Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology

Course Details

Bachelor of Applied Management (Sales and Marketing)

Course Description

Become a dynamic marketing force with our qualification, giving you all of the professional tools you need to successfully identify local and international markets, and establish enduring business and consumer relationships. In your first year of study you will develop knowledge in business strategies and operations with core subjects in accounting, business communication, commercial law, business heritage, culture and sustainability, marketing, computing, management and applied research. You will focus on sales and marketing in the second and third years and will gain the specialist skills to be able to sell like a professional. Your study includes: Consumer Behaviour - Develops knowledge of active marketing and communication strategies to reach consumer and organisation markets. Market Development and Sales - Applies the principles and practices to successfully manage the sales function. Marketing Planning and Control - Covers production of an operational marketing plan. International Marketing - Develops understanding of global perspectives and challenges. Strategic Marketing - Evaluates and cultivates strategic thinking capacity. Cooperative Education Project - with this aspect of our programme you will work 'hands-on' within a real business environment applying your learning for a minimum of 400 hours. You will also complete a significant research project for your host organisation. a significant research project for your host organisation.

Course Duration

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3year

Career outcomes

Graduates with this degree will be capable in roles like sales and marketing management, retail management, marketing research, market analyst, advertising, public relations, as well as international environments promoting global business campaigns or working for multinational corporations.




Bachelor of Applied Management (Sales and Marketing) Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology