Entry requirements and pathways

Academic entry requirement

Prerequisites

Successful completion of an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent).

Three years relevant managerial experience.

Applicants with more than eight years relevant managerial experience but without an undergraduate degree may be considered for professional entry.

Note: Meeting minimum prerequisites does not guarantee an offer of a place. Entry into all La Trobe courses is based on competitive selection and there may be limited places available.

Special Entry Access Schemes (SEAS)

For information on adjustment factors that may be applicable, such as those through Special Entry and Access Schemes (SEAS) and other La Trobe special access schemes see: Special Entry Access Schemes (SEAS)

Credit for previous study (advanced standing)

Credit for previous study (advanced standing) is the recognition of prior study or learning that can be counted towards a qualification. This can reduce the number of subjects required to complete your course. The amount of credit received depends on the level and relevance of your previous study and the number of subjects completed.

The University will designate courses where there is only admission into Year 1 of the course. In these cases, there is limited credit. See list of limited entry courses.

To check if this course is available for credit, please visit the Advanced standing webpage.

Pathways

There are currently no alternative Pathway courses for this course.

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What you'll study

Sample course structure

Please note, the following course structure is indicative and subject to change depending on your course location, offer year or how you tailor your course with specialisations, majors, minors and electives. Structures for the following year are not normally finalised until October, so the sample provided is based on the most recently approved structure. For more information, please refer to the La Trobe University Handbook.

To qualify for the award of Graduate Certificate in Marketing, students must complete a total of 60 credit points across 1 year.

Year 1 requires the completion of 60 credit points including:

  • 60 credit points from chosen Core

Study options

Core subjects are required subjects in your course. You need to complete these subjects to attain your degree.

Subject name Subject code Year Credit points
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY MODULE LTU0AIM 1 0
BRAND MANAGEMENT MKT4004 1 15
INTEGRATED MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS MKT4002 1 15
PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES OF MARKETING MKT4001 1 15
SOCIAL MEDIA AND VISUALISATION MKT4003 1 15

See La Trobe University Handbook for more details

The Handbook contains detailed course information designed for enrolled students, including course structures, electives and options. The delivery of this course can vary between campuses.

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Graduate Certificate in Marketing course and career outcomes

However you choose to structure your study, La Trobe recognises your hard work. Here are the pathways you could follow as you move through your course.

Course intended learning outcomes

  • Apply marketing theories to identify marketing problems.
  • Utilise marketing theories to develop actionable solutions for marketing problems.
  • Communicate ideas and arguments effectively and in a professional manner to diverse audiences, individually and collaboratively.

Graduate Certificate in Marketing career opportunities

Potential jobs for graduates of this course include:

  • Marketing Manager
  • Brand Manager
  • Integrated Marketing Communications Manager
  • Social Media Specialist

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Fees and scholarships

Estimated course fees for domestic postgraduate students

Estimated fees per year (2025): Indicative based on 2024 fees
$15,400 full course duration (per 60 credit points).
Note: 120 credit points represents full-time study for one year.

Scholarships

Scholarships are available for both current and future students. Find out what La Trobe scholarship opportunities might be available to you. View all available scholarships

Note: You must first have an offer to study at La Trobe before you are eligible to apply for a La Trobe scholarship.

Scholarships that may be available for this course

La Trobe Excellence Scholarships - Domestic Students

Albury-Wodonga Campus, Bendigo Campus, Melbourne Campus, City Campus, Mildura Campus, Shepparton Campus – Future postgraduate coursework, Australian Citizen

Closed
Up to 25% reduction on course fees Duration of Course

Tertiary Access Payment (TAP) Program

Albury-Wodonga Campus, Bendigo Campus, Melbourne Campus, City Campus, Mildura Campus, Shepparton Campus – Future undergraduates, 1st year undergraduates, Australian Citizen, Humanitarian Visa, New Zealand Citizen, Permanent Resident

Closed
$5000 Full time enrolment and proof of relocation will be confirmed before payment is made into the recipient's bank account.

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How to apply

The application process can vary depending on the course.

Most postgraduate courses generally take 15 to 20 minutes.

You can apply for up to eight postgraduate courses. Please list these in order of your preference. If you’re eligible, you’ll receive an offer for your highest preference. If you change your mind, you can change your preferences through the application portal.

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If you’ve undertaken study in the past, you may be able to get credit toward your new postgraduate degree. This is called ‘advanced standing’.

Once you’ve enrolled in your course, you can apply for advanced standing by lodging an advanced standing application form.

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Overview

Key facts

Award Graduate Certificate in Marketing
Start dates

Indicative based on 2024 start dates

Semester 1 (March 2025), Semester 2 (July 2025)
Duration 0.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent
Available locations Melbourne (Bundoora)
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About the Graduate Certificate in Marketing

Develop your marketing knowledge about core marketing functions and upskill yourself. This short postgraduate course equips you with the up-to-the-minute marketing expertise critical to making marketing decisions.

The La Trobe University Graduate Certificate in Marketing allows you to further pursue your postgraduate studies at the Master's level.

The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 8 - Graduate Certificate.

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