UO Professional Development in Marketing

Undergraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
MARK 1012
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Course ID
204105
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course level
1
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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Yes
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University-wide elective course
Yes
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Single course enrolment
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Note:
Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

The aim of this course is to enable students to develop their professional identity in a marketing related field, and to help them plan and make choices that will enhance their university experience and early career. The aim of this course is topics include: professional communication; networking strategies; negotiation and interpersonal relationships with a variety of stakeholders; presentation design and delivery; written communication across an array of professional contexts; self-assessment and reflection on professional skills; choice of marketing electives and formulating a career development plan and resume.

Course learning outcomes

  • Identify skills and knowledge relevant for a marketing professional, capture evidence, reflect on it and justify current levels of professional development
  • Demonstrate a professional orientation, document learning and achievements, set career directions, identify opportunities and devise a plan for professional development
  • Identify essential marketing communication and negotiation principles, implementing these in a variety of professional contexts
  • Apply written and presentation skills within a professional context, adhering to ethical practice
  • Demonstrate Business Enterprise Skills in the context of the Marketing discipline: i) Self-Management (intermediate level); ii) Ethical Awareness (foundation level); and iii) Written Communication (foundation level).

Prerequisite(s)

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Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

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