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Courses Handbook 2011

This handbook contains information for courses and units at Curtin in 2011.
Information for current year courses and units is available at Courses Handbook 2010.

295013 v.9 Postgraduate Diploma in Commerce (Marketing)

PGradDipCom(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 042199K
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 1 Year

Introduction (HB)

Designed for applicants with an undergraduate business degree wanting to enhance their skills, knowledge and understanding to build their level of expertise in a range of marketing areas.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

A recognised undergraduate degree in Business, Commerce or a related field.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.

Duration and Availability

This fee-paying course is one year full-time or equivalent part-time study. Limited units may be offered in an intensive format.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials.

Course Structure Disclaimer

Curtin University reserves the right to alter the internal composition of any course to ensure learning outcomes retain maximum relevance. Any changes to the internal composition of a course will protect the right of students to complete the course within the normal timeframe and will not result in additional cost to students through a requirement to undertake additional units.

Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit
Year 1 Semester 1
  SELECT 4 OPTIONS   100.0
  100.0
Year 1 Semester 2
10968 v.5   Strategic Business Planning 650 6.0 25.0
12204 v.2   Business Research Project (Marketing) 591 3.0 25.0
  SELECT 2 OPTIONS   50.0
  100.0
Optional Units (No Year Level Specified) Hrs/Wk Credit
12468 v.3   Current Marketing Issues 600 3.0 25.0
12469 v.3   Sales Management and Negotiations 569 3.0 25.0
12471 v.3   Marketing of Services 610 3.0 25.0
12473 v.3   Tourism and Event Marketing 570 3.0 25.0
12474 v.3   International Marketing 615 3.0 25.0
12477 v.4   Public Relations (Principles) 500 3.0 25.0
12535 v.4   Public Relations (Strategies) 520 3.0 25.0
305616 v.1   Advertising 511 3.0 25.0
5283 v.8   Competitive Marketing Strategies 563 3.0 25.0
5518 v.8   Marketing Intelligence and Research 562 3.0 25.0
5519 v.9   Electronic Marketing 585 3.0 25.0
5761 v.7   Buyer Behaviour and Analysis 561 3.0 25.0
5762 v.8   Global Marketing Communications 640 3.0 25.0

Availability

Year Location Period All* Internal Partially Online Internal^ External Fully Online#
2011 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y        
2011 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y        

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.

* The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.

^ Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.

# Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.