Undergraduate
Bachelor of Professional Communication
As a student in Professional Communication, you’ll experiment with emerging technology, explore creative approaches to communication, and build concrete skills for the workplace. You’ll also learn the power of ethical and effective communication as a tool for problem-solving — ever important in a changing global environment.
Degree Earned
Bachelor of Professional Communication
Program Format
Full time / 4 years
1st & 2nd Semester
1st Semester
OPEN ELECTIVE: Two Open Electives
LIBERAL STUDIES:
One course from Table A - Lower Level Liberal Studies.
2nd Semester
CORE ELECTIVE: One course from Table I.
OPEN ELECTIVE: One Open Electives
LIBERAL STUDIES:
One course from Table A - Lower Level Liberal Studies.
3rd & 4th Semester
CORE ELECTIVE: Two courses from Table I.
CORE ELECTIVE: One course from The Creative School Core Elective Table.
OPEN ELECTIVE: Two Open Electives.
LIBERAL STUDIES: One course from Table A - Lower Level Liberal Studies.
5th & 6th Semester
Revised curriculum begins 2023-2024 for students admitted Fall 2021 and after.
CORE ELECTIVE: Two courses from Table I.
CORE ELECTIVE: One course from The Creative School Core Elective Table.
OPEN ELECTIVE: One Open Electives
LIBERAL STUDIES:
Two courses from Table B - Upper Level Liberal Studies.
7th & 8th Semester
Last offered 2023-2024 to students admitted Fall 2020. Students admitted Fall 2021 and after see revised curriculum below.
CORE ELECTIVE: Three courses from Table I.
OPEN ELECTIVE: Three Open Electives
LIBERAL STUDIES:
One course from Table B - Upper Level Liberal Studies.
7th & 8th Semester
Revised curriculum begins 2024-2025 for students admitted Fall 2021 and after.
CORE ELECTIVE: Three courses from Table I.
CORE ELECTIVE: One course from The Creative School Core Elective Table.
OPEN ELECTIVE: Two Open Electives
LIBERAL STUDIES:
One course from Table B - Upper Level Liberal Studies.
Introducing Microcredentials for 2023!
All ProCom students will automatically earn microcredentials (aka. badges) for the successful completion of workshops in our core creative technology and communication required classes. Students can look forward to obtaining badges like "Idea Generator", "Video Producer", and "Web Designer" throughout the program, and post these microcredentials online via platforms like LinkedIn, or embed them in their resumes.
Signify
Signify is a year-end show where undergraduate ProCom students showcase their skills to industry leaders.
Academic Requirements
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent with a minimum of six Grade 12 U or M courses including the following program specific requirements.
Typically, a minimum overall average of 70% establishes eligibility for admission consideration; subject to competition individual programs may require higher prerequisite grades and/or higher overall averages:
- A minimum grade of 70% or higher will be required in Grade 12 U English/anglais (ENG4U/EAE4U preferred)
ProCom Internship
The ProCom internship gives students the opportunity to apply their skills in the workplace and make industry connections. Past employers have included the Government of Ontario, Corus Entertainment, ET Canada, and Rogers Media — to name a few.
The internship takes place in the spring/summer semester in YR 2 or YR 3 of the program and carries a minimum 240-hour requirement, with any additional hours being entirely up to the student and sponsor.
Internships can be full or part-time placements and may involve students performing such tasks as:
- Content development for internal or external communications
- Social media account management
- Corporate website maintenance and content creation
- Media relations, such as drafting press releases and compiling media contact lists
- Graphic design production
- Event planning and/or project support
Interested students must apply to register in the elective and must meet the following requirements:
- A cumulative minimum GPA average of 3.0 (B)
- A 500-word written submission
- One (1) work sample
- A résumé/CV
- An interview
Students are responsible for sourcing and securing their own individual placements.
Please view the (PDF file) ProCom Undergraduate Internship Handbook (opens in new window) for more information.
Contact
- Danielle Taylor, Internship Coordinator, The Creative School | procom.internships@torontomu.ca.
- Robert Bajko, ProCom BA Course Instructor | rbajko@torontomu.ca
In addition to the scholarships and awards offered by Toronto Met, Professional Communication offers four awards exclusively for ProCom students.

(PDF file) John Cross Memorial Award (opens in new window)
The John Cross Memorial Award for Knowledge Transfer honours a career employee in the area of information systems that supports cancer research and treatment. This award of $1,000 will be granted to a student in the BA in Professional Communication who demonstrates excellence in communicating specialized knowledge to non-experts.
(PDF file) Jacqueline Atkins Scholarship (opens in new window)
The Jacqueline Atkins Scholarship honours the memory of a Toronto Met professor who was a pioneer in the teaching of business communication in Canada. Professor Atkins exemplified business and professional communication at its finest. In everything she said or wrote, she strove to be correct, honest, and considerate of her listeners or readers.
(PDF file) Les McIlroy Memorial Award (opens in new window)
Established in memory of Les McIlroy who passed away in January 2011. Les was a Renaissance man who liked to say that during his career he sold everything from Tide to oil and the federal government. During his professional life, he held senior positions at a number of major corporations and worked with many others as a consultant: Proctor & Gamble; Ogilvy & Mather; Bristol-Myers; Bushnell Communications and Manulife Financial. In addition he was Chief of Staff to several federal cabinet ministers. He continued his interest in public policy as Executive-in-Residence for several years at the Public Policy Forum. In his later years, he guest-lectured at several Canadian universities, and authored the book, "The Managers' Mentor." Les was particularly interested in mentoring younger people pursuing professions related to marketing, public relations and communications.
Faulhaber Communications Award (external link)
The Faulhaber Communications Award ($1000) recognizes a current third or fourth-year female-identifying student who demonstrates substantial aspirations to become a senior leader in communications. To be successful, the candidate’s work must demonstrate Faulhaber’s operating principles: innovation, insight-driven, collaboration and integrity. Eligible candidates are enrolled full time in either ProCom or Journalism, and must be in good academic standing (minimum CGPA of 3.0).
A Canadian marketing and PR company, Faulhaber has engaged the media, influencers, and consumers across North America for over 15 years. Read more about Faulhaber here (external link) .
You belong at
The Creative School
As a Professional Communication student, you'll be part of The Creative School, a dynamic faculty offering 27 degree programs in media, design and creative industries. Through global experiences and transdisciplinary opportunities, our students emerge as some of the most in demand and employable graduates anywhere.