Course Information

Bachelor of Marketing, Advertising and Public Relations

Effective from 01-JAN-2020 : Code Y99

The combination of marketing, advertising, and public relations units equips students with sought after skills and knowledge in the fields of marketing and marketing communication. Marketing: the course provides students with the marketing skills and knowledge required to analyse customer needs, identify organisational objectives, market conditions, and existing product offerings and then to design and develop, a marketing plan and to create implement, and evaluate a marketing action plan. It explores marketing at a local, national and international level. Marketing communication: the course provides students with the advertising and public relations skills and knowledge required to attract new customers, retain existing customers and to enhance the relationship with the product, brand, or organisation. Advertising is both a science and an art. This course includes the skills and knowledge to research customer needs and to present a product value proposition in a creative and persuasive manner. Students will gain practical experience in both traditional and digital media and create student portfolios to showcase their talents. Public relations units are included to enhance the communication skills of students. Organisations employ public relations practices to enhance relationships with customers, channel partners and society.

Disclaimer

This course information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester. In particular please check the course requirements and the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.

Course Learning Outcomes

  1. Apply broad and coherent knowledge to a range of business situations, incorporating international/global/cultural perspectives.
  2. Access, analyse and critically evaluate relevant information to solve challenging business problems systematically.
  3. Communicate business knowledge, concepts and advice persuasively and clearly in both written and oral formats, using relevant technology.
  4. Collaborate effectively in team settings to produce measurable outcomes.
  5. Generate creative ideas for business innovations that respond to opportunities and constant change.
  6. Reflect on feedback and critique one's own performance in order to identify and plan opportunities for development.
  7. Value professional behaviours and/or personal citizenship that reflect an appreciation of the interrelationship between business ethics and corporate social responsibility.

Professional Recognition

Course

This course has been Accredited by: Australian Marketing Institute (AMI).

Admission requirements

Admission requirement (Band 3)

All applicants must meet the academic admission requirements for this course. The indicative or guaranteed ATAR is as published (where applicable) or academic admission requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

  • AQF Cert IV;
  • Successfully completed 0.25 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
  • Special Tertiary Admissions Test;
  • University Preparation Course;
  • Indigenous University Orientation Course;
  • Aboriginal University Readiness Assessment; or
  • Experience Based Entry Scheme.

English Language requirement (Band 3)

English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

  • Year 12 English ATAR/English Literature ATAR grade C or better or equivalent;
  • Special Tertiary Admissions Test;
  • IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.0 (no individual band less than 6.0);
  • Successfully completed 1.0 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher in the UK, Ireland, USA, NZ or Canada;
  • University Preparation Course;
  • Indigenous University Orientation Course;
  • Aboriginal University Readiness Assessment;
  • AQF Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree;
  • Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent); or
  • Other tests, courses or programs as defined in the Admissions Policy.

Course Duration

  • Full Time: 3 Years
  • Part Time: 6 Years

Course Delivery

  • Joondalup: Full Time, Part Time

Cross Campus Attendance

The Marketing units are available on the Joondalup Campus, and the Advertising and Public Relations units are available on the Mount Lawley Campus.

Course Coordinator

Dr Claire Marion LAMBERT

Course Structure

Marketing Core Units
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
MKT1600Marketing Principles & Practices15
MKT2605 *Promotional Marketing15
MKT2608Consumer Behaviour15
MKT2700Retail Marketing15
BUS3100Business Research Practices15
MKT3600New Product Development15
MKT3601Marketing Strategy15
Plus one (1) unit from:
MKT2805 ^Social Media Marketing15
MKT3606 ^Current Issues in Marketing15
Advertising Core Units
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
ADV1116Foundations of Advertising15
ADV2102Creative Strategy: Process and Execution15
ADV2107 *Strategic Branding15
ADV3112International Advertising15
ADV3125Advertising Practice15
ADV3406Media Buying and Planning15
Public Relations Core Units
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
PRN2110Foundations of Public Relations15
PRN2124Public Relations Event Management15
PRN2225Media Relations15
PRN3150Public Relations: Fashion, Music and the Arts15
PRN3160Social and Online Media Strategies 15
PRN3223Corporate Communication, Issues and Crises15
RECOMMENDED ELECTIVES
Unit Code Unit TitleCredit Points
Select 4 units from:
ADV2220Advertising Management15
ADV3120Current Issues in Marketing Communications15
BUS3700Business Study Tour15
CCA3104Professional Placement15
CMM3115Global Communications15
CMM3116Current Industry Analysis15
DES2101 *Design Practices: Identity15
DES2102Design Practices: Pre-press15
DES2106Design Practices: Typography15
DES3206Design Practices: Information and Advertising Design15
DES3208Design Practices: Project15
FBL3501Business Practicum15

Or any Level 2000 or Level 3000 unit with approval from the Course Coordinator.

Note: Enrolment into CCA3104, FBL3501, CMM3116 and/or BUS3700 (not offered every semester) is by application only.

^ Core Option
* Students will be assessed to see if they have achieved the ECU minimum standard of English language proficiency in this unit. Students who don't meet the minimum standard will be provided with appropriate English language support and development.


Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

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