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GEORGE BROWN FULL-TIME PROGRAMS GUIDE 2012-2013


Business

Business Administration - Marketing Program

Program Code:

Program Length:

Starting:

Certification:
Location:

Apply to:
B108 (no co-op)
B158
(Co-op)
3 years
(no Co-op)(6 Semesters)
3 years
(with Co-op)(6 Semesters plus 2 semesters co-op)
September, January
Ontario College Advanced Diploma
St. James Campus
ontariocolleges.ca


Admission Requirements and Fees

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Student success in college requires well developed learning skills and attitudes (such as being able to work independently, participate in a team, be well-organized, develop good work habits, and show initiative). These skills are as important as prior academic achievement. Applicants should have thoroughly developed these skills and attitudes before beginning their college programs.

List of Courses

Check the availability and status of this program: 2012/2013 Start Dates
2011/2012 Start Dates
Note: Due to ongoing program improvements courses are subject to change without notice.

 

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THE PATH TO A GREAT CAREER IN MARKETING STARTS AT GEORGE BROWN COLLEGE

This marketing program will open doors to opportunities in the exciting and fast-moving field of business, specifically consumer product and service marketing. Students will gain an understanding of the core concepts of marketing through lectures, case studies, group interaction and marketing situations. In this program you will learn how to:

  • Use the building blocks of a marketing plan by analyzing the market, your competitors and your customers.
  • Design a marketing research program and understand the elements of effective research.
  • Identify and develop various marketing communications elements available to a company including sales promotion, direct marketing, public relations, television, radio and web-based solutions.
  • Devise a winning integrated marketing communications plan.
  • Combine all of your learning to develop effective marketing solutions to business problems.

Imbedded in all of the above will be the development of communication, presentation, analytical and team-building skills.

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MARKETING IS DIFFERENT AT GEORGE BROWN COLLEGE

  • Our curriculum is current to reflect the needs of today’s market.
  • Our offering of diverse Marketing electives sets us apart from other institutions.
  • It’s not just about books and lectures; our learning is hands-on, project-based and relies heavily on real-life projects.
  • Turn your diploma into a degree; we have agreements with several universities in Canada, the U.S. and abroad that will give you credit for your college diploma.

FUTURE STUDY OPTIONS

For information on future study options, see transferguide.georgebrown.ca.

PART-TIME STUDY OPTIONS

George Brown Continuing Education offers courses and a part-time certificate program in Marketing Management. See the Course Guide at coned.georgebrown.ca.

CO-OP AT GEORGE BROWN COLLEGE

Employers have told us that they are more likely to hire a student with co-op experience than a student without experience. Our co-op program gives you the real-life experience that employers demand. Students who choose the co-op program graduate with a diploma and two four-month terms of work experience.

See the Cooperative Education web site for more information.

YOUR CAREER

Your education is complemented with courses focusing on the professional skills required by today’s employers, which encompass teamwork, communication, leadership, decision-making, strategic marketing management, emerging media and innovation technologies, and problem solving.

Upon graduation, potential positions may include:

  • Advertising Account Co-ordinator
  • Marketing Research Assistant
  • Marketing Assistant
  • Assistant Product Manager
  • Marketing and Sales Co-ordinator
  • Account Manager
  • Event Planning Co-ordinator

Jerry Jarosinski"The projects at George Brown were not just theoretical; they gave us a sense of the reality of the working world. I was able to bring that knowledge and apply it immediately to real-life experiences.”

Jerry Jarosinski
(2000 graduate, Business Administration – Marketing)
Senior Marketing Manager, Research In Motion

REQUIRED COURSES

In order to graduate from the B108 program, you need a total of 38 courses: 29 Mandatory courses, 4 General 5 Business Electives. To maintain your status as a full time student, you must take a minimum of 67% of the required course load per semester. For the B158 program, you need to take an additional course, Coop Prep Course, (Coop 1000) in semester 3.

Below are the Curriculum Planners.

