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Graduate Certificate in Marketing

Completing postgraduate studies in Marketing will place you at the interface between an organisation and its customers.
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Careers and further study

Take your studies to a new level with a postgraduate degree and discover what career opportunities lie ahead.

Career Pathways

Graduates can choose to work in a variety of areas, including advertising, marketing research and analysis, public relations, and marketing and communications. Opportunities are available in agencies, as well as in the public, private and not-for-profit sectors.
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Career Pathways

Graduates can choose to work in a variety of areas, including advertising, marketing research and analysis, public relations, and marketing and communications. Opportunities are available in agencies, as well as in the public, private and not-for-profit sectors.
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Advertising Professional

Create ideas to be used in the development of advertising and communication programs, and plan and execute advertising campaigns.

Advertising and Public Relations Manager

Manage direct advertising, public relations, sales and marketing activities within an organisation.

Analyst

Use your skills to define software requirements, identify specifications and guide program design and development.

Management Consultant

Examine organisational structures, methods, systems and procedures to solve organisational problems and streamline efficiency.

Market Research Analyst

Collect and analyse data and information to improve marketing and anticipate product demand.

Marketing Specialist

Identify market opportunities and advise on pricing and promotion of an organisation's products or services.

Policy Analyst

Guide design, implementation and modification of government and commercial operations and programs through policy.

Policy and Planning Manager

Direct development of policy advice and strategic planning within government agencies, community not-for-profit organisations or companies.

Program or Project Manager

Coordinate programs, special projects and support services, including management of staff and resources to ensure project completion is on time and within budget.

Public Relations Professional

Develop, refine and coordinate an organisation's presentation methods to clients, the public and stakeholders and oversee the internal information flow.

Further Study

Students who complete the Graduate Certificate in Marketing with a weighted average of at least 65% may choose to progress into the Master of Marketing or Master of Commerce, with full credit for completed units.
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Further Study

Students who complete the Graduate Certificate in Marketing with a weighted average of at least 65% may choose to progress into the Master of Marketing or Master of Commerce, with full credit for completed units.

Fees and scholarships

Learn more about the fees that apply to you for this course. For fee type definitions and further assistance, see the Fee Calculator Help page. You can also search our database for scholarships that are relevant to you or this course.

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Postgraduate - fee paying students

Annual course fees are calculated based on a standard annual study load of 48 credit points.

Course Credit Points
24
Total Course Fee - 2020
$16,050.00
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Scholarships

Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.

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Admission requirements

If you’re interested in furthering your career by studying this postgraduate degree, find out the admission details below.

Admission Requirements

To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have—a bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA; and either:
(a) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 60 per cent;
or
(b) a valid Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) score of at least 5501; or
(c) at least five years of relevant, documented professional experience considered by UWA (following an interview and assessment process) to be sufficient to permit satisfactory completion of the course.
1 GMAT is valid for 5 years.
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Admission Requirements

To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have—a bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA; and either:
(a) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 60 per cent;
or
(b) a valid Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) score of at least 5501; or
(c) at least five years of relevant, documented professional experience considered by UWA (following an interview and assessment process) to be sufficient to permit satisfactory completion of the course.
1 GMAT is valid for 5 years.

Ranking and Selection Process

Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on the relevant requirements.
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Ranking and Selection Process

Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on the relevant requirements.

English competency

English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place.

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Course details

The Graduate Certificate in Marketing will equip you with core knowledge in the field. The course can serve as a standalone qualification, or as an entry pathway into the Master of Marketing.

About The Course

Marketing focuses on making and keeping customers by finding, communicating and sustaining the competitive advantage that makes a company truly successful. Topics covered in Marketing include advertising, company strategy, competitive analysis, and value creation.
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About The Course


Marketing focuses on making and keeping customers by finding, communicating and sustaining the competitive advantage that makes a company truly successful. Topics covered in Marketing include advertising, company strategy, competitive analysis, and value creation.

Marketing students at UWA have the opportunity to undertake projects for real-life organisations, and have previously worked with companies including Coles, Google, Microsoft, Rio Tinto, Tourism WA, Transperth, and Westpac.
Graduate Certificate in Marketing

Quick Details

Status
  • Available 2019
Locations
  • Perth (Crawley campus)
Attendance
  • Part-time only
Delivery
  • On-campus
Starting dates
  • Semester 1, Semester 2
Weekly contact time
  • 12 hours per unit per week (comprising 3 hours of contact time and 9 hours of individual study time)
Level of study
  • Postgraduate
Course Code
  • 41290
  • This course is not available to international student visa holders
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Graduate Certificate in Marketing

Quick Details

Status
  • Available 2019
Locations
  • Perth (Crawley campus)
Attendance
  • Part-time only
Delivery
  • On-campus
Starting dates
  • Semester 1, Semester 2
Weekly contact time
  • 12 hours per unit per week (comprising 3 hours of contact time and 9 hours of individual study time)
Level of study
  • Postgraduate
Course Code
  • 41290
  • This course is not available to international student visa holders
Full time/part time duration
  • 1 year part-time
Degrees course is available in
  • Graduate Certificate in Marketing

Course Structure

Postgraduate coursework degrees and combined (coursework and research) degrees comprise a number of units. Refer to the course structure for more information.

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We understand that life is busy. That's why our postgraduate courses are designed so you can balance your work and studies. Our flexible postgraduate experience includes the opportunity to study part time, a range of units that are taught after hours, and the option to learn via intensive units. Ask our Student Central team for advice on choosing the right postgraduate route for you. Find out more here.

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