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Advanced Diploma of Marketing and Communication

Code: BSB60520

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Overview

Campus

Preston

Campus

Preston

Duration

6 months full time

Requirements

Click here to see entry requirements

Requirements

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Next Intake

July

Take your marketing skills to the next level

If you’re ready to take your career in marketing and communication to the next level, our Advanced Diploma of Marketing and Communication BSB60520 is the course you need to stay ahead of the game. This course will prepare you for a highly-paid job in an industry with a predicted 16,000 job openings a year, that is always looking for new creative perspectives. Combine your creativity with specialised skills to become qualified for management positions within the marketing industry, or to start your own marketing business

Learn how to manage in the real world

You’ll build on your skills and knowledge in marketing strategy, and develop and hone your skills in marketing strategy development, marketing planning and management skills, including risk assessment, diversity policy, market research and evaluating campaign effectiveness.

Career Pathways

Where will the Advanced Diploma of Marketing and Communication BSB60520 take me?

This qualification is the ideal first-step into the management tier of the marketing industry. You might work in marketing management, research or planning, in direct marketing or in services marketing. You could even become your own boss, and start your own marketing business.

Marketing Administrative Assistant
Assistant Marketing Manager
Marketing Assistant

Study Pathways

Successful completion of this course will enable you to enrol in our Bachelor of Business with up to 12 subjects towards completion of the degree.

“I found really useful knowledge at Melbourne Polytechnic. Marketing involves everything, and there are tonnes of industries to work at in marketing.”

Max Taishi Kiyuna

Marketing and Communication Graduate

Course Details

Class Schedule

As per timetable and a minimum of two days per week.

Assessment Methods

Combination of assessment methods will be used including reports, assignments, presentations, case studies, industry or simulated industry work experience.

Units of Study

The hours displayed are nominal, actual classroom hours delivered may differ. Please contact us for the latest student contact hours information.

Code	Subject	Elective	Hours
BSBCRT512	Originate and develop concepts	Core	30
BSBFIN501	Manage budgets and financial plans	Core	70
BSBLDR601	Lead and manage organisational change	Core	60
BSBMKG543	Plan and interpret market research	Core	50
BSBMKG621	Develop organisational marketing strategy	Core	60
BSBMKG622	Manage organisational marketing processes	Core	50
BSBMKG623	Develop marketing plans	Core	50
BSBMKG624	Manage market research	Core	50
BSBMKG626	Develop advertising campaigns	Core	60
BSBMKG627	Execute advertising campaigns	Core	70
BSBOPS601	Develop and implement business plans	Core	60
BSBTWK601	Develop and maintain strategic business networks	Core	50

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Our information sessions will give you an in-depth look at your chosen area of study and answer your questions about your course.

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Fees & Costs

Tuition Fees

	Government subsidised fee	Non-subsidised fee
Tuition fee	$5450	$8100
Maximum annual amenities	$250	$250
Total payable	$5700	$8350

Per year	$0
Per semester	$7000

The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment.

Displayed course fees are indicative only. There are many variables that impact the total amount of your full course costs including qualification for government subsidies, concessions or recognition of prior learning. Tuition fees do not include the cost of student amenities or material costs.

This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding. Contact us to find out if you’re eligible for a Government subsidy.

Melbourne Polytechnic offers a range of payment options to help you pay your tuition fees, so you can get on with your studies.

Fees displayed are effective for new applications received on or after 1st of November. Tuition fees do not include textbooks, course materials or overseas student health insurance and visa fees.

After initial deposit, international students are able to pay tuition fees in installments, four times per year.

For more detailed information please read the International Student Fees.

Materials

Lists of required materials, books and timetables will be provided at course induction or class enrolment by the teaching department.

Fees explained

The fees for those ineligible for a government-funded enrolment.

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The cost of tuition for those eligible for government funding.

Check your eligibility here.

Additional expenses

The Student Services and Amenities Fee is charged at forty cents (40 cents) per student contact hour and is capped over a twelve (12) month period, effective from the enrolment date, to:

$250 for full fee-paying students; and
$175 for concession-paying students studying Certificate I, II, III, or IV.

Amenities fees are used to improve non-academic services including libraries, counselling services, student support, and recreational activities.

You will be required to purchase textbooks. A full book list will be provided at enrolment or class induction by the teaching department.

You’re expected to have access to a computer. Computers are available in Melbourne Polytechnic’s computer labs and library if you do not have a computer at home.

You will be required to purchase textbooks. A full book list will be provided at enrolment or class induction by the teaching department.

Marketing courses at Melbourne Polytechnic

Certificate IV in Marketing and Communication BSB40820

Business Management and Accounting - Full Time - Preston

VTAC Business Management and Accounting - Full Time - Preston

Start generating sales from day one. Our Certificate IV in Marketing and Communication BSB40820 will get your marketing career off to a flying start. Learn a range of vital skills in our comprehensive course.

Diploma of Marketing and Communication BSB50620

Business Management and Accounting - Full Time - Preston

Enrol in our Diploma of Marketing and Communication BSB50620 to learn the practical application of contemporary marketing theory. You'll also benefit from our strong reputation within the industry.

Requirements

Entry to this qualification is limited to those individuals who have completed core units in Diploma of Marketing and Communication BSB50620 or the following core units:

BSBMKG541 Identify and evaluate marketing opportunities
BSBMKG542 Establish and monitor the marketing mix
BSBMKG552 Design and develop marketing communication plans
BSBMKG555 Write persuasive copy
BSBPMG430 Undertake project work

Equivalent competencies are predecessors to these units, which have been mapped as equivalent.

Or, have four years equivalent full-time relevant work experience.

Academic: Successful completion of Diploma of Marketing and Communication
English: Academic IELTS 5.5 with no individual band below 5.0, Pearson PTE Academic 42 overall with no individual communicative skill below 36, or Melbourne Polytechnic recognised equivalency.

Next Steps

We're really excited for you to join the Melbourne Polytechnic community and we look forward to supporting you on your education journey.

The first step to enrolling is completing the application short form from the Apply Now page.

You'll then receive a link to complete a few more personal details.

It is a mandatory government requirement for all prospective students to complete an online literacy and numeracy assessment.

Once you are ready to enrol, you will be invited to attend our Skills and Job Centre, or come to campus to complete your enrolment in person.

For Diplomas and Advanced Diplomas, you may be eligible for a VET Student Loan. Read more about them here.

If you need assistance with your application and the next steps, you can contact one of our Education and Course Advisors on 1300 635 276 or follow a step-by-step guide to enrolling for vocational education local students.

When we receive your application, the International Office will be in contact with you shortly to discuss your application and provide you additional instructions.

If you'd like to speak to one of our International Office staff directly, call 1300 635 276