Dip (Marketing)* *(also offered in Gqeberha).

Nelson Mandela University

Dip (Marketing)* *(also offered in Gqeberha).

Programme Overview:

This diploma is acknowledged as a solid entrance-level qualification to the exciting global marketing arena. What sets this popular programme aside is its dynamic career dedicated slant. Students are exposed to relevant, exciting and broad-based career training options. The skills and knowledge obtained are in tune with the needs of both commerce and industry.

Faculty:

Faculty of Business & Economic Sciences

Delivery mode & duration of study:

Full-time 3 years

Qualification type:

Diploma (Dip)

Department:

Admission Requirements

Applicant score for Mathematics:

330

Applicant score for Technical Mathematics:

330

Applicant score for Mathematical Literacy:

345

Subjects requirements:

• Minimum NSC statutory requirements for diploma entry must be met. • Mathematics or Technical Mathematics – 40%, or Mathematical Literacy – 60%. • Alternatively, applicants who completed all modules in the Higher Certificate (Business Studies) qualification, with an academic average of 60% or higher may be considered.

Career opportunities:

Advertising, personal selling and sales management, product and brand management, customer relationship management, merchandising, wholesaling and retail marketing, media management, direct response marketing, marketing communications, public relations / promotions, marketing research, marketing administration and planning, marketing forecasting and analysis, international / export marketing, small business marketing.

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