Brand Management (2 Years)
- Unique offering as a two-year Graduate Certificate (typically a one year program)
- Uses a variety of hands-on learning opportunities to expand your knowledge, including case studies, classroom and online study, group work and practical industry-related experience
- Program culmination has students working as a brand consultation team in a full semester project
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Program Summary
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Work Integrated Learning
Eligible for Post-Graduation
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Courses
Programs at Algonquin College are delivered using a variety of instruction modes. Courses may be offered in the classroom or lab, entirely online, or in a hybrid mode which combines classroom sessions with virtual learning activities. Upon registration, each full-time student is provided an Algonquin email account which is used to communicate important information about program or course events.
Code:
ADV2100
Course Name:
Understanding the Brand Landscape
Course Description:
The brand management sector promises growth potential in diverse industries within Canada and internationally. Students explore growth areas... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
ADV2103
Course Name:
Project Management and Stakeholder Relations
Course Description:
A brand manager must be a capable relationship and project manager. Students study how multi-faceted campaigns are managed in a variety of s... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
ADV2104
Course Name:
Brand Strategy
Course Description:
A brand is an organization's and a person's most precious asset, and brand strategy is at the core of developing and maintaining a successfu... + Read More
Hours:
56.0
Code:
ADV2113
Course Name:
Market Research
Course Description:
Market research is critical for identifying opportunities for the growth of brands in today's competitive global marketplace. Students ident... + Read More
Hours:
56.0
Code:
ADV2114
Course Name:
Managing Brand Content and Design 1
Course Description:
Across the globe, consumers have a growing appetite for visual storytelling and coherent, emotionally connected narrative/brand story, and i... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
ENL2101
Course Name:
Applied Professional Communication
Course Description:
The application of advanced communication skills, specific to the Canadian workplace, plays a principal role in career success and in the sm... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
ADV2105
Course Name:
Brand Consulting
Course Description:
Brand management is analytical but also requires business sense, intuition, flair and vision. Students hone these key attributes and prepare... + Read More
Hours:
56.0
Code:
ADV2110
Course Name:
Delivering Brand Campaigns
Course Description:
A good campaign integrates multiple promotional channels to deliver consistent messaging and a seamless experience for customers. Students l... + Read More
Hours:
56.0
Code:
ADV2115
Course Name:
Introduction to Managing Digital and Social Media Strategy
Course Description:
Digital and social media platforms have changed the brand experience and how brands engage with stakeholders, expand to global markets, and ... + Read More
Hours:
56.0
Code:
ADV2116
Course Name:
Managing Brand Content and Design 2
Course Description:
Consistency in the implementation of a brand reinforces the connection of a brand with the target audience. Refreshed brands can stand out i... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
ADV2117
Course Name:
Brand Measurement
Course Description:
Brand value is determined in part by how consistently and effectively the brand delivers its promise to consumers, customers and shoppers. S... + Read More
Hours:
56.0
Code:
LFS0016
Course Name:
Professional Skills in Canada
Course Description:
In addition to technical skills, professional skills are critical for professionals to effectively adapt and contribute to highly competitiv... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
ADV2108
Course Name:
Managing Brand Reputation
Course Description:
Proliferation of social media and growing demand for corporate social responsibility has made brand reputation more vulnerable and complex t... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
ADV2118
Course Name:
Canadian Context for Brand Management
Course Description:
Understanding the Canadian environment is key for designing and adapting brands to meet the needs of Canadian consumers, customers, and shop... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
ADV2119
Course Name:
Consumer and Shopper Behaviour
Course Description:
Strong brands have outstanding consumer and shopper understanding. Students examine the factors that influence consumer and shopper behaviou... + Read More
Hours:
56.0
Code:
ADV2120
Course Name:
Innovative Mindset Development
Course Description:
Unique brand solutions are discovered when innovative thinking is applied to in response to brand challenges. Students explore techniques to... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
ADV2121
Course Name:
Commercial Plan Development
Course Description:
A commercial plan identifies the appropriate steps to launch a new product into the marketplace. Students explore the customer journey and e... + Read More
Hours:
56.0
Code:
LFS0017
Course Name:
Career Development in Canada
Course Description:
Developing and managing a career in Canada requires an intentional and proactive approach. Students identify the difference between career d... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
ADV2122
Course Name:
Insights Development for Applied Project
Course Description:
Extracting, synthesizing and translating data into strategic insights creates a competitive advantage in today's global marketplace. Student... + Read More
Hours:
56.0
Code:
ADV2123
Course Name:
Managing Digital and Social Media Strategy for Applied Project
Course Description:
Brands live in highly competitive markets, and use digital and social media strategies to differentiate from other brands. Working with an i... + Read More
Hours:
56.0
Code:
ADV2124
Course Name:
Brand Management Applied Project
Course Description:
The art of brand consulting relies on the ability to communicate deep brand understanding to the right people in the right ways. Working wit... + Read More
Hours:
182.0
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Admissions Requirements
All applicants must satisfy both College Eligibility and Program Eligibility requirements.
Additional Information
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Contact
Kindha Gorman
Program Coordinator

Kindha Gorman is a trusted marketing, media and public relations advisor.
Throughout her 22-year career, Kindha has been an executive, writer, speaker, content marketer, board member, professor, and volunteer. She currently runs the boutique communications firm, Spotlight Strategic, guiding clients on how to send the right messages to the right people in the right way.
Kindha has a degree in English from Carleton University as well as a diploma in public relations from Algonquin College.