Graduate Certificate in Applied Digital Marketing

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If you’re a marketing professional or seeking a career in digital marketing, the Graduate Certificate in Applied Digital Marketing from Charles Sturt University is for you.

This digital marketing course has a strong applied focus and you’ll undertake in-depth study of all the major digital marketing channels, including email, social media and search.

Please note: Enrolments for this course are currently closed, but you’ve got plenty of other fantastic options. From microcredentials to full degrees, find the perfect course for you.

This course is part of an articulated program of study. Articulated programs allow you to build on your study to achieve the right level of qualification for you.

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Key information

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Duration

Minimum time - 0.5 year(s)
Maximum time - 1 year(s)

Entry score

TBA

Indicative fees

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Course points and codes

Credit Points: 32
AQF: Level 8
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Additional information

  • Online optional intensive school

Applications close February 12

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Why study with us?

The Graduate Certificate in Applied Digital Marketing includes dedicated subjects on social media marketing, search marketing, digital marketing analytics, strategy and planning, digital selling and big data marketing analytics.

Gain contemporary knowledge

Charles Sturt University's marketing programs are truly workplace focused. you'll have the opportunity to instantly link your assessments and apply your learning on the latest digital marketing industry innovations back to your workplace. you'll develop a series of marketing plans that focus on the main digital marketing channels - including email, social media and search - that you can apply to your everyday work.

Learn from the best

You'll be taught by leading industry experts and researchers who will equip you with the capabilities to address the issues and needs of the rapidly growing digital marketing industry. Our team of academics has extensive business, practical workplace and research experience that informs their teaching.

Online convenience

Online study lets you choose when and where you study, so you can fit your course around your other commitments. Support is available when and how you need it throughout your digital marketing online course.

A path to study

Depending on your existing qualifications, you can use the graduate certificate to progress to the Master of Applied Digital Marketing and further advance your career in digital marketing.

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Our grads earn a median salary of $96,000.

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Career opportunities

The Graduate Certificate in Applied Digital Marketing will develop and strengthen your specialist digital marketing skills. As such, it will open up the potential to move into the industry's most in-demand digital marketing jobs. These include digital marketing analyst, social media community manager and marketing automation expert.

    What you will study

    For each 8-point subject you are enrolled in, you should expect to spend 10 to 12 hours per week working on assignments and assigned readings, tutorial assistance, individual or group research/study, forum activity, workplace learning, and attending lectures, intensive schools, or examinations. If you are studying four subjects per session, this is equivalent to a full-time job. The workload for some subjects may vary as a result of approved course design.

    Intensive school

    You may need to attend an online or on-campus intensive school for certain subjects in this course. These schools usually involve lectures, tutorials and practicals that will give you a deeper understanding of your subject.

    Core subjects16 Credit Points

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    • Workplace learning
    MKT525Digital and Social Media Marketing8 credit pts
    MGI533Social Platform Marketing8 credit pts

    Restricted electives16 Credit Points

    Group A : Academic subject8 Credit Points

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    • Intensive school
    • Workplace learning
    Select one (1) subject from the following:
    ITC575Foundations of Big Data Analytics8 credit pts
    LAW519Negotiation Skills8 credit pts
    MGT510Strategy and Planning8 credit pts
    MGT583Managing for Sustainability8 credit pts
    MKT510How and Why: Consumers and their Behaviour8 credit pts
    MKT586Agile Thinking For Marketers In a Disrupted World8 credit pts
    MKT501Marketing for Managers8 credit pts
    ITC506Topics in Information Technology Ethics8 credit pts
    ITC563IT Management Issues8 credit pts

    Grou B: Industry subjects8 Credit Points

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    • Intensive school
    • Workplace learning
    Select one (1) subject from the following:
    ITE536Professional Internship8 credit pts
    MGI532Digital Marketing Analytics8 credit pts
    MGI534Digital Social Selling8 credit pts
    MGI535Search Marketing8 credit pts
    For enrolment pattern please refer to the handbook.

    Graduation requirements

    As a Charles Sturt University student, throughout your course you have a responsibility to continue to develop skills in English language, literacy and numeracy as appropriate to your discipline. This ongoing development will enable you to effectively participate in your course and graduate prepared to enter the workforce.

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    • Fees calculated based on 1 year of full-time study (ETSL).
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    • Subject to annual increase each year.

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    Entry requirements

    Selection rank:

    TBA

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    • A completed Bachelor Degree in a related field
      OR
    • At least 2 years relevant industry experience for students entering the Graduate Certificate without an undergraduate degree Applicants without a tertiary qualification may be admitted to the Graduate Certificate in Applied Digital Marketing on the basis of professional attainment and/or work experience. 

    Standard English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements apply.  Click here to view the specific international course entry requirements.

    Credit and pathways

    If you’ve completed relevant tertiary study, or work experience related to your course, you could receive credit towards your degree. Which would mean completing your qualification quicker. Find out how to apply for credit and see our credit policy.

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    We also have several admission pathways to help you take the step into your preferred course, even if you don't quite meet the entry requirements at first. Find out what admission pathways are available to you.

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