Digital Marketing Technology

Diploma: Diploma

Location: Downtown

International students admissibility: Not accepting international students at this time - PGWP Eligible

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Overview

Gain a foundation in business management while developing advanced, specialized, job-ready skills in marketing software, data analytics, and customer relationship management (CRM). 

Not accepting applications at this time. To receive updates about future program offerings, please complete the inquiry form for Upcoming New Programs.

Credential Diploma
Length 2 years
Hours Full-time
Delivery Class-based and Online
Campus Downtown
Program status Suspended
Credential Diploma
Length 2 years
Hours Full-time
Delivery Class-based and Online
Campus Downtown
PGWP International graduates may be eligible for the Post-Graduation Work Permit.
Program status Closed

What to expect

The courses will be presented using a variety of instructional strategies, resources and activities including lectures, case studies, discussions, presentations, and individual and group work. Courses have been designed with learner-centered approaches that promote collaboration and student engagement.  

Students will work with actual data sets to simulate solving business problems.  

What you will learn

  • Communicate effectively and respectfully as business professionals
  • Apply business principles, theories, skills and best practices
  • Evaluate financial information and financial implications related to business decisions to support the goals of a business enterprise
  • Apply critical thinking and analytical skills/strategies to provide digital marketing solutions that meet the needs of a business
  • Develop an integrated marketing plan that combines online and offline channels
  • Integrate the concepts, processes and applications of marketing automation and Customer Relationship Management (CRM), into a company's business operations
  • Use data analytics to support marketing decision making across digital and physical channels
  • Identify the unique opportunities and considerations that arise when working with Indigenous communities
  • Apply principles of corporate social responsibility, sustainability and ethics in their work as business professionals
  • Determine effective digital marketing and e-commerce strategies

Program duration and maximum time for completion

The program will have four academic terms and must be completed within five years from the date the student began studies in the first term of the program.

Admission requirements

Program-specific

  • Grade 12 graduation, or equivalent
  • English Studies 12 with a minimum ‘C+’ grade or equivalent
  • Foundations of Math 11 with a minimum ‘C+’ grade or equivalent

Learn more about VCC's academic upgrading or English as a Second Language (ESL) courses, or discover which university transfer options are right for you.

Recommended considerations

  • Well-developed analytical and critical thinking skills
  • An interest in the field of business and marketing
  • Good basic computer literacy and working knowledge of various social media programs 
  • Ability to work well with others on a diverse team environment

Program availability

Not currently available.

Not currently available.

Courses

Classes are typically scheduled any day from Monday to Saturday, any time between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. See individual course schedules for details.

Digital Marketing Technology Diploma

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
Term OneCredits
MGMT 1004 Business Communication 3
MGMT 1021 Computer Applications for Management 3
MGMT 1006 Fundamentals of Marketing 3
MGMT 1011 Information Technology Management 3
MGMT 1003 Principles of Management 3
 Credits15
Term Two
MKTG 2008 International E-Commerce 3
MKTG 1024 Customer Relationship Management 3
MKTG 1034 Introduction to Digital Marketing 3
MKTG 1044 Marketing Math 3
MKTG 2009 Marketing Communication for the Web 3
 Credits15
Second Year
Term One
MGMT 2006 Business Analysis and Systems Design 3
MKTG 2004 Professional Selling 3
MKTG 2031 Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software Administration 3
MKTG 2077 Data Analytics and Visualization for Marketing 3
MKTG 2078 Digital Advertising 3
 Credits15
Term Two
MKTG 2005 Marketing Automation 3
MGMT 1012 Indigenous Business in Canada 3
MKTG 2069 Law and Ethics for Marketing 3
MKTG 2068 Managing Digital Projects 3
MKTG 2099 Digital Marketing Technology Capstone 3
 Credits15
 Total Credits60

This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.

How to apply

Ready to apply?

Online

You will be directed to EducationPlannerBC.

Mail

Fill out a PDF form and mail to:
VCC Registrar's Office
1155 East Broadway
Vancouver, B.C., V5T 4V5

International students

Apply to VCC international programs online. Check the availability status for your desired program and intake before applying.

Contact us

Advising services

Phone: 604.871.7000, option 2
Email: [email protected]

Advising services for International students

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Indigenous Territory Acknowledgment

VCC is located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples who have been stewards of these lands since time immemorial. Learn about VCC’s commitment to decolonization and Indigenization.