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Drive real business results as a brand or marketing manager

Marketing Management Ontario College Graduate Certificate program

Become a leader in the energetic, ever-changing field of marketing. Combine analytical and creative marketing approaches that result in business growth.

Program code MKMN
Duration 1 Year
Credential Ontario College Graduate Certificate
Program Delivery Full-time +
Part-time
Program delivery method(s) GC Flex What does this mean?

Program information

Program description

The Marketing Management graduate certificate program is designed for the business professional who wants to develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes required to further their career in marketing. Courses offer students an opportunity to learn and effectively manage a wide-range of marketing tasks and functions, and to develop competencies in project management, graphic design, database management, and economics. A broad range of analytical and creative approaches provides students a wider understanding of marketing fundamentals, enhancing knowledge of concepts related to advertising, promotion, public relations, marketing research and data analytics, online/digital marketing, and international marketing management. Whether your plan is to run your own business or progress further within your firm, you will gain valuable insight into all aspects and levels of marketing, as well as the hard and soft skills necessary for success. 

Intake information

Start dateCampus
Winter 2025 Barrie
Fall 2025 Barrie

Tuition and fees

What are the admission requirements for the Marketing Management program?

Marketing Management admission requirements

Ontario College Diploma, Ontario College Advanced Diploma, Degree, or equivalent; education or experience in a business setting is desirable.

What career paths can I take in marketing and management?

Your Marketing Management graduate certificate gives you many career opportunities

Graduates of this program may initiate entrepreneurial start-ups or be prepared to work in a variety of business-focused environments and middle-management roles, including: 

  • account executives 
  • sales and marketing coordinators/managers 
  • media planners and buyers 
  • brand managers 
  • marketing analysts/researchers 
  • community engagement managers 
  • digital media marketers 
  • social media managers
  • communications managers

Flex MORE. Study Marketing Management part-time

Benefits of studying part-time:

  • Register on a course-by-course basis, paying as you go!
  • MORE choices. We are always adding more flexible delivery programs and courses.

What courses are included in the Marketing Management graduate certificate program?

Course overview

14 Program Courses 

Program-specific courses

Semester 1 courses are listed below. For a full list of courses in the program including course descriptions, view the Marketing Management program outline.

  • GBMT 1007 – Project Management
  • MKMN 1012 – Graphic Design
  • MKMN 1013 – Advertising, Promotion, and Public Relations
  • MKMN 1014 – Computer Applications for Database Marketing
  • MKMN 1015 – Database Marketing Strategies
  • MKMN 1016 – Applied Marketing Research
  • MKMN 1017 – Fundamentals of Economics and Finance

Your course delivery method(s)

GC Flex

This program is delivered via GC Flex, giving you choice and flexibility. Using technology-enabled, purpose-designed learning spaces, professors deliver lectures and labs in the classroom and simultaneously online. You can participate on campus or online during class or review course materials online later.

Please note, delivery methods are based on planning for the upcoming semester and are subject to change.

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Advertising and Marketing Communications

Gain valuable experience in our student-run agency and on your field placement. Great industry connections. Awesome job prospects!

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Business – Marketing

Learn the business of marketing and how to apply it in the real world. Be job-ready or pursue further studies.

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Global Business Management

Excel in today’s global business environment. Fully accredited curriculum that meets the new international competency framework.

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Human Resources Management

Lead people. Manage change. Learn the expertise required to achieve positive employer-employee relationships. Gain hands-on experience on your co-op work term.

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