Diploma of Advertising
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Launch out into the creative and dynamic world of advertising management with a Diploma to get you in on the ground floor. You will learn how to make sure that advertising functions are conducted professionally in any organisation or business area.
The Diploma includes units on media planning, presenting campaign options to clients, developing advertising strategies and briefs, as well as managing the financial aspects of a campaign.
Course Essentials
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Location:
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Faculty:
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Study mode:Full Time
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Delivery mode:On campus
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Course code:BSB50107
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Duration:0.5 years
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This information is for Australian residents.
How to apply
This course is open for mid-year applications. Applications close on 8 June 2012
Methods of applying:
- You can apply direct to VU
Already a VU student?
You can transfer into this course through our internal transfer process.
For more info contact the
School of Business Services
Careers
- advertising manager
- media planner
- media buyer
- copywriter
- copy director
Learn more about your career options on the Australian government's Career Information and Resources website.
Course Objectives
The course aims to provide the knowledge and skills required for a person wishing to acquire skills in Advertising management to ensure that advertising functions are effectively conducted in an organisation or business area.
Units and electives
All units selected are subject to the approval of the Head of School.
Complete a minimum of five core units listed below:
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- Unit code
- BSBADV512A
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- BSBWRT501A
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- Unit code
- BSBADV503B
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- Unit code
- BSBADV510A
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- Unit code
- BSBADV507A
Plus a minimum of three elective units:
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- Unit code
- BSBCRT501A
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- Unit code
- BSBMKG510A
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- Unit code
- BSBMKG514A
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- Unit code
- BSBADV511A
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- Unit code
- BSBMKG505A
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- Unit code
- BSBSUS501A
The course is approximately 6 months full-time.
Applicants with no prior qualification or experience are expected to complete the Certificate IV in Advertising before commencing this course.
What's a unit?
A unit or 'subject' is the actual class you'll attend in the process of completing a course.
Most courses have a mixture of compulsory 'core' units that you need to take, and optional 'elective' units that you can choose to take based on your area of interest, expertise or experience.
Admission Information
- TAFE: Not applicable
- Year 12: VTAC - VCE
- International: IELTS 5.5 VCE
- Mature: VTAC - VCE or industry experience
How to apply for this course
We are currently accepting applications for this course. You can apply direct to VU. Applications close on 8 June 2012.
When you're ready to apply:
- Read the Advice to applicants (contains details about how to apply for your course, extra requirements, what happens when you submit your application and other important information).
- Submit a TAFE Direct Entry Application form
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As part of the application you may need to complete extra requirements such as:
- submit supplementary forms
- attend an interview, audition, information session or workshop
- submit a folio
- sit a test
Details about extra requirements are available from the Faculty of Workforce Development.
You need to complete all extra requirements by the given dates, otherwise your application may not be considered.
Transferring between VU courses
Want to transfer into this course from another VU course? Complete the Victoria University internal course application form and check whether you need to complete any extra requirements, listed above.
You can also contact us directly:
- Marketing
Phone: +61 3 9919 8686
Email: businesservices@vu.edu.au - Ring us on +61 3 9919 6100
- Find answers and ask questions at GOTOVU
Get in touch
Contact us to discuss your course options:
Ring us on +61 3 9919 6100
Find answers and ask questions at GOTOVU