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Diploma in Business (Marketing and Sales strand)
Diploma in Business (Marketing and Sales strand)

Diploma in Business (Marketing and Sales strand)

  • ID:AIC640064
  • Level:1-Year Diploma
  • Duration:
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Fees (NZD)

Estimated Total/program:
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60
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100
Visa
20
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1

Admission Requirements

Entry requirements​​

  • NCEA Level 2 which must include:
    • 8 Literacy credits at Level 2 or above and
    • 14 Numeracy credits at Level 1 or above

Note: If you have undertaken examinations other than NCEA (e.g. International Baccalaureate, Cambridge Examination), Ara will assess your qualification for academic entry equivalency.

English requirements

  • IELTS: Academic score of 5.5 with no band score lower than 5.0
  • TOEFL Paper-based Test (pBT): Score of 550 (with an essay score of 5 TWE)
  • TOEFL Internet-based test (iBT): Score of 46 (with a writing score of 14)
  • Pearson Test of English: PTE (Academic) score of 42 with no band score lower than 36
  • Cambridge English Qualifications: B2 First or B2 First for schools with a score of 162. No less than 154 in each skill;
  • OET: Minimum of Grade C or 200 in all sub-tests
  • NZCEL: a) Level 4 (General) or (Workplace) b) Level 4 (General) or (Employment)
  • LanguageCert: B2 Communicator IESOL (LRWS) with HIGH PASS and no less than Pass in each skill
  • Trinity ISE: ISE II with no less than merit in any band

Other requirements

Alternative requirements

  • Still want to study but don't meet the Academic Requirements?

If you show that you have equivalent skills for tertiary study gained through study, work and/or life experience, you may be able to gain alternative entry.

Course Information

Equip yourself with sales and marketing skills to drive the success of any business or organisation

This diploma is designed to equip you with sales and marketing skills that will enable you to contribute to the achievements of a business or organisation.

It covers business basics such as communication, human resources, business law, organisational culture, economics, risk management and problem solving, then focuses on sales and marketing aspects of business. This focus will give you knowledge and skills in marketing philosophy, segmentation, targeting and positioning. You'll also gain skills in managing performance, attitudes and buyer behaviour.

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Career Opportunity

Career Opportunity

As a graduate of this programme you'll have the skills and knowledge to work in marketing and sales in entry-level roles
such as: marketing assistant, junior account manager, sales representative and digital marketing assistant.

Ability to settle

Overseas Student Health Cover

Medical insurance: NZD $600 per year

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