Marketing

A Marketing diploma can lead to a variety of exciting and rewarding career paths, from the highly creative industries of advertising, web or graphic design to the analytical side with research and planning. Marketing is a vital component of any business and is a great option for anyone interested in using both creativity and facts to solve problems. Completion of the diploma prepares you to enter directly into Year 3 of the Bachelor of Business Administration in Sustainable Business Practices degree program or to transfer to a number of other certifications.

Program Information

As with all of our Business Management programs, the Marketing diploma infuses sustainable business practice knowledge throughout your courses. Sustainability is a priority for many in today’s global business environment.

Marketing is a two-year diploma program which opens the door to career opportunities in the field of marketing, or prepares you to enter directly into Year 3 of the Bachelor of Business Administration in Sustainable Business Practices degree program at College of the Rockies which has additional flexibility of part-time, full-time, face to face, or online learning. This program is also ideal for mid-career professionals looking to diversify their skillset.

This program starts in September and January each year. Part-time students applying in the Spring semester should select University General Studies as their program when applying.

Note: Upon successful completion of all Year 1 courses, you can graduate with a Business Management Certificate.

Admission Requirements and Program Overview

View admission requirements, program completion requirements and individual course information.

View Marketing Diploma Planning Form

View or download the pdf version of the official program outline

Tuition and Fees for Domestic Students

For the 2025/26 academic year (2025/SU, 2025/FA, 2026/WI, 2026/SP)

Year 1

Application Fee:	$30.00
Tuition:	$3,725.70
Lab Fee:	$170.76
Student Association Fee:	$69.00
Bus Pass Fee:	$88.80
Health and Dental Fee:	$240.00

Year 2

Tuition:	$3,725.70
Student Association Fee:	$69.00
Bus Pass Fee:	$88.80
Health and Dental Fee:	$240.00

_{*Tuition and Fees for domestic students are estimates and are subject to change. Depending on course electives there may be additional lab fees. Tuition and Fees do not include textbook costs or supplies. Tuition fees include student technology fees, student activity fees, and alumni fees. For more information, visit: Tuition and Fees.}

Tuition and Fees for International Students

For the 2025/26 academic year (2025/SU, 2025/FA, 2026/WI, 2026/SP)

Year 1

International Application Fee:	$100.00
One-time International Education Fee:	$100.00
Tuition:	$16,340.70
Lab Fee:	$170.76
Student Association Fee:	$69.00
Bus Pass Fee:	$88.80
Health and Dental Fee:	$240.00
Guard.me Insurance:	$270.00

Year 2

Tuition:	$16,340.70
Student Association Fee:	$69.00
Bus Pass Fee:	$88.80
Health and Dental Fee:	$240.00

*_{Tuition and Fees for international students are estimates and are subject to change. Depending on course electives there may be additional lab fees. Tuition and Fees do not include textbook and supplies. Tuition fees include student technology fees, student activity fees, and alumni fees. For more information, visit: Tuition and Fees.}

_{Refer to: International Education Fees Schedule for 2026/27 tuition.}

Career Info and Pathways

Be involved in the planning and implementation of marketing strategies for:

Commercial and industrial business
Professional and Not-for profit organizations
Public Relation (PR) firms
Government agencies
Cities and municipalities
Hotels, resorts and clubs
Tourism sector
Educational institutions

Your Marketing diploma, combined with additional education open the doors to potential careers including:

Professional Occupations in Advertising, Marketing, and Public Relations
Advertising, Marketing, and Public Relations Manager *
Business Development Officer / Market Researcher / Analyst
Senior Manager – Public and Private Sector *
Corporate Sales Manager *

* High Opportunity Occupation

Marketing Diploma – Block Transfer Agreements

To Institution	Program
College of the Rockies	Bachelor of Business Administration	Transfer Planning Form
Capilano University	Bachelor of Business Administration _{Note: Applicants must meet Capilano University’s School of Business admission requirements and Capilano University’s admission and general English Language requirements.}	Transfer Agreement
Royal Roads University	Bachelor of Arts in Professional Communication _{Note: Individual assessment required. In addition you must complete English 100 with a B or greater.}	Transfer Agreement
Thompson Rivers University	Bachelor of Business Administration (International Business, General, Entrepreneurship, Marketing or Human Resource Management) Note: Graduations GPA is 2.0 minimum.	Transfer Agreement
University of Lethbridge	Post-Diploma Bachelor of Management _{Note: Graduates will be guaranteed admission if their diploma GPA is 3.0 or higher.}	Transfer Agreement
University of Northern British Columbia	Bachelor Of Commerce _{Note: Requires individual assessment. For additional information about this transfer visit BC Transfer Guide website}