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Introduction to Specialisations

A specialisation is a focused collection of courses within a programme that allows you to gain deep, targeted knowledge in a specific sub-field. Normally these courses make up more than 50 percent of a qualification, some of which lead to registration within a certain field. They may be interdisciplinary, professionally oriented, or designed to meet accreditation requirements. Specialisations often restrict elective choice in favour of a clearly defined study plan.

Completed specialisations will appear on your academic transcript.

Please see the main programme link below for further details.

Subject Overview

During your studies in Marketing you will learn how to understand customer needs, develop value propositions to satisfy them, and then use a range of traditional and digital marketing communication tools to communicate value propositions to your target customers and other stakeholders.

Knowledge and Skills

You can complete a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) in Marketing or a Master of Commerce in Marketing, with a customised dissertation specialising in an area such as:
- Marketing management
- Branding
- Digital marketing
- Advertising and communications management
- Marketing research
- Service management
- Value co-creation
- Customer engagement
- Sustainable marketing
- Collaborative consumption
- Tourism
A dissertation is an advanced research project involving one-on-one mentoring by a dedicated academic staff member. This individualised experience will extend your analytical capabilities, enable you to stand out when job hunting and future-proof your career.

Potential Careers

Graduates who have specialised in Marketing typically enjoy a wide range of employment opportunities. Most take up first positions in marketing departments, retailing, sales and general management. Others may be employed in marketing research or advertising. Having a postgraduate qualification in marketing serves as an important differentiator for students.
Possible roles include:
- Assistant brand manager/product manager
- Assistant marketing manager
- Advertising executive
- Product/service developer
- Social media manager
- Public relations executive
- Market researcher
- Marketing consultant
- Sales representative

Schedule Notes

Prerequisite: A major in Marketing including MKTG 202 or STATS 208, or an equivalent course as approved by the Head of Department

Plan Schedule / Plan Rules

Complete 120 points comprising:

  • 15 points from Group 1 Elective Courses, and
  • 30 points from Group 2 Elective Courses, and
  • 45 points from Group 3 Elective Courses, and
  • 30 points for all Research Project

Group 1 Elective Courses

Complete exactly 15 points from the following:

Group 2 Elective Courses

Complete exactly 30 points from the following:

Research Project

Complete 30 points for ALL of the following:

Disclaimer

Please note that while regulations and programme rules for future academic years may be displayed or made available in advance, they remain subject to change. Official, final approved programme regulations for the upcoming academic year will be available when the University Calendar is published in late October of the preceding year. Any information available prior to Calendar publication should be treated as provisional.