PGCert in Digital Marketing

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

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At Nova Scotia Community College in Halifax, Canada, PGCert in Digital Marketing is offered as a postgraduate certificate in Business Administration programme. The programme runs for 1 year, delivered fully online. Tuition for international students is CAD 13,505 per year (CAD 5,815 per year for local students).

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Degree: Postgraduate Certificate

Field: Business Administration

Duration: 1 year

Delivery: Online

Local tuition: CAD 5,815 / year

International tuition: CAD 13,505 / year

We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page. — it helps other students.

Last reviewed September 2026 ·

Program details

Overview

Digital Marketing is a one-year graduate certificate program at Nova Scotia Community College that prepares students for careers helping organizations build and manage their brands online. The curriculum covers current digital marketing practices in a hands-on environment that mirrors industry processes, including social media marketing, search engine optimization, digital marketing strategy and web analytics. Students complete a mandatory field experience credit course of approximately five weeks, typically unpaid, applying digital marketing skills in a workplace setting. The program is delivered synchronously online, with some coursework completed independently on an asynchronous basis. Graduates are prepared for roles such as digital marketing coordinator, social media specialist or content marketing associate. The program begins in September and is not eligible for the Post-Graduation Work Permit for international graduates.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Admission requires a two-year diploma, undergraduate degree or equivalent. Applicants with a High School Graduation Diploma and a minimum of five years of industry experience may also be considered under NSCC's Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) policy. International applicants must submit official post-secondary documents for assessment.

Application Details

Start Date: September

About Nova Scotia Community College

Type: College

Founded: 1996

Students: 22,000

Programs: 120

Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does PGCert in Digital Marketing award?

Nova Scotia Community College awards a Postgraduate Certificate in the field of Business Administration on completion of this programme.

How long does PGCert in Digital Marketing take?

The programme runs for 1 year.

How much does PGCert in Digital Marketing cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 13,505 per year (CAD 5,815 per year for local students).

Can PGCert in Digital Marketing be studied online?

Yes — the programme is delivered fully online.

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