Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Digital Marketing

Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Digital Marketing is a postgraduate (master's) course in business & management at St. Francis Xavier University in Antigonish, Canada. It takes 2 years (48 credits); optional 4-month paid co-op, with intakes in September (apply by 30 May 2027).

St. Francis Xavier University is a public institution, ranked 2nd in Canada for reputation in the Maclean's University Rankings (small university category, as quoted by StFX) 2027. Read the full course description, modules and entry rules on the official course page.

Tuition for international students is C$22,100 a year, about ₹14.8 lakh. Over 2 years that is roughly C$44,200 (≈ ₹29.6 lakh) before any yearly increase.

2026-27 undergraduate rate, which also applies to post-baccalaureate diplomas: tuition CAD 10,340 + International Student Fee CAD 11,760; about CAD 24,958 with mandatory fees

Living costs near the university

Living costs for Canada as a whole: C$20,000–30,000 a year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.

Job roles

• Marketing executive
• Digital marketer
• Social media manager
• Market researcher
• Public relations officer
• Advertising account executive

Employers hiring for these roles worldwide

• WPP
• Heineken
• Unilever
• Procter & Gamble
• Google
• Meta
• L'Oréal
• Nestlé
• Diageo
• Adidas

General entry requirements at St. Francis Xavier University for master's courses. Some courses ask for more, so check the course page.

• Post-baccalaureate diplomas: a recognised bachelor's degree with a cumulative average of 70% or more; no business or IT background needed for Enterprise IT Management or Digital Marketing. Deadline 30 May 2027.
• Master of Applied Computer Science: a four-year degree in computer science (or equivalent courses, usually at least 12 CS courses) with a 70% average. A three-year Indian degree may not meet the four-year rule. Deadline 1 May 2027.
• Applicants to MACS must include an English test with the application.

For this course: IELTS 6.5 with no band below 6.0 (stated on the programme page).

Need a score? IELTS and PTE coaching is available with us.

This course starts in: September (apply by 30 May 2027).

1. 1Check the entry requirements and the deadline on the official course page.
2. 2Take IELTS, PTE or the test the university accepts, if you need one.
3. 3Prepare your documents: transcripts, statement of purpose, recommendation letters and CV.
4. 4Apply on the university's application portal and pay any application fee.
5. 5Accept your offer, meet any conditions and pay the deposit.
6. 6Apply for your student visa for Canada, then arrange accommodation.

• Valid passport
• Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets
• Bachelor's transcripts and degree certificate (diplomas and master's)
• English test score if English is not your first language
• Application fee of CAD 100

• National Entrance Scholarships

  First-year undergraduate

  Value: CAD 5,000 (85–89.9%), CAD 7,000 (90–95.9%) or CAD 12,000 (96%+), paid over four years

  Automatic consideration for full-time first-year students with a final average of 85% or more. Listed as open to all students; confirm with StFX that this includes your board.

  Official page

• Schwartz National Scholars

  First-year BBA

  Value: CAD 80,000 (CAD 20,000 a year for four years)

  Open to all nationalities. Full-time first-year BBA students with at least 90%, leadership and service. Separate application.

  Official page

• Faye and David Huestis Family Foundation Scholarship

  First-year undergraduate

  Value: CAD 5,000, one year

  Open to all nationalities. Full-time first-year students with at least 85%, leadership and service.

  Official page

• StFX Alumni Association Scholarship

  First-year undergraduate

  Value: CAD 2,000, one year

  Open to all nationalities, minimum 80% average.

  Official page

St. Francis Xavier University (StFX) is a public university in the small town of Antigonish, Nova Scotia. It calls itself one of the oldest universities in Atlantic Canada and is known for teaching quality, small classes and its X-ring, which graduates wear.

StFX is mainly an undergraduate university, with business (Gerald Schwartz School of Business), science, arts, nursing and education faculties. It also runs a small group of graduate programmes, including a two-year Master of Applied Computer Science with an optional eight-month paid co-op.

Business & Management courses at other universities in Canada

• Master of Global Business and EconomyAlgoma University2 years (4 semesters, no Spring classes), course-based, with a major research project; Brampton or Sault Ste. Marie · C$18,500 / year
• Project Management (Ontario College Graduate Certificate)Algonquin College1 year (2 terms) full time · C$18,054 / year
• Supply Chain Management - Global (Ontario College Graduate Certificate)Algonquin College1 year (2 terms) full time · C$17,713 / year
• Human Resource Management (Advanced Diploma)Assiniboine College8 months full-time (60 credits); needs a 2-year diploma or degree · C$16,790 / year
• Marketing (Advanced Diploma)Assiniboine College8 months full-time (60 credits); needs a 2-year diploma or degree · C$16,790 / year
• Digital Marketing (Post-Diploma Certificate)Bow Valley College2 terms · C$19,926 / year

More courses at St. Francis Xavier University

• Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Data Science2 years (60 credits); co-op available · C$22,100 / year
• Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Enterprise IT Management2 years; optional 4-month paid co-op · C$22,100 / year
• Master of Applied Computer Science (MACS)2 years full time (course-based); optional 8-month paid co-op · C$17,230 / year
• Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Business StudiesPost-baccalaureate diploma for degree holders; see the programme page for length · C$22,100 / year
• Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Accounting StudiesPost-baccalaureate diploma for degree holders; see the programme page for length · C$22,100 / year
• Bachelor of Science in Computer ScienceFour-year bachelor's (BA or BSc) · C$22,100 / year

We researched this page on 28 Oct 2026 from the university's own pages. Fees, entry rules and intakes change every year; confirm them on the official course page before you apply. Listing a course doesn't mean Admission Mantra represents the university.

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