International Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing (Level 7)
Earn a qualification recognising your professional expertise in Healthcare management and enhance your skills in leading online learning initiatives.
About the course
Aim of the Programme:
Marketing is pivotal to the growth of businesses and is a much sought-after qualification among professionals and business owners. Our International Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing is a specialized Programme that enables students to develop an advanced understanding of concepts, approaches, and tools relevant to the field of Marketing in this era.
Programme Structure
This program consists of 6 compulsory units, which are equal to a total of 120 credits.
Course details
Upon successful completion of the International Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing, students will be able to:
Marketing Communication:
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Develop integrated marketing communication plans: Formulate comprehensive marketing communication strategies that effectively integrate various communication channels to reach target audiences and achieve marketing objectives.
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Create impactful marketing messages: Craft compelling and persuasive marketing messages tailored to different communication platforms and target segments, using appropriate language, tone, and visual elements.
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Utilize digital marketing communication tools: Utilize digital marketing tools and platforms to plan, execute, and evaluate digital marketing campaigns, including social media marketing, content marketing, email marketing, and search engine optimization.
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Manage marketing communication budgets: Allocate and optimize marketing communication budgets effectively, considering the cost-efficiency and impact of different communication channels and tactics.
Marketing Management:
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Apply marketing principles and concepts: Understand and apply fundamental marketing principles and concepts to develop marketing strategies, conduct market research, segment target markets, and position products and services effectively.
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Analyze consumer behaviour: Analyze consumer behaviour and decision-making processes to identify consumer needs, preferences, and motivations and use these insights to develop customer-centric marketing strategies.
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Develop marketing plans: Develop comprehensive marketing plans that align with organizational objectives, considering market dynamics, competitive forces, and resource constraints.
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Implement marketing strategies: Implement marketing strategies effectively by coordinating marketing activities, monitoring performance, and adjusting strategies based on market feedback and performance indicators.
International Marketing:
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Understand global market dynamics: Analyze and evaluate global market trends, cultural differences, legal and regulatory frameworks, and economic factors to develop effective international marketing strategies.
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Conduct international market research: Plan and conduct market research on international markets to identify market opportunities, assess market potential, and evaluate market entry strategies.
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Develop global marketing strategies: Develop and implement global marketing strategies that address market-specific needs, adapt to cultural nuances, and navigate international distribution channels.
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Manage international marketing operations: Understand the complexities of international marketing operations, including managing international distribution channels, coordinating global marketing teams, and addressing cross-cultural challenges.
Strategic Management:
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Analyze competitive landscapes: Analyze the competitive landscape and industry dynamics to identify opportunities and threats and develop competitive strategies that provide a sustainable advantage.
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Formulate strategic marketing plans: Develop strategic marketing plans that align with organizational goals, considering internal and external factors, market trends, and competitor analysis.
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Implement strategic initiatives: Implement strategic marketing initiatives effectively, considering resource allocation, stakeholder management, and organizational alignment.
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Evaluate strategic marketing performance: Use key performance indicators (KPIs) and strategic marketing metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of strategic marketing initiatives and make data-driven decisions for continuous improvement.
Module: ASSIGNMENT & STUDY GUIDELINES
Lecture: 4
This module provides the most critical information about the study course and assignment submission.
Harvard Referencing Style Guide
How to Summarise - Assignment Guide
Summarising, Paraphrasing, Quotation for your Assignment
Official Title Pages
Module: MARKETING COMMUNICATION
Lecture: 5
Quiz: 1
In this Marketing Communication course, we will delve into diverse approaches and tactics employed to efficiently endorse and market products or services to a specific audience. Throughout this program, learners will acquire insights into the fundamental principles and methodologies required for crafting prosperous marketing initiatives. This encompasses areas such as advertising, public relations, social media utilization, and brand establishment. Additionally, students will be equipped with the skills to assess consumer behavior, craft persuasive messaging and creative content, and evaluate the impact of marketing endeavors.
Introduction to Marketing Communication
Consumer Decision Making & Marketing Communication
Marketing Communication Strategy and Planning
Strategic Role of Branding in Marketing Communication
Conceptual Construct of Marketing Communication
QUIZ - MARKETING COMMUNICATION
Module: INTERNATIONAL MARKETING
Lecture: 5
Quiz: 1
The Master of Business Administration (MBA) program in Marketing offers a flexible schedule accommodating your work and personal commitments. You'll benefit from world-class instruction through prerecorded online lectures, elevating your learning experience. Our institution has excelled in providing practical education in marketing management. Our approach prioritizes hands-on learning, directly addressing real-world marketing and communication challenges.
Rather than solely presenting theoretical knowledge, we ensure you can immediately apply what you learn to your professional life. This is achieved through engaging case studies, webinars, business simulations, and a 100% project-based curriculum.
Completing the Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Marketing typically takes 8 to 10 months, offering a fast track to new career opportunities and improved prospects.
This program aims to provide an enriched understanding of marketing principles and techniques, empowering you to guide your business toward greater reach and customization. The program emphasizes practical application while also incorporating theoretical and conceptual analysis.
