Professional Post-Graduate Diploma in Marketing (NQF Level 7)

Who is this course for?:
Those who are interested in gaining the third-level qualification in marketing from the CIM.

Course content:
The syllabus at Stage 3 has been divided into four modules.

September to December
Managing marketing performance & Strategic marketing in practice

January to June
Strategic marketing decisions & Analysis & evaluation

Assessment:
Formal examinations are held in December and June each year. If doing the course over one year, two papers are taken at each sitting. If doing the course over two years, only one paper is taken at each sitting.

Entry Requirements:
Entry by qualification:

CIM Advanced Certificate in Marketing / Stage 2 / Professional Diploma or Sales Management; or
Degree with appropriate marketing content; or
NVQ Level 4 in marketing-related subject; or
Other appropriate qualifications approved by CIM
Entry by work experience:

Students should provide evidence of at least six years’ marketing management work experience, three of which should be at a senior level.
Additional Information:
Before joining this course you must apply for membership of the Chartered Institute of Marketing, CIM (tel: 01628 427500 or www.cim.co.uk). The fees below do not include the CIM annual membership fee or examination charges.
There are no concessionary fees available for these programmes.

Fees do not include CIM annual membership or examinations. There is no concessionary fee available for this programme.

Possible progression:
The Professional Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing gives access to many MBA programmes in the UK and holders may also upgrade their membership of the CIM to Graduate, Associate or Full Member. This in turn allows you to follow the CIM continuing professional development programme and become a Chartered Marketer.

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http://www.hopwood.ac.uk/default.php?/courses/detail/professional-postgraduate-diploma-in-marketing/

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Orchard Skills Centre official opening

Orchard Skills Centre on Drake Street, Rochdale was officially opened on 23rd February, with a ceremonial ribbon-cutting by the Mayor and Mayoress, Councillor Keith Swift and Ms Sue Etchells.

Orchard Training Solutions; Hopwood Hall College’s Employer Engagement Arm developed the skills centre after the government launched the Response to Redundancy (R2R) initiative in mid 2009. The aim of the project is to help individuals who are unemployed or at risk of redundancy and make training available so they can broaden their skill range and increase their employability.

The College’s Vice-Principal for Finance & Corporate Services, John Spindler, and the College’s Vice-Principal for Skills, Dr O J Rahim, members of the College executive, local government representatives, partners, tutors and students attended.

The opening provided an opportunity for the many organisations who work with the skills centre to meet and celebrate the successes that the project has enjoyed so far.

Jane McAuley, R2R Project Co-ordinator said: “In just a short space of time since the skills centre opened in early November, we’ve already had learners who have completed training courses, secured job interviews and accepted job offers. In an area of high unemployment like Rochdale, this is a fantastic achievement.”

Siobhan Probert of Syke, a former hairdresser, had been unemployed for several months when she called in to the skills centre to enquire about the training opportunities available. Siobhan said: “The staff at the skills centre were friendly and really helpful. I wanted to get into office work and they put me on the office skills course followed by basic and intermediate IT. I got help updating my CV and was back in employment within 2 months of contacting them. I’d recommend anyone who is in my situation to contact the skills centre.”