Overview
This programme provides students with an advanced knowledge of the principles of marketing. The modules have been designed to equip successful graduates with the up-to-date skills and competencies to enable them to:
- Pursue a career in any marketing oriented environment, in a large multinational corporation or a small-to-medium sized business in Ireland and abroad;
- Participate in and manage cross-functional teams with an appreciation and understanding of relationship management, changing consumer behaviour and communication across any organisation;
- Identify, analyse and propose innovative solutions to key marketing issues;
- Use and develop their critical analytical skills, providing a competitive edge in a rapidly changing marketing sector;
- Develop, contribute to and lead out marketing strategies and campaigns for new product innovation;
- Apply and develop their digital marketing skills to real world practise.
What will I be able to do when I finish this course?
Marketing is a fundamental element of all organisations and as a result, this programme will help prepare you for job opportunities across all industry sectors - private, public and voluntary.
Depending on your undergraduate degree, some examples of potential roles include:
- New Business Development, Client Manager, Customer Service Manager, Customer Insights;
- New Product Development Manager/Technologist;
- Brand Executive, Product Executive, Trade Marketing Executive;
- Compliance Manager, Business Analyst, Business solutions consultant;
- Sales and Marketing Executive, Digital Marketing Executive, Technical Sales Manager.
What subjects will I study ?
- New Product Innovation
- Marketing Management
- International Marketing
- Consumer Psychology & Insights
- Market Research Theory & Practice
- Selling
Elective Subjects
- Integrated Marketing Communications
- Digital Marketing Communications
Entry Requirements
Applicants from a non-business discipline require an NFQ Level 8 Award or equivalent, for entry to this programme.
Applicants from a business discipline require an NTQ Level 7 Award or equivalent, for entry to this programme.
Other applicants will be considered on an individual basis in accordance with the University policy on Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
Study & Career Opportunities
This qualification will allow the participant to apply for the MBA, MB or MSc in Digital Marketing, depending on his/her business experience and continue to develop and extend his/her skills base and knowledge at Level 9.
Course Leader
Dr Deirdre Fleming
Lecturer in Department of Sport Media and Marketing -
Call: +353599175370
Email: [email protected]
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