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GC-MKTG

Marketing

Graduate certificate

Develop the fundamental skills you need to change to a career in marketing.

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  • Qualification
    Graduate Certificate in Marketing
  • Duration
    6 months full-time
  • Credit
    100
  • CRICOS
    044636M
  • Location
    Curtin Perth
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Deadlines for applying direct to Curtin

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Curtin Online 4, 2022

12 September 2022

Applications now closed!

Semester 1, 2023

15 August 2022

Applications now closed!

Semester 2, 2023

Applications now open!

14 July 2023

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Why study Marketing at Curtin?

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Curtin is ranked in the top one per cent of universities worldwide.

Academic Ranking of World Universities 2022.

Get the Curtin edge

Access to leadership programs, specialist facilities and industry placements give you a competitive edge in the job market.

Marketing

Outline

Outline

The Graduate Certificate in Marketing is ideal if you want to develop the fundamental skills of marketing or extend your knowledge in various marketing areas.

You will learn about buyer behaviour, marketing communications, international marketing, and marketing intelligence. You’ll have the opportunity to undertake a hands-on marketing research project and learn how data analytics is used to guide marketing decisions.

The course is also an entry point for further postgraduate qualifications, such as the Master of Marketing.

See our handbook for more course information.

What jobs can the Graduate Certificate in Marketing lead to?

Careers

  • Advertising professional
  • Marketing specialist
  • Media producer
  • Media buyer
  • Public relations professional

Industries

  • Advertising
  • Government
  • Leisure and tourism
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail and wholesale
  • Service industries

What you'll learn

  • demonstrate proficiency in analysing, synthesing and implementing innovative marketing principles, practices, and strategies
  • develop and implement innovative marketing strategies by considering diverse ethical, global, and socially responsible perspectives
  • develop real-world marketing solutions through the implementation of research skills and relevant technological applications
  • communicate complex marketing information, online and offline, to engage with relevant stakeholders effectively and professionally

Admission criteria

What you need in order to get into this course. There are different pathway options depending on your level of work and education experience.

A bachelor degree (or equivalent) in any discipline, or at least 5 years' relevant work experience. Applicants must also meet Curtin's English language proficiency requirements.

English requirements

Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English. Specific English requirements for this course are outlined in the IELTS table below.

You may demonstrate English proficiency using the following tests and qualifications.

IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System)

Writing

6.0

Speaking

6.0

Reading

6.0

Listening

6.0

Overall band score

6.5

Credit for recognised learning (CRL)

Use your experience to get credit towards your degree

Finish your course sooner with credit for your previous study or work experience.

Fees and charges

Domestic fee paying postgraduate

2023 Fee year:

$14,569*

Domestic

2024 Fee year:

$15,907*

Domestic

Fees are indicative only.

* Based on a first-year full-time study load of 100 credits. The total cost will depend on your course options (i.e. units selected and time taken to complete).

Important fee information

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Location

For start dates, please view the academic calendar.

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2022

Curtin Online 4
  • Online

2023

Semester 1
  • On campus
Semester 2
  • On campus

2024

Semester 1
  • On campus
Semester 2
  • On campus

2025

Semester 1
  • On campus
Semester 2
  • On campus

2026

Semester 1
  • On campus
Semester 2
  • On campus

All endeavours are made to ensure location information for courses is up to date but please note they are subject to change.

The University reserves the right to withdraw any unit of study or program which it offers, to impose limitations on enrolment in any unit or program, and/or to vary arrangements for any program.

How to apply

Please review information on how to apply for the campus of your choice

Please note that each campus has different application deadlines. Please view our application deadlines page for further information.

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