Diploma of Marketing
 
National Code
:
BSB51207
VTAC Code:
 
Location:
Elgar Campus
Study Area:
Marketing;
Career Card:
Marketing Officer
Duration:
PT: 1 year
Intake Dates:
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What does this course involve?

Looking to start or develop your career assisting marketing or product managers in small to medium sized organisations? This practical course is taught by qualified academics who have had practical marketing experience.

This course will provide you with an in-depth understanding of marketing across a wide range of industry sectors. You will learn about the role of marketing in a dynamic business environment and understand the concepts and strategies employed by successful marketers.

You will learn how to create marketing strategies, write marketing plans, manage the marketing process, undertake direct and international marketing and build online customer loyalty.

You may choose from a range of electives such as developing workplace policy and procedure for sustainability, managing projects, budgets and financial plans or customer service or recruitment.

What employment opportunities will I have?

This course is specifically designed for people who are looking to gain an entry-level position in the field of marketing. It is also suitable for individuals who already work in this area and are seeking to formalise their experience for career development and advancement purposes. For students looking to study at university, this course is an excellent pathway and provides a smooth transition to tertiary education.

Accreditation

  • This course is government accredited and has national recognition
  • Victorian Office of Higher Education accredited

What further study options will I have?

After successful completion of this course you may choose to further your study with the Advanced Diploma of Management or the Bachelor of Commerce (Applied).

Box Hill Institute has a Credit Transfer Agreement with Australian Catholic University (ACU) to grant you 80 credit points in their Bachelor of Marketing.

Contact Business Programs Administration for further details.

Can I apply?

Ideally you will have successfully completed Year 12, or qualify as mature age. Workplace experience in management and/or marketing would be an advantage.

How do I apply?

Direct entry. Beginning and mid year intake.

If you have any queries, please contact the Institute on 1300 BOX HILL (1300 269 445).

How will I be selected for this course?

  • Assessment of application

Length of course

Part time - 1 year (1 evening per week 6pm - 9.30pm)

Where will I study?

Elgar Campus

What costs and other fees should I expect?

Take a Short Survey

This course is subject to Government subsidy for eligible students. Complete the eligibility survey now to see if you will receive government assistance for this course. If you are not eligible for government subsidy, the full fee will apply.

Government Subsidised Fees

  1. Tuition Fee - $9.00 per hour. This course will typically cost $4,140.00 (full time).
  2. Service and Amenities Fee - $70.00 or $100.00
  3. Material Fees - contact the Institute

For a breakdown of unit prices, view the 2013 Fee Schedule.

You may be eligible for VET FEE-HELP (an Australian Government loan scheme).

Full Fee

$12.43 per hour. This course will typically cost $5,717.80 (full time).

If you are an employer seeking training for groups of employees, contact the Institute for a customised package.

For a breakdown of unit prices, view the 2013 Fee Schedule

How will I be assessed?

  • Oral presentation
  • Written assessment
  • Project work

Will my previous experience or study count?

Advanced Standing is approved recognition of prior learning that is displayed as an Exemption (EX) on the student’s academic record. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) or Recognition of Current Competencies (RCC) takes into account the knowledge and skills you’ve already gained through your previous education and work. This may be through formal or informal training, paid or unpaid work experience, and can earn you credit if relevant to your chosen course.

 
Units of Competency

BSBADV507B
Develop a Media Plan
60.00 hr
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to interpret an advertising brief to develop a media plan within a given budget. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
BSBMKG501B
Identify And Evaluate Marketing Opportunities
70.00 hr

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to identify, evaluate and take advantage of marketing opportunities by analysing market data, distinguishing the characteristics of possible markets and assessing the viability of changes to operations. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.

BSBMKG502B
Establish And Adjust The Marketing Mix
60.00 hr

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to determine the optimum marketing mix for a business through analysis of inter related marketing components. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.

BSBMKG506B
Plan Market Research
50.00 hr
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to plan market research by identifying market research needs, defining market research objectives, identifying data gathering approaches and developing a market research plan. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
BSBMKG514A
Implement And Monitor Marketing Activities
50.00 hr

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to implement marketing activities described in a marketing plan, to monitor their effectiveness in meeting organisational marketing objectives, and take actions to improve marketing performance. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.

BSBMKG515A
Conduct a Marketing Audit
40.00 hr
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to prepare for, conduct and report on a marketing audit in accordance with an organisation's marketing plan. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
BSBMKG516A
Profile International Markets
50.00 hr
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to select and confirm an appropriate international market. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
BSBMKG517A
Analyse Consumer Behaviour For Specific International Markets
60.00 hr
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to analyse consumer behaviour for specific international markets. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
The student tuition fee is indicative only and subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Additional fees may apply such as student services and amenities fees. Tuition fees are charged at an hourly rate based on a unit’s total hours (degree courses excepted). All course level fees quoted are indicative annual fees only, based on the most common annual full time load for the course, or for part time and correspondence courses, an average annual student load. However annual fees may vary depending on the number and mix of units chosen at enrolment for study in the calendar year, including the number and mix of elective units chosen. In subsequent calendar years, fees may be subject to an increase in line with annual Institute fee pricing reviews. Fee rates are correct at the time of publishing. This qualification may have prerequisites, co-requisite or bridging units from lower or higher level qualifications. An offer of a place is always subject to places being available. The Institute reserves the right to close applications when the course is full. Where minimum course numbers are not met, the course may be cancelled at short notice. In such instances and only when possible, an alternative option may be suggested for accredited courses. For further clarification please seek advice from the Institute.