2011-12 University Calendar
 Kwantlen Polytechnic University  Calendar  2011-12  Faculty of Business  Marketing: Certificate

Marketing: Certificate

Description

Marketing emphasizes competitive advantages of for-profit and not-for-profit organizations and examines the inter-relationships that exist among their customers or members, the competition, and internal resources. A key part of marketing consists of gaining insights into customer needs and then developing effective marketing strategies.

In the Marketing Certificate Program, students complete marketing courses followed by practical courses in sales and sales management, marketing management and small business management. In addition, they may choose specialized marketing courses in advertising, retailing, international marketing, selling and sales management, buyer behaviour, E-marketing, and marketing research as electives.

Due to prerequisite and course scheduling considerations careful course planning is required. Students should consult an Educational Advisor when considering the Marketing Certificate. (The Certificate may be completed in two semesters dependent on course offerings).

Career Opportunities

The Marketing Certificate provides students with a thorough grounding in marketing. It is designed for students with business experience and for those who have earned a diploma or degree in another subject and wish to pursue or further their business careers. The Certificate provides students and graduates from programs such as computer information systems, engineering, fashion design, graphics, accounting, interior design, horticulture, public relations, and arts and science with job-ready business and marketing skills.

Program Admission Requirements

General university admission requirements apply to this program including the undergraduate-level English Proficiency Requirement.

Content

Students must complete 30 credits that includes:

All of:
  MRKT 1199 Introduction to Marketing 3 credits
  MRKT 1235 Small Business Essentials 3 credits
  MRKT 1299 Consumer Behaviour 3 credits
  MRKT 2333 Marketing Management I 3 credits
  MRKT 2360 Selling and Sales Management* 3 credits
Two of:
  MRKT 2340 Marketing Research 3 credits
  MRKT 2321 Retail Management I 3 credits
  MRKT 2401 Advertising 3 credits
  MRKT 2430 Marketing Simulation 3 credits
  MRKT 2444 Marketing Management II 3 credits
  MRKT 2455 International Marketing 3 credits
Electives:
  Any three university courses numbered 1100 or higher.

* Note: Students are required to participate in an actual sales project that counts towards part of their graded assessment.

For Graduation purposes only:

Graduation

Upon successful completion of this program, students are eligible to receive a Certificate in Marketing.

Last Updated: Nov 7, 2011

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