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Bachelor of Business (Advertising)
Get a Strong Start in Advertising
Advertising is a fast-paced and growing industry offering plenty of career opportunities.
This APM course, developed by industry experts, combines theoretical concepts with practical know-how to give you a head start in your advertising career.
The only degree of its kind offering 200 hours of practical work placement, you graduate with a university-equivalent qualification, comprehensive advertising skills - and invaluable industry experience.
Jobs on SEEK
- Account Manager
- Senior Account Manager
- Media Buying Manager
- Advertising Sales Manager
- More advertising jobs
Quick Course Guide
- Qualification
- Bachelor Degree
- Start dates
- Trimester start dates - enquire now about upcoming start dates
- Course length
- 2 years full-time or 4 years part-time (including internship)
- Pre-requisites
- Mature age students: relevant academic and work experience
School leavers: minimum ATAR / ENTER score of 63.4
- Delivery method
- On campus in Sydney & Brisbane and by distance education
- Assessment
- Practical assignments + written assessments
- Delivered by
- APM College of Business and Communication
- Finance options
- FEE-HELP
Course Modules
- Management Principles & Practices
- Fundamentals of Management Accounting and Business Finance
- Understanding Advertising
- Understanding Marketing
- Understanding Public Relations
- Introduction to Consumer Behaviour
- Economics in a Business Environment
- Marketing Communications
- Brand Building
- Introduction to Quantitative Methods
- Introduction to Applied Finance
- Marketing & Audience Research
- Implementing Advertising Strategy
- Introduction to Business Law
- Industry Engagement
- Advertising Copywriting
- Visual Communications
- Corporate Social Responsibility
- Strategic Management
- Industry Placement
- International Advertising
- Media Planning & Buying
- Two Electives
Industry Endorsement
This course is approved and endorsed by:
- Australian Marketing Institute
- Advertising Federation of Australia
- Australasian Promotion Marketing Australia
Exit Qualifications
You can choose to exit this course with a Diploma of Business or an Advanced Diploma of Business (Advertising) qualification if you have completed a certain number of modules. Contact a SEEK Learning consultant for more details.
Gain Practical Advertising Knowledge and Skills
This specialist course will enable you to understand the nature of advertising in a business environment.
You'll learn to develop creative advertising ideas and campaigns to engage audiences.
Through work placement, you'll learn about the advertising environment first hand - and gain practical skills to complement your theoretical knowledge.
Location, Study Time & Start Dates
This advertising course is delivered at APM campuses in Sydney and Brisbane, and can be completed in two years of full-time study - compared to the usual three or four years at university. Graduate and start earning sooner than your university counterparts.
You can also complete this course in four years of part-time study, or by distance education.
There are three start dates a year for this course. Contact a SEEK Learning consultant now for upcoming start dates and lecture times.
Practical Training by Industry Practitioners
APM courses are designed and delivered by industry practitioners, ensuring that what you learn is practical, relevant and up-to-date.
Classes are kept small to ensure that you get individual attention when you need it.
Training is designed to be as interactive as possible. Class discussions, group work and study groups are encouraged to help you get the most out of your studies.
Career-focused Training
APM's training is so effective that 91% of 2007 graduates are working in the field in which they studied.
Career Advantage through Internship
Through APM's Internship Programme, you gain 200 hours of professional work experience during your course. With over 300 organisations to select from, you have an excellent opportunity to experience life working in your industry and company of choice.
Because APM graduates are so highly regarded, many internships lead to permanent employment - so you could graduate with a job waiting for you.
Study Now, Pay as You Earn
FEE-HELP is available for this course. Almost every Australian citizen is eligible for Government assistance through the FEE-HELP program, which means you do not have to pay anything upfront, but can pay for your course as you earn. Contact a SEEK Learning consultant to find out more about how you can study now and pay as you earn.
SEEK Learning can also provide you with a 12-month interest-free payment plan through our finance partner.
In addition, this course is Austudy and Abstudy accredited.
Student Support
APM is serious about your career, and provides a range of support services to help you achieve your goals. In addition to a comprehensive resource centre, you also have access to:
Informal Career Clinics
Work with career counsellors to improve your interview skills, presentation and CV writing.
Academic Skills Tutors
Get assistance with tertiary study skills whenever necessary.
Job Listing
APM gains exclusive access to certain industry job vacancies and lists all relevant opportunities on their website.
Student Events
Meet industry professionals and gain valuable contacts at various events including networking nights, coffee club events and industry association events.
About APM
APM, the recognised specialist in marketing, PR and event management courses, is renowned for delivering qualifications with unsurpassed industry recognition.
Developed by the industry for the industry, APM courses are highly regarded and focus on career-relevant and practical skills.
The best proof of this is the remarkable success APM graduates have in securing rewarding employment in the competitive advertising industry.
APM College of Business and Communication (APM) is a trading name of Think: Colleges Pty Ltd which is a wholly owned subsidiary of SEEK Ltd.
A Better Alternative
What attracts me to the APM College degree is the pace at which I can graduate. It's a lot shorter than a traditional university option.
Chris Tyrrell
APM Graduate
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