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Marketing professionals play a critical role in the success of many products and services. They’re involved in creating theme lines and ads as well as handling consumer research and developing marketing strategies. They work in sales, advertising, promotion, product development and public relations for companies and their agencies. This is a highly competitive and very rewarding field.

College graduates with strong communications and computer skills will have the best career prospects. Job growth will be stimulated by intense domestic and global competition in products and services. In addition, because of the high visibility of this work, effective marketing professionals are often leading candidates for career advancement.

It takes good creative ideas and strong problem-solving skills to succeed in this field.
Successful marketing professionals bring to their work the ability to develop, visualize, communicate and analyze ideas. They must design brands and pricing strategies that maximize profits while also ensuring customer satisfaction. To this end, they are flexible, energetic and empowering leaders with strong intuitive skills.

A career as a marketing professional could be right for you, if you:

- Are very detail-oriented yet can also see the “big picture”

- Have excellent communication skills

- Are curious why people buy one product over another

- Understand how to use visuals and graphic design

- Have an interest in psychology

- Are creative yet also practical in developing programs and plans

- Are comfortable working in teams as well as alone

Entry Requirements

An applicant must have a high school diploma or the equivalent. The University recognizes the following
equivalents to a high school diploma:

 A GED

 A certificate demonstrating that the student has passed a state-authorized examination (for example, the California High School Proficiency Exam) that the state recognizes as the equivalent of a high school diploma. Note that certificates of attendance and/or completion are not included in this qualifying category.

 An academic transcript of a student who has successfully completed at least a two-year program that is acceptable for full credit toward a bachelor’s degree (i.e., an associate’s degree).

International Admissions Requirements
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An I-20 document is required, and will be issued once you meet the University’s general undergraduate admissions requirements and provide the following information:

A certified copy of your high school and college transcripts evaluated by a transcript evaluation service approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). All documents, diplomas, and transcripts not written in English must be accompanied by a certified English translation.

ACT/SAT scores or transcripts from post-secondary coursework applicable for placement into the intended program. This document will replace entrance exams, which Herzing University does not administer beyond the U.S. and Canada. You may also be required to pay for a professional evaluation of your transcripts.

A notarized statement of financial support or a certified government sponsor letter indicating that tuition will be paid in advance of each term (tuition for the first two semesters is due upon enrollment), and that all necessary living expenses will be provided. (Use form I-134 available online from the BCIS.)

Proof of English-language proficiency through one of the following:

A score of 500 or higher on the paper-based TOEFL.
A score of 173 or higher on the computer-based TOEFL.
A score of 61 or higher on the internet-based TOEFL.
A score of 5.0 or higher on the IELTS.
Documentation that you successfully completed an intermediate English course from a designated ESL center.
Documentation that you successfully completed secondary studies in English (a minimum of four years) or post-secondary studies in English (a minimum of 12 semester hours).

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Students in the Bachelor of Media have the opportunity to develop the essential critical and practical skills required for work in a variety of media industries such as film, television, newspapers, radio, advertising, public relations and graphic design, or to work as journalists, freelance producers or media consultants.

Through industry placement and project units, students also develop skills in networking, collaboration and project management. Students have had their work published in a variety of regional, national and international publications and our graduates have worked with numerous media organisations including APN News and Media, ABC Radio and TV, SBS TV and News Limited.

This degree has strong links to the vibrant and energetic creative industries of northern New South Wales and beyond. Graduates are critical and creative thinkers, technologically adaptable, entrepreneurial and imaginative and ready for work in the digital media industry.

Entry Requirements

N/A

Other Fees

Overseas examination fees

Textbooks

Student Services and Amenities Fee (Max. $281/year, international students exempt)

Incidental unit costs

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CSU's Bachelor of Media Communication offers core subjects in technical and creative areas of media communication as well the opportunity to specialise.

