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Business Administration – Marketing

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Match creative thinking with strategic action to turn ideas into impact.

Learn how to craft powerful marketing tactics, connect with audiences and drive results in today’s fast-paced business world.

Business Administration – Marketing is a specialization program. Students interested in this program must apply to and complete the first common term of the Business Administration program.

Do you have a great imagination, enjoy discovering what motivates people and thrive on crafting smart strategies?

In this program, you’ll learn how to identify and leverage opportunities in the marketplace, use a variety of technologies to create compelling promotional campaigns, and develop effective pricing, packaging and distribution strategies. Immerse yourself in the dynamic world of marketing through a practical education that shows you how to use both digital and traditional media to drive sales and build customer loyalty.

You’ll explore the art of selling, digital and social media, and powerful promotional and market strategies – preparing you to thrive in today’s fast-paced business environment.

Business Administration – Marketing grads may be eligible for transfer credits to continue building their skills through the Professional Sales and Strategic Marketing certificate program.

  • Program Type
    Full-time
  • Credential
    Diploma
  • Program Delivery
    In-person hybrid
  • In-person Locations
    Exchange District Campus, Notre Dame Campus, Interlake and Peguis – Fisher River Campus, Portage Campus, Stevenson Campus, Steinbach Campus and Winkler Campus
  • Intakes
    Fall and Winter
  • Program Length
    2 years
  • Total Tuition / Fees for Courses
    $8,400 – $9,300
  • How to Enrol
    Application required
  • Application Type
    General entry

Experience a Polytechnic Education

Full-time Delivery: Something New Every Term

After completing Business Administration’s common first term, you can choose to specialize in Marketing. Through this major, you’ll develop industry-relevant marketing, leadership, entrepreneurial, and professional skills in an engaging, active-learning, student-centred environment.

TERM 2

Gain an intermediate understanding of marketing concepts and learn how the economy and business are interconnected.

TERM 3

Engage in applied learning, with a focus on marketing practices. Ethical decision-making, diversity and sustainability are integrated into client relationships and campaign strategies.

TERM 4

Graduate with confidence in your marketing skills and strategic thinking – ready to launch your career.

Optional Pathway Available

Transfer credits from the Business Administration program to continue developing your expertise through the Professional Sales and Strategic Marketing certificate.

Employment Potential

Prepare yourself for career success

Potential Grad CAREERS

  • Sales and marketing specialist
  • Social media and advertising coordinator
  • Market research analyst
  • Content marketing specialist
  • Sales representative
  • Influencer marketing manager
  • Media buyer/planner
  • Customer relationship manager
  • Brand specialist

What to Expect in This Program

Get Prepared for the Future of Work

Excel with practical learning and experienced instructors, all focused on your success. With an employer-driven education, you won’t just be ready for a career – you’ll be prepared to stay in front of what’s ahead.

Graduates leave the program confident and career-ready, with the skills to succeed in the marketing industry.
At the annual Directions Conference, students build valuable connections with industry professionals that often lead to exciting opportunities.
Instructors foster a collaborative and supportive learning environment that encourages student growth and success.
Develop strong communication skills by collaborating with fellow students and learning from instructors with real industry experience.
Learn to craft impactful business strategies, address audience needs and deliver effective promotional campaigns.

Graduate Success

Graduates of the Business Administration – Marketing program find opportunities across a wide range of industries, working in roles such as brand management, digital marketing, sales and advertising. Many also pursue entrepreneurial paths or help grow small businesses.

The statistics below represent the opinions and employment statuses of this program’s recent grads. They were retrieved from the 2019-2020 RRC Polytech Graduate Satisfaction and Employment Report.

94% – SATISFIED WITH RRC POLYTECH EDUCATION

Past students consistently express strong satisfaction with the quality and relevance of the marketing program, which prepares them well for success in the workplace or in launching their own ventures.

94% – New Grads Hired

An education from RRC Polytech equips you with the skills and confidence to secure employment or advance your career at any stage, supported by competitive salaries and ongoing professional growth.

94% – Consider Instructors Knowledgeable

Our marketing faculty bring significant real-world experience to the classroom, providing students with current insights and practical knowledge that help them stand out in the job market.

“After graduating from the Business Administration – Marketing program, I’ve worked at several places here in Winnipeg. Every organization I’ve been with has hired RRC Polytech graduates.”

Jacques Lavergne, General Manager
Delta Winnipeg

Who Should Enrol?

Turn your talents into academic success

You are eager to enter the business world while developing your skills in marketing. As a student in the Business Administration – Marketing program, you can manage your time effectively, stay organized, grasp concepts from course materials and contribute to group projects and classroom discussions. You are a self-starter who focuses on both the big picture and the details, making sense of it all to provide fact-based insights.

Students that excel in this program often share these interests, skills and personality traits.

PERSONALITY TRAITS

  • Big-picture thinker
  • Creative
  • Detail-oriented
  • Results-oriented
  • Team-oriented

SKILLS

  • Communication
  • Integrity
  • Motivation
  • Presentation
  • Time management

INTERESTS

  • Marketing strategy
  • Event planning
  • Brand management
  • Digital and traditional marketing
  • Marketing research
  • Email marketing
  • Search engine optimization
  • Customer relationship
  • Advertising campaigns
  • Sales

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OTHER INFORMATION

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LIST OF COURSES

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