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.
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
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