This is a professional communication degree available by distance education. The degree offers core subjects in technical and creative areas of media communication plus the opportunity to specialise according to your professional interests.
You will study core subjects in the following areas:
Media communication and globalisation, visual communication, fundamentals of design, production planning, professional writing, introduction to digital imaging, digital media, visual communication, media ethics and public policy, project management, media audiences and public opinion, directing information programs.

In addition you will choose two of the following minor sequences:
Graphic design, advertising, journalism, marketing, media production, public relations and organisational communication.

The course uses online technologies to achieve a high-level of interactivity in particular subjects, and promotes small group work through the use of online communication.

Students completing the degree will have:

acquired professional, craft and research skills in media and communication

developed an understanding of the impact of technological change on professional communication, particularly in relation to online technologies

understood the legal and ethical issues facing media and communication practitioners in their areas of professional activity

gained knowledge of a variety of theoretical frameworks, research methods and techniques that can be applied to professional practice

developed skills in using digital equipment and software related to professional specialisations of journalism, advertising, public relations, graphic design, multimedia or photography

understood the professional routines, expectations and client relationships involved in these communication specialisations

understood the impact of changing media and communication technologies on social, cultural, economic and political issues

and

developed appropriate research skills to equip them for lifelong learning.

Entry Requirements

NSW and interstate school leavers are normally selected on the basis of their ATAR, however you may also be admitted on the basis of a strong performance in subjects relevant to your course preferences.

Mature aged students and those completing courses in relevant areas at other universities and tertiary institutes are eligible for admission to the course.

The principle criteria used to assess applications are:
capacity to pursue tertiary studies
motivation to pursue tertiary studies in professional communication
demonstrated potential for writing, media production, and research
relevant professional and industry experience

Students entering this course must have computer access, access to the Internet and to a digital camera. Their computer must be capable of running image manipulation and editing software, at a level to be specified. The ability to use a word processing program such as Microsoft Word is a prerequisite for entry to the course.

Other Fees

Overseas examination fees ($100/course)

Textbooks

Student Services and Amenities Fee (Max. $281/year)

Incidental unit costs

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Skilled communicators are needed within every industry – and especially within the world of entertainment and media. Communications professionals can wear many hats – from reporting the news, to writing marketing plans, to managing creative projects – but their common thread is a deep understanding of how to interpret, craft, and relay messages for different audiences.
In the online Media Communications bachelor’s degree program, your coursework will begin with an introduction to digital media, as well as the fundamentals of communication. You’ll familiarize yourself with new media technology and theories of aesthetics and communication, and learn the workflow processes involved in creative project management.
As the types of media we use on a daily basis continue to evolve and integrate, it’s key to not only understand how to communicate verbally, but also through design, audio, video, and the web. In this degree program, you’ll build your skills in written and verbal communication, while also understanding the principles of graphic design, web design, digital video, and sound.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have completed High school/secondary school.

International Applicants
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- Complete an interview with your Admissions Representative

- Enrollment Application

- Application fee of $40.00

- Seat deposit of $200.00 (campus degrees only)

- High school/secondary school transcript

- Financial guarantee

- Verification of language proficiency (if your native language is not English)

- Copy of the identification page of your passport

- Signed and dated Enrollment Agreement

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The digital revolution has dramatically changed the way we work, learn, play and communicate. It has created jobs that didn’t exist a decade ago and has profoundly changed others. People who are skilled in the production and application of multimedia technologies are in high demand.

The Bachelor of Multimedia Studies at CQUniversity will prepare you for a career in the digital media industries by equipping you with essential technical and creative skills. The program features courses in areas such as graphic design, web design, web application development, video production and post-production, interface design, photography, illustration, 3D modelling and animation, game design, social media, mobile application development, project management and more.

Working within multimedia computer laboratories and production studios, you will learn how to create digital content for a variety of applications including communication, business, education and entertainment. The program will enable you to focus on your individual strengths and interests by pursuing a major in digital media production, information technology, or a combination of those two areas.

Entry Requirements

N/A

Other Fees

Overseas examination fees

Textbooks

Student Services and Amenities Fee (Max. $281/year)

Incidental unit costs

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