• Fast track your career in marketing
• Learn the inside secrets of how to become a marketing pro in months not years!
• Study a marketing course that was designed in conjunction with marketing industry leaders
• Free up valuable time, don't waste time and money travelling to classes
• Study at your own pace whenever and wherever you are
• Have access to a tutor who works in the industry you are training for
• Easy interest free payment plans from as low as $49 per week

Start reaping the benefits by enrolling today!

The Role

Marketing is a business function which identifies and anticipates the wants and needs of consumers, determines which target market to serve, enables appropriate designs of products and programs and delivers these plans.

There is a role for marketers in virtually every section of business and those roles can be very diverse.

Employment Opportunities

• Brand Management
• Direct Marketing
• Market Research & Analysis
• Marketing Communications
• Marketing Strategy
• Product Management and DEVELOPMENT
• Trade Marketing

Earning Potential

• Marketing graduates can expect t earn between $25k to 35k
• Marketing Assistants can expect to earn between $35k to $50k
• Marketing Co-ordinators can expect to earn between $50k to $60k
• Marketing Mangers can expect to earn between $90k to $120k
• Marketing Director can expect to earn between $120k to $160k.

1. Certificate: represents a basic level of operational knowledge with general knowledge. Suitable for basic entry level positions.
    
2. Diploma: qualifications recognises the graduates capacity for initiative and judgment across a broad range of technical and management functions. Diploma holders typically have personal responsibility and autonomy (semi-independence) in performing technical operations or organising others in the workplace.
    
3. Advanced Diploma: The graduate is able to apply a significant range of principles and techniques across various contexts and functions. Graduates can expect to be involved in significant judgments, planning, and leadership/guidance functions related to workplace products, services, operations or procedures.

There are NO previous work or education requirements for entry into any course level. Students may enrol directly into the diploma or advanced diploma levels without completing lower ranked qualifications. Graduates can expect higher course levels to result in higher potential salary, positions and skill capabilities.

(Source: 2008 Student Graduation Statistics)

The average time within which students complete studies is:

• Certificate Level - 14 weeks,
• Diploma Level - 24 weeks,
• Advanced Diploma Level - 31 weeks.

ICI courses allow you to study at your own pace with no assignment deadlines. This means that you determine the pace of the course and within which time period you will ultimately complete your studies in.

• Completing your course with ICI is flexible as you can fast-track and graduate in a matter of months. You complete activities and submit assignments whenever you are ready.
• The maximum time given to complete a program is three years.

• Government, business & industry employers 32%
• High school leavers 20%
• Individuals looking to start a business or change career paths 18%
• Individuals already in the industry looking to formalise and/or update knowledge and seek a promotion 11%
• Military personal 11%
• Stay at home mothers 8%

This course is recognised and accredited by the International Association of Private Career Colleges (IAPCC). The courses offered by ICI are unique as they take a very "hands on" approach. Our courses are not designed to teach you just the "theory" behind the industry - they are written and tutored by industry professionals and will fast-track you into a new career of your choice.

ICI is a registered member of the New Zealand Association of Private Education Providers (NZAPEP) which is a national organisation representing private tertiary institutions in New Zealand. The Association is the largest association covering all areas of tertiary education and is recognised by the Government and government agencies as the main representative of the sector.

Various government departments and business's have enrolled their own staff with ICI for further training and development and is a strong indicator of acceptance and recognition by employers and industry.

The following is a partial list of companies and government departments which have enrolled staff into ICI courses:

Course fees can be claimed as a tax deduction as long as the course is sufficiently connected to your work activities.

• All required study materials and course notes
• Practical assignment projects with constructive tutor feedback
• Industry based tutor who will service all of your course and career questions and guidance needs
• UNESCO endorsed Student ID card giving students access to thousands of discounts both at home and overseas! Save on transport, accommodation, communications, food, shopping, movies and more!

On successful completion of the course you will receive:

• A graduation certificate officially recognizing your successful completion of studies and qualifications as a marketing specialist
• Transcripts indicating units completed
• Letter of recommendation and validation for current and future employers
• Post-nominal letters placed after your name which indicate that you hold the relevant qualification. For example: John Smith, DipDipMkt
• Job search assistance: Graduate Career Services Program (Click to learn more).

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Your enrolment is processed and acknowledged within 24 hours of the Institute receiving your application. You can expect to receive your course within days of enrolling. When you start your ICI course its at your own pace and you determine when you finish. Don't miss out. Enrol today!