industry contacts to generate a list of potential Field Placement internships. Students then work with the coordinator to try to match them with placements from this list. However, the initial list of placements may not suit all of students. So, we encourage students to investigate other potential internships, especially in magazines. While doing so, they must work closely with program faculty to avoid duplication. Students receive ample amounts of guidance, direction and advice during the Field Placement selection process.
If not, how will I get a Field Placement?
Field Placement (PB-790) is a requirement of the Publishing - Book, Magazine and Electronic program. Students must complete this course to receive their graduate certificate. They work closely with the coordinator to secure their internships. All students will ultimately be matched with an organization.
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