Graduate Diploma in Marketing

Sales & Marketing

A course by

NMIT

A one-year (full-time) or part-time graduate diploma designed for those with a degree or extensive business experience wishing to specialise in marketing at an advanced undergraduate level.

NZ$8,566

inc GST

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This course starts anytime

NZQA Level 7 Certification (120 Credits)

Study Level

Advanced

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Blended study

This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions

Available in 2 locations

It will take a total of 34 weeks

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Demonstrate and apply core business competences

Exhibit critical thinking, decision making, negotiation, presentation and problem solving skills, and manage self and others in business contexts.

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Research and evaluate business information

Assess and critically evaluate relevant business information and communicate it effectively both in writing and verbally.

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Evaluate and adopt decision-making approaches

Select and apply different approaches to decision making as required by the business environment.

What You're Signing Up For

The Graduate Diploma in Marketing at NMIT (Te Pūkenga) enables students with a prior degree or substantial business experience to specialise in marketing. This qualification equips graduates with advanced marketing knowledge and professional business skills, preparing them for immediate roles in diverse marketing functions. The programme includes compulsory courses in marketing management, research methods, strategic management, and buyer behaviour, with electives in areas such as operations, HR, and project management. Classes are run face-to-face in Nelson and via video link in Marlborough.

Course Content

  • Research Methods
  • Marketing Management
  • Marketing Applications
  • Sales Management
  • Integrated Marketing Communications
  • Strategic Marketing Management
  • Buyer Behaviour and Marketing Research
  • Advanced Business Project
  • Advanced Operations Management (elective)
  • Advanced Human Resource Management (elective)
  • Strategic Management (elective)
  • Project Management (elective)

What you need to know first

Bachelor’s degree in any discipline.

Alternative entry for applicants with extensive business experience demonstrating skills for tertiary study (subject to approval).

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What sort of industry will this job lead to

  • Marketing

  • Sales

  • Business

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Future employment opportunities might be

  • Marketing Manager

  • Marketing Assistant

  • Customer Operations Specialist

  • Customer Support Engineer

  • Customer Experience Specialist

  • Quality Programme Officer

  • Online Communications Officer

  • Digital Marketing Specialist