Introduction
Make your mark in the world of business
This course will provide you with a strong foundation of the principles and conceptual frameworks of marketing, as used in both academia and the workplace, within a business context which focuses on economic strategies, financial outcomes and entrepreneurship. You’ll explore a variety of cognitive, technical and communication skills to analyse, review and explore marketing problems, providing innovative solutions for a range of real-world public, private and not-for-profit enterprises.
You’ll study how consumers behave in different settings, and will develop innovative marketing plans for domestic and international frameworks. You’ll also learn how to conduct marketing research and will explore the genre of digital marketing, while gaining skills in negotiation and sales management. This highly practical course centres on using innovative and challenging real-world scenarios for assignment and project work, and you’ll graduate as a confident and experienced marketeer ready for employment across a range of business sectors.
Study a Bachelor of Business (Marketing) at UC and you will:
- integrate theory and practice in marketing and articulate the impacts of recent developments within the field
- critically evaluate a range of core business skills to find solutions to future work challenges in legal, economic and global business environments
- analyse and apply a range of contemporary approaches to business innovation and organisational change
- develop experience of professional management in work and organisations, demonstrating creativity and initiative in new situations
- apply a range of ethical, socially responsible and sustainable solutions in a changing business environment
- reflect upon levels of personal autonomy and accountability associated with the decision-making process
- locate and evaluate a range of research frameworks and skills within the field of marketing.
Work Integrated Learning
The Bachelor of Business (Marketing) integrates theoretical learning with practice thanks to regular authentic Work Integrated Learning (WIL) experiences. Academics and industry work together to facilitate a range of diverse opportunities, including work simulations, internship workshops and placements, industry projects, competitions, exhibitions, overseas study tours and more.
You’ll undertake hands-on marketing practice using both hypothetical and real-world scenarios, including the development of strategic and international marketing plans, blogs and online presence audits. Previous marketing students have undertaken internships across a range of sectors, with organisations such as The Q Theatre, forty2 Edventures, Kicks Entertainment, Canberra Cavalry, In the City Canberra, Workspace 2580, Get it Sorted, CBR Innovation Network, Entry 29, Canberra International Music Festival and the Brumbies.
Career opportunities
- Marketing manager
- Advertising account manager
- Brand manager
- Social media manager
- Events manager
- Marketing consultant
- Marketing analyst
- Media analyst
- Promotions manager
- Sponsorship manager
- Web analytics consultant
- Retail manager
- Sales manager
Course-specific information
Accreditation for this course will be sought by the Australian Marketing Institute (AMI).
High-achieving students can enrol in the Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) program.
Professional Accreditation
To be advised.
Admission Requirements
Requirements
Admission to this course is based on an entrance rank. A rank can be achieved by the following means:
- Year 12 ATAR
- other Australian Qualification
- work experience
- overseas qualification
We also offer a number of entry initiatives that give you the opportunity to gain entry to the University via alternate pathway programs and admissions schemes.
More information is available on our Alternative Entry page: http://www.canberra.edu.au/future-students/applications/apply-now/alternative-entry
Information on admission closing dates can be found here.
Credit Arrangements
Credit arrangements (if available) for this course can be found on the University's Credit Search website.
English Language Requirements
Academic IELTS of 6.0 or equivalent, with no band score below 6.0
Fees
Information for Fee Paying Students
Year | Domestic | International |
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2021 | CSP | $32,300 |
The fees detailed above are the annual fee rates for the course. The annual rate is the fee that applies to standard full-time enrolment, which is 24 credit points. The final fee charged is based on the proportion of 24 credit points in which a student enrols. Students enrolled in a Commonwealth Support Place (CSP) are required to make a contribution towards the cost of their education, which is set by the Commonwealth Government. Information on Commonwealth Supported Places, HECS-HELP and how fees are calculated can be found here.
Typical Study Pattern
Course Information
Course Requirements
In addition to course requirements, in order to successfully complete your course you may need to meet the inherent requirements. Please refer to the inherent requirements statement applicable to your course.
Course Duration
Standard six semesters full-time or equivalent. Maximum twenty semesters.
Unit Delivery Modes
Delivery modes for units in this degree are yet to be confirmed. Please contact us for more details.Admission Periods
Year | Location | Domestic | International |
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2021 | UC - Canberra, Bruce | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
2022 | UC - Canberra, Bruce | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
2023 | UC - Canberra, Bruce | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
Assumed Knowledge
None.
Awards
Award(s) | Official Abbreviation |
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Bachelor of Business (Marketing) | BBus (Mktg) |