SEMESTER 1


Courses (Mandatory)

Course Code

Pre-requisite

Business Concepts I

BUS 1038

None

College English

COMM 1007

None

Business Computer Applications I

COMP 1010

None

Fundamentals of Human Resources

    HRM 1008

None

Principles of Marketing I

MARK 1020

None

Math for Business & Management

MATH 1008

None


SEMESTER 2


Courses (Mandatory)

Course Code

Pre-requisite

Project Management

BUS 1040

None

Business Presentation Skills

BUS 1056

COMM 1007

Professional Communication

COMM 1034

COMM 1007

Business Computer Applications II

COMP 1115

COMP 1010

Principle of Marketing II

MARK 2049

MARK 1020

Mathematical Analysis for Marketers

MATH 1131

MATH 1008

Organizational Behaviour

PSY 1129

None


SEMESTER 3


Courses (Mandatory)

Course Code

Pre-requisite

Communication for Marketers

COMM 2034

COMM 1034

Introduction to Economics

ECON 1034

None

Advertising

MARK 1003

MARK 2049

Marketing Research

MARK 2007

MARK 2049
& STAT 1012

Business Statistics

STAT 1012

MATH 1131

Co-op Prep Course *

COOP 1000

COMM 1007

Select One General Education Elective

*This course is mandatory only for students taking the Coop Option (B158)

SEMESTER 4


Courses (Mandatory)

Course Code

Pre-requisite

Principles of Accounting

ACCT 1036

None

Career Planning & Development

STS 1037

None

Database Marketing I

MARK 2033

MARK 2049

Consumer Behaviour for Marketing

MARK 2054

MARK 2049

Applied Marketing Research

MARK 2061

MARK 2049

Select One General Education Elective



SEMESTER 5


Courses (Mandatory)

Course Code

Pre-requisite

Managerial Accounting

ACCT 2031

ACCT 1036

International Marketing

MARK 2020

MARK 2049

Professional Selling

MARK 1002

MARK 1020

Select Two Business Electives

Select One General Education Elective


SEMESTER 6


Courses (Mandatory)

Course Code

Pre-requisite

Business Law

BUS 1044

None

Strategic Marketing Management

MARK 3017

MARK 2049

Strategic Marketing Emerging Media & Innovation Technologies

MARK 3030

MARK 2049

Select Three Business Electives

Select One General Education Elective

Below are Business Elective courses for Business Administration Marketing


Courses

Course Code

Pre-requisite

Small Business Management

BUS 1041

BUS 1038

Retail Management

MARK 3020

MARK 2049

Negotiation Skills

MARK 2053

MARK 1020

Services Marketing

MARK 3007

MARK 2049

Marketing for Not-for-Profit Sector

MARK 3016

MARK 2049

Event Management

MARK 3024

MARK 2049

Principles of E-Business

COMP 1113

COMP 1010

Arts & Entertainment Marketing

MARK 3027

GPA 3.0 & MARK 2049

The Business Media in Canada

COMM 1127

COMM 1034

Brand Management

MARK 2056

MARK 2049

Field-Based Consulting – Theory

MGMT 2034

Successful Completion of Semester 3, by interview only

Field-Based Consulting – Field Work

MGMT 2035

Successful Completion of Semester 3, by interview only

Environmental Economics

ECON 1021

ECON 1031 or
ECON 1032 or
ECON 1034

Field Education

BUS 1067

For Non-Coop Students, by interview only

Talking Business

COMM 1156

CESL 1003


General Education electives courses list

Not all courses will be offered every semester - contact the Program Coordinator for further information.

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Printable version Curriculum Planner Start Date (2010-2011) (This PDF file* opens a new window)

Printable version Curriculum Planner Start Date (2009-2010) (This PDF file* opens a new window)

FOR MORE INFORMATION
Call the George Brown School of Business at 416-415-5000, ext. 2160 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. or long distance 1-800-265-2002.

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For updated information and course descriptions, call 416-415-2000 (TTY 1-877-515-5559) or long distance 1-800-265-2002.

George Brown College is continually striving to improve its programs and their delivery. The information contained in this calendar is subject to change without notice. It should not be viewed as a representation, offer or warranty. Students are responsible for verifying George Brown College admission, graduation, and fee requirements as well as any requirements of outside institutions, industry associations, or other bodies that may award additional designations concurrently with, or after completions of, a George Brown College program.

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