Diploma · CRICOS course

Diploma of Marketing and Communication

85 CRICOS providers offer this course to international students in 9 Australian cities. Typical tuition for the whole course is AUD $6,000 - $18,500, and it usually takes about 1 year.

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Typical tuition, whole course
AUD $6,000 - $18,500
Course length
6 mo - 6 yrs
Providers
85 providers
Cities
9 cities

Typical = the middle 80% of CRICOS tuition fees across providers. Full range AUD $5,200 - $25,000. Fees change, so confirm with the provider.

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📍Sydney · Melbourne +7
CRICOS 2026

BSB50620 · Marketing

About the course

What it prepares you for

The national register links it to 7 job titles, listed below.

You complete 12 units: 5 core and 7 electives chosen by the provider.

From the national register

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who use a sound theoretical knowledge base in marketing and communication and who demonstrate a range of skills to ensure that functions are effectively conducted in an organisation or business area. Typically, the individuals would have responsibility for the work of other staff and lead teams.

This qualification applies to individuals in full-time marketing roles, as well as those who are responsible for an organisation’s marketing in addition to other duties.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Full qualification on training.gov.au
Course content

What you study

5 core units every student completes, plus 7 electives chosen by the provider. Unit names as listed in the official qualification.

  1. BSBMKG541Identify and evaluate marketing opportunities
  2. BSBMKG542Establish and monitor the marketing mix
  3. BSBMKG552Design and develop marketing communication plans
  4. BSBMKG555Write persuasive copy
  5. BSBPMG430Undertake project work
Career outcomes

Where it can take you

Typical jobs for this qualification, as listed on training.gov.au.

  • Sales Manager

    Sales Managers co-ordinate sales teams and activities. They oversee distribution, monitor budgets, train personnel, and prepare reports and forecasts.

  • Product Manager

    Product Managers establish and maintain a market position and audience for a product. They define target markets and brand image; develop marketing and sales strategies; brief and train sales personnel; and define product marketing goals.

  • Public Relations Manager

    Public Relations Managers oversee public relations activities and strategies for an organisation. They develop promotional strategies, manage public relations teams, and are responsible for maintaining strong links with the public, clients, and the media.

  • Marketing Manager

    Marketing Managers plan, coordinate and implement sales and marketing operations. They lead marketing teams and operations, set sales and marketing policy, and use market data to devise promotional strategies. They identify an organisation's strengths and weaknesses, and respond to changes and threats in the market. They manage distribution channels; monitor sales; and may make decisions on pricing, packaging and product development.

  • Campaign Manager

    Campaign Managers plan, coordinate and implement one-off promotional programs, such as a political campaign or the promotion of a product or event. They devise campaign strategy; oversee all aspects of the running of the campaign; and ensure good lines of communication are maintained and that campaign activities are coordinated.

  • Marketing Coordinator

    Marketing Coordinators promote products or companies. They coordinate activities and resources for marketing campaigns. They market existing products, develop new markets for a products, and develop or improve products based on market research. In larger companies, Marketing Coordinators may create corporate marketing plans, coordinating a number of campaigns or marketing functions.

Marketing Team Leader+1 more role

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