Business Management

Diploma in Marketing, Advertising and PR

The Diploma in Marketing, Advertising and PR is a one year programme that will enable the learner to approach marketing advertising, PR and Sales with a greater level of understanding and to create advertisements and public relations materials using contemporary theories and frameworks.

Flexible Learning

This diploma can be taken through lectures delivered at Laois Third Level, Portarlington, Co. Laois.

Lectures

Lectures are delivered on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6.30pm to 9.30pm. Lectures are specifically designed to reflect the vocational and practical nature of the course incorporating a variety of contemporary case studies as well as a comprehensive project which the learner can relate to their own working situation or company.

Audience

The Diploma in Marketing, Advertising, Public Relations and Sales Management is specifically designed for those with an interest in marketing or communication and who seek a recognised qualification to enhance future employment prospects and career progression

Programme Content

  1. Advertising and Promotions
  2. Advertising Agencies, Structures and Client Relationships
  3. Media Planning and Strategy
  4. Sales Promotion
  5. Direct Marketing
  6. Planning and Managing Public Relations Campaigns
  7. Corporate Social Responsibility and Reputation Management
  8. Crisis Management

Course Duration

1 Year, 2 evenings per week:Tuesday evening: 6.30pm to 9.30pm, Thursday evening: 6.30pm to 9.30pm.

Award

Diploma in Marketing, Advertising and PR is awarded by The Institute of Commercial Management.

Fees

The cost is €1990.00 for the academic year 2011/2012. The cost of fees can be spread with the National College of Ireland Direct Debit Plan. This course is awaiting approval for academic year 2012 -2013.

To Apply

To apply for a course place please log onto www.ncirl.ie or email director@laoisthirdlevel.ie