Graphic Communications Management - BTech
Full-time format:
4 Year
Part-time format:
N/A
Requirements:
Grades-Only
Grade range:
Low 70s
Faculty:
The Creative School
Experiential learning:
Internship mandatory
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Is this degree for you?
Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU)’s Graphic Communications Management is a one-of-a-kind degree program that blends creativity, technology and business. You’ll explore how ideas come to life — physically, on shelves and all around us.
Experiential learning opportunities: Internship mandatory
As you learn to design, produce, and manage printed materials, packaging and other physical media, you’ll build high-demand skills in design software, sustainable packaging, visual communication and production management. With over 75 years of industry connections and a built-in work-placement, you'll graduate with real-world experience, a strong project portfolio and the network to launch your career in a fast-moving and creative industry. You’ll also put your skills to work in a professional setting, thanks to a paid internship.
Concentrations:
- Digital Graphic Output
- Leadership
- Packaging
- Publishing
The following is a preview of first-year courses based on the available current academic undergraduate calendar for this program.
2nd Semester
LIBERAL STUDIES:
One course from Table A - Lower Level Liberal Studies (opens in new window) .
Career possibilities:
- Content manager
- Graphic designer
- Marketing associate
- Project manager
- Print production specialist
Employer possibilities:
- Loblaw Companies Limited
- Maple Leaf Foods
- Ricoh
- TC Transcontinental
- The Printing House
Further education:
- Business
- Digital media
- Environmental management
- Packaging
- Print media
GCM student group wins the TAGA Helmut Kipphan Cup for the ninth time
TMU’s Graphic Communications Management student group took home the Helmut Kipphan Cup at the 2025 TAGA Annual Technical Conference, their ninth win since 2008. Their entry featured 5 research papers, a custom-designed journal, innovative adhesive-free packaging and a dedicated website. The team now sets its sights on a milestone 10th win in 2026.
This is a Grades-Only program. Admission decisions for Grades-Only programs are based on academic performance.
Academic requirements for full-time, 4-year program
To be considered for admission, Ontario high school students must meet the following requirements:
- Completion of the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
- Completion of 6 Grade 12 U or M courses with a minimum overall average of 70%
- Completion of the following required courses (minimum grade of 65% in each):
- Grade 12 U English/anglais (ENG4U/EAE4U preferred)
- Grade 11 U or M or Grade 12 U mathematics (one of: MCF3M, MCR3U, MHF4U, MCV4U, MDM4U)
- Recommended: Grade 12 M Principles of Financial Accounting (BAT4M) and/or Communication Technology (TGJ4M)
An overall average of 70% is required for consideration. Due to competition, the average needed for admission can fluctuate each year (it depends on the number of applications received and the number of spaces available). The grade range at the top of this page represents the average required in previous years.
Academic admission requirements for all other applicants are available on the admission requirements page. If you haven’t been educated in Ontario, you may be considered with the equivalent of the Ontario requirements. TMU reserves the right to determine equivalency at its sole discretion.
Tuition and fees range 2025-2026
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Full-time format:
Ontario: $7,353 - $7,846
Out-of-province: $8,892 - $9,414
International: $36,845 - $37,265
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"Graphic Communications Management gave me the chance to explore everything from packaging and print to marketing, tech and management. It’s not just about design. It’s a unique program that helped me grow, build connections and gain real-world experience."
- Sophiya, Graphic Communications Management, Student
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Graduates who work in their field within 6 months of graduation
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