Level
Level 5
Business & ManagementUndergraduate
Level 5 Extended Diploma in Sales and Marketing
Complete Level 4 and Level 5 in one 240 credit sales and marketing route, then progress towards final year top up study while building customer growth, campaign planning and commercial decision making capability.
Course snapshot
Flexible study with guidance and progression support.
Credits
240 Credits
Duration
Flexible online study, with a minimum completion time of 6 months and study pacing planned around your availability, assignment progress and progression goal.
Delivery
Online
Start Date
Start anytime
Overview
Course overview
The Level 5 Extended Diploma in Sales and Marketing is a 240 credit pathway that combines Level 4 and Level 5 study into one undergraduate route. It is designed as a 2 year degree pathway accelerator for learners who want to complete the equivalent of the first two years of a UK business, marketing or sales degree before progressing towards a final year top up where accepted. The programme develops practical and academic knowledge across customer service, marketing mix, sales planning, e-marketing, marketing strategy, business development, customer management, risk, decision making and business growth.
Who It’s For
Suitable for different learner profiles.
Learners seeking a combined Level 4 and Level 5 sales and marketing route
Students preparing for final year marketing, sales, business or management top up study
Career starters who want a strong foundation in customer growth, campaigns and commercial communication
Adult learners moving into sales, marketing, customer experience or business development roles
Learners who want to save time and money compared with a traditional three year degree pathway
Learning Outcomes
What you’ll learn.
Academic writing, research and study skills for sales and marketing
Business environment and organisational context
Customer service, customer management and relationship building
Marketing mix, campaign planning and brand communication
Sales planning, selling practice and commercial negotiation
E-marketing, digital channels and online customer engagement
Marketing strategy and market development
Business development, growth planning and opportunity assessment
Risk, decision making and performance improvement
Business research skills for final year progression
Progression
Progression and career outcomes.
Progress towards final year marketing, sales, business or management top up study where accepted
Progress to Level 6 marketing, business management or related study
Build a stronger academic foundation for sales, digital marketing, customer experience and business development routes
Develop practical evidence for campaign planning, customer management, sales support and market growth progression
Complete Level 4 and Level 5 in one route to save time and money compared with a traditional three year degree pathway
Possible career outcomes
Marketing AssistantSales Executive TraineeBusiness Development AssistantCustomer Experience AssistantDigital Marketing AssistantCampaign Support AssistantAccount Support AssistantSales and Marketing Manager Trainee
Course Guidance
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