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M80 Graduate Diploma of Business (Marketing)

The Graduate Diploma of Business (Marketing) program is designed for business practitioners who wish to further their knowledge and understanding of marketing. 

 

The program aims to provide a balance between theory and practice. Participants are exposed to research and case study material in each area and through seminars, discussions and assigned project work. The course offers flexibility, and a choice of units.

 

The School of Marketing’s academic staff comprises current and former industry practitioners with solid academic backgrounds. Current working professionals will have a distinct advantage because of their experience in their respective industries, however the course is also ideal for new degree holders who wish to pursue a career in marketing and business. Marketing is regarded as an excellent route to top management positions and widely recognised as the driving force of modern businesses.

 

The Graduate Diploma of Business (Marketing) constitutes Stage 1 & 2 of the Master of Professional Marketing.

 

Opportunities:

  • qualifies you for employment in marketing management, advertising, market research, sales, public relations and merchandising.
  • provides you with practical skills which will give you the edge over your competitors.

  • develops analytical skills and creativity in decision making.
  • provides you with additional qualifications which will improve your promotional opportunities.
 
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

An undergraduate degree OR equivalent prior learning including at least five years appropriate professional experience. 

 
COURSE LOCATION
This course is available on Mt Lawley Campus.
 
MODE OF STUDY
This course is available by Full-time, or Part-time mode.
 
MODE OF DELIVERY
This course is available in the following mode of delivery - On-campus.
 
COURSE STRUCTURE

Successful completion of 120 credit points (8 units) over a one or two year period.

 
STAGE 1:
Successful completion of 60 credit points (4 units) over a one or two year period.
 
MKT4101 Marketing IV 15
 
Plus 30 credit points (2 units) selected from the core Marketing units:
MKT4110 Consumer Behaviour IV 15
MKT4112 Promotional Marketing IV 15
MKT4113 Professional Communication IV 15
MKT4273 Services Marketing IV 15
 
Plus 15 credit points (1 unit) selected from (1) an area of specialisation; these specialisations could include Sales, Wine Marketing, International Marketing, Sport Marketing, Tourism, Leisure and Marketing Research; OR (2) any elective within the Faculty; OR (3) any other units approved by the Head of School (Marketing, Tourism and Leisure) or nominee.
 
STAGE 2:
Successful completion of an additional 60 credit points (4 units)
 
MKT4130 Marketing Research IV 15
 
Plus 30 credit points (2 units) selected from the core Marketing units:
MKT4110 Consumer Behaviour IV 15
MKT4112 Promotional Marketing IV 15
MKT4113 Professional Communication IV 15
MKT4273 Services Marketing IV 15
 
Plus 15 credit points (1 unit) selected from (1) an area of specialisation; these specialisation areas could include units in Sales, Wine Marketing, International Marketing, Sport Marketing, Tourism, Leisure and Marketing Research; OR (2) any elective within the Faculty; OR (3) any other units approved by the Head of School (Marketing, Tourism and Leisure) or nominee.
 
 
 
 
Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes, Graduate Attributes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Student Equity, Diversity and Disability Service website:
http://intranet.ecu.edu.au/student/support/student-equity

Last Updated - Higher Education: 9/30/2006 VET: 9/30/2006