International Marketing Distribution
International Marketing Environment
Marketing Communication Strategy and Planning
Nature and Scope of International Marketing
Trade Distortion and the Marketing Barriers
QUIZ - INTERNATIONAL MARKETING
Module: MARKETING MANAGEMENT
Lecture: 18
Quiz: 1
In this course, students will gain knowledge on recognizing market opportunities, assessing consumer behavior, and crafting successful marketing approaches to fulfill customer demands and attain business objectives. The subjects addressed in this course encompass areas such as market analysis, product innovation, pricing methodologies, distribution channel selection, and promotional approaches. Furthermore, students will acquire proficiency in evaluating the impact of marketing endeavors and adapting strategies in response.
Fundamental Concepts in Marketing
Understanding The Marketing Mix
Understanding the Extended Marketing Mix
Understanding External and Internal Environment for designing a market plan
CASE STUDY - How Starbucks is using pricing strategy for profit maximization
Marketing planning and strategy
Strategising for Marketing Operations
Marketing Function Interrelationships and Entrepreneurial Marketing
The Strategic Marketing Process
CASE STUDY - MasterCard Global Targeted Content Marketing
Strategic Positioning In the Business Environment
Segmenting And Targeting Strategies
Fundamentals of Branding
CASE STUDY - Starbucks's Misunderstandings In Australia
Branding Decisions and Strategies
RESEARCH - Market entry strategies of passenger carmakers
Understanding Brand Identity Personality And Positioning
Concepts in Digital Branding
QUIZ - Strategic Marketing
Module: STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT
Lecture: 18
Quiz: 1
The objective of this unit is to enhance learners' comprehension of strategic and change management models. Additionally, it aims to enable learners to assess strategic plans, suggest strategic alternatives, formulate implementation strategies, and guide organizational transformations.
CASE STUDY - Strategic Management Approach by TESCO
Analysing Business Environment and its Impact on Strategic Decision Making
Understanding the External Business Environment Dynamics
Understanding The Internal Business Environment Dynamics
CASE STUDY - Staying ahead in a competitive environment
CASE STUDY - McDonald's strategic partnership for innovation as competitive advantage
Understanding Market Situational Analysis and Organisational Position Measurement
Analysing The Effects Of Exiting Plans On Organisation
Understanding Mandatory Competency & Competitive Advantage of An Organisation
Understanding The Relationship Between Corporate, Business & Operational Strategies
Understanding Strategic Models & Tools
Analysing and deciding on the strategic options
Developing Appropriate Vision, Mission & Strategic Goals For An Organisation
Developing An Agreed Strategy Plan For New Action Plan
Proposing an Effective Structure For Building Efficient Relationships With Stakeholders
CASE STUDY - Ethics and CSR at Honda
Understanding organisational strategic change management
Implementing Strategic Plan
QUIZ - Strategic Management
Module: STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP
Lecture: 7
Quiz: 1
Throughout this course, students will acquire knowledge regarding the formulation and execution of proficient business strategies, the establishment of organizational structures, and the cultivation of a culture that fosters innovation and excellence. Moreover, the curriculum will encompass subjects like decision-making, the mitigation of risks, and the practice of ethical leadership. During their studies, students will be educated on scrutinizing the competitive environment, spotting avenues for expansion, and crafting approaches that capitalize on their organization's strengths to attain prosperity.
Understanding the Principles, Concepts, and Approaches to Leadership
CASE STUDY - King of the Hill
Understanding Leadership Influences: Individual, Team and The Organisation
CASE STUDY - How Google builds the perfect team
Leadership and organisational performance
Ethical Decision Making And Organisational Value
CASE STUDY - Collaboration Shifts a Dysfunctional Culture
QUIZ - Strategic Leadership
Module: ADVANCED BUSINESS RESEARCH METHODS
Lecture: 14
Quiz: 1
The objective of this course is to enhance learners' capacity in preparing for diverse forms of academically-driven management research by crafting and formulating research proposals. Learners will cultivate a discerning grasp of the philosophical, pragmatic, and ethical aspects of research in the business domain.
Research Philosophies and Principles
VIDEO - Overview of the Research Onion
Selecting a Research Topic
Searching and Reviewing Literature
VIDEO - How to write a Literature Review
Developing conceptual Framework
PDF - How to create a Conceptual Framework
Research Strategy and Design
Research Methods I
Research Methods II
PDF - How Observation is Used As a Research Method
Research Methods: Data Analysis
Research Proposal and Writing Up
Research Ethics
QUIZ - Advanced Business Research Methods
Accreditation
All of our courses are accredited by the relevant partners and awarding bodies. Please refer to our information in about us for more details.Entry requirement
For entry onto theInternational Postgraduate Diploma (IPGD) in Marketing qualification, learners must possess:
- An honours degree in a related subject or the UK level 6 diploma or equivalent overseas qualification, i.e. bachelor's Degree or Higher National Diploma
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- Mature learners (over 25) with at least five years of management experience if they do not possess the above qualification (this is reviewed on a case-by-case basis)
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