Pacific Link College (PLC) Programs

EC has recently partnered with Pacific Link College Canada to offer the following Programs in collaboration.

• Post Graduate Diploma Digital Media Design Management Sciences
• Advance Diploma Business Hospitality Management

The students will register with CEC and finish few courses here and then get a transfer to PLC to complete the program. The students will be placed in coop by the college for 10 months as part of the program.

Post Graduate Diploma Digital Media Design Management Sciences

The Digital Media Studies Management Science (DMSMS) program (Post Graduate Diploma) provides a pathway for students to gain the competencies within the context of digital media marketing. The program explores the interrelationship between digital media management and information technology as well as new media design. On completion of the program, students can follow a career path in digital media. In collaboration with highly qualified and experienced industry professionals, this program is designed to provide students with the most updated and in-depth knowledge and skills in the digital media world.

The 10 theory courses are provided in a blended form, via classroom, distance education, and applicable activities (i.e. guest speakers, field trips). It also includes a co-op placement to apply the knowledge and skills gained in class.

Students will be able to gain work experience in multimedia, social media, television-film-video production, and web content creation and design companies. They can also enter careers in management and research, digital media specializations, search engine optimization, and digital marketing and communications.

Career Opportunities

This program builds on the knowledge, skills, and previous experience and opens up careers in several areas, including the following National Occupational Classification (NOC) category:

1123 – Professional occupations in advertising, marketing, and public relations

Dependent upon experience and individual abilities, many employers will hire graduates not only in the marketing field, but more specifically in businesses with a digital media presence.

Entry Requirements

• High School Graduate
• 17+ years of age
• Proof of English proficiency through one of the following:
  • English 12 C+ or higher,
  • IELTS 6 (no band lower than 5.5)
  • PLC Entrance Test 63% or above
• Students who did not graduate from a high school may be admitted as a mature student:
  • Be 19 years old as of the first day of classes of the program applied.
  • Have not been engaged in full-time study for at least 12 months since the age of 18
  • Have demonstrated potential for success through academic
  • Professional or volunteer activities and other accomplishments

Program Details

Advance Diploma Business Hospitality Management

In collaboration with highly qualified and experienced industry professionals, this program is designed to provide students with the most updated and in-depth knowledge and skills in the hospitality world as well as some business understanding. Students not only get certificates from the prestigious American Hotel and Lodging Educational Institute (AHLEI), but also gain valuable hands-on training during the co-op.

Upon completion of this program, graduates will be able to demonstrate deep understanding of hospitality management, practice efficient marketing and sale skills in hospitality segments, deal with human resource issues, practice marketing techniques, and writing and public speaking. Students will be able to gain work experience in hotels, airline companies, cruise ship companies, motels, recreational resorts, convention and catering firms, private inns or tour companies. Some may find jobs in the hospitality departments of public service organizations such as hospitals, colleges and universities.

Career Opportunities

Banquet Manager, Bar Staff, Catering Manager, Catering Sales Manager, Events Manager, Front Desk Associate, Guest Services Coordinator, Meeting Specialist, Public Relations Manager, Room Service Manager, Housekeeper Supervisor, Marketing Coordinator, Restaurant Manager.

Entry Requirements

• High School Graduate
• 17+ years of age
• Proof of English proficiency through one of the following:
  • English 12 C+ or higher,
  • IELTS 6 (no band lower than 5.5)
  • PLC Entrance Test 63% or above
• Students who did not graduate from a high school may be admitted as a mature student:
  • Be 19 years old as of the first day of classes of the program applied.
  • Have not been engaged in full-time study for at least 12 months since the age of 18
  • Have demonstrated potential for success through academic
  • Professional or volunteer activities and other accomplishments