Diploma in Integrated Marketing Communications
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The Diploma in Integrated Marketing Communications is ideal if you're looking to start out on your career in marketing communications, or you're already working in the area of marketing and want to extend your knowledge and expertise. You'll learn from tutors with plenty of industry experience, and benefit from the emphasis placed on linking theory to workplace practice. You will develop skills in areas like advertising, public relations, and digital media work, and be taught how to think strategically. Once you've done these courses you can help your company grow its revenues and its customer base through a wide range of professional marketing roles.
Want to take your studies further?
You might choose to follow your diploma with a Bachelor of Business, Bachelor of Applied Communication, or a Graduate Diploma in Marketing
Download the Enrolment Guide and Timetable.
| Programme Code | MN4415 |
|---|---|
| Study Method | Full time or part time |
| Qualification | MIT Diploma |
| Duration | One year (full time) or equivalent (part time) |
| Applications | Close when programme is full |
| Start Dates | February and July |
| Level | 6 |
| Credits | 120 |
Offered by
Faculty of Business - Communication
Entry Requirements
Applicants must meet the following entry requirements:
- NCEA 42 credits at Level 3, with a minimum of 4 credits in reading and a minimum of 4 credits in writing, both at Level 2 or
- NCEA 64 credits at Level 2, with a minimum of 4 credits in reading and a minimum of 4 credits in writing, both at Level 2 or
- Have completed a Level 5 diploma, such as NZ Diploma in Business, National Diploma in Business (Level 5), ATTTO Diploma in Tourism Management, or similar or
- Applicants with relevant work experience, who can show evidence of ability to study at degree level and
- Have English language competence to undertake this programme which is taught and assessed in English
Any applicant whose first language is not English may be asked to provide evidence of an overall IELTS (Academic) band score of 6.5 (with no score below 6.0) or equivalent.
Applicants will be accepted in order of application.
Cost
$5,200 (approx)
International Student Fees
$16,900 (approx)
Programme Summary
You must successfully complete 8 courses to graduate. For details on how to select your courses see enrolment guide EG5.
Course selection includes:
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Public Relations and Event Management
Course Code – 186.504
Understand public relations approaches, methodology, campaigns and media needs.
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Digital Media Design
Course Code – 562.595
Understand the principles of design and the development of digital media for communication purposes.
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Marketing 1
Course Code – 351.509
Learn the fundamental principles of marketing and their application to the business environment. Apply this marketing knowledge to develop a marketing plan.
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Advertising Practice
Course Code – 361.615
Gain an understanding of the wider advertising industry in New Zealand and issues about its future. Develop a sound knowledge of the concepts and principles of advertising, reflecting its role in the marketing mix and evaluate the likely effectiveness of advertising strategies – both creative and media.
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Project in Creative Marketing
Course Code – 351.629
Undertake a project of an applied nature in the field of marketing communications. The project involves identifying a problem, researching the problem, developing relevant marketing communication materials and providing recommendations to the client.
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Consumer Behaviour
Course Code – 351.626
Gain a sound knowledge of the concepts, principles and theories of consumer behaviour, skills in literature search, and the ability to apply such knowledge and research to marketing and advertising activity.
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Integrated Marketing Communications
Course Code – 351.616
Develop, analyse and present promotional programmes incorporating reasoned objectives, strategies and tactics.
You will need to plan your course of study carefully to ensure you meet pre-requisite and co-requisite requirements. You should discuss your study plan with the Programme Leader.
Further Training or Study
Bachelor of Business
Bachelor of Applied Communication
Graduate Diploma in Marketing
Career Opportunities
Marketing Assistant or marketing communications roles.




