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Association of Business Executives - Marketing Management Pathway

Overview

Marketing Management

Marketing Management (HRM) targets the area of practical application of marketing techniques and the management of a firm's marketing resources and activities. Topics range from Introduction to Marketing to Marketing Policy Planning and Communication to Principles of Marketing and much more. Students successful at the ABE Marketing Management Diploma Level 6 can gain immediate entry into the Final Year of the following degree programmes offered by CTS:


 


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Programme Structure

Programme Structure

There are three stages (levels) in the ABE Programme. See below:

 

Programme Stage

Exit Point

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Level 4 Diploma in Marketing Management

(on completion of 4 core subjects)


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Level 5 Diploma in Marketing Management

(on completion of 6 core and 2 optional subjects)


Level 6 Diploma in Marketing Management

(on completion of 4 core and 1 optional subjects)

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Subjects

Subjects

The table below shows a list of subjects at the different levels.

Level

Core Subjects

Optional Subjects

Diploma Level 4 in Marketing Management

Four (4) core subjects:

  • Introduction to Business
  • Introduction to Marketing
  • Introduction to Quantitative Methods
  • Introduction to Business Communication

No Optional Subjects at this level

Diploma Level 5 in Marketing Management

Six (6) Core subjects:

  • Marketing Policy Planning and Communication
  • The Business Environment
  • Principles of Marketing
  • Managing the Customer Relationship
  • Organizational Behavior
  • Marketing Information Systems

Any two (2) of the following:

  • Principles of Business Law
  • Quantitative Methods for Business Management
  • Sales Management
  • Economics for Business

Diploma Level 6 in Marketing Management

Four (4) Core Sujects

  • International Marketing
  • Contemporary Issues in Marketing
  • Integrated Marketing Communications
  • Strategic Marketing Management

Any one (1) of the following:

  • Corporate Strategy and Planning
  • Project Management

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Delivery

Delivery

The Subject Guide was developed to help students choose the subjects based on when they are being offered. The guide shows the three different Diploma Levels and the subjects that are offered in each semester. The Subject Guide also shows if a subject is offered on a Saturday or during the week. Students can now choose their modules for the full academic year based on the Subject Guide.

LEVEL

Core/Optional

Subject

Semester B
Jun to Dec

Semester A
Jan to Jun

Saturdays

Evenings

Saturdays

Evenings

Diploma (L4):

4 Core Units

Core

Introduction to Business

yes

yes

yes

yes

Core

Introduction to Quantative Methods

yes

yes

yes

yes

Core

Introduction to Business Com

yes

yes

yes

yes

Core

Introduction to Marketing

yes

yes

yes

yes


Diploma (L5):

6 Core units & 2 Optional

Core

Marketing Policy Planning and Com

 

yes

yes

 

Core

The Business Environment

yes



yes

Core

Managing the Customer Relationship

yes

 

 

yes

Core

Principles of Marketing

yes

 

 

yes

Core

Organizational Behaviour


yes

yes


Core

Marketing Information Systems


yes

yes


Optional

Quantitative Methods for Business Mgt

yes

 

 

yes

Optional

Principles of Business Law

 



yes

Optional

Economics for Business


yes

Optional

Sales Management

 



 


Diploma (L6):

4 Core Units & 2 optional

Core

International Marketing

yes



yes

Core

Contemporary Issues in Marketing


yes

yes


Core

Integrated Marketing Communication

yes

 

 

yes

Core Strategic Marketing Management yes yes

Optional

Corporate Strategy and Planning

yes

 


yes

Optional

Project Management

 

yes

yes

 

DISCLAIMER: CTS College of Business and Computer Science reserve the right to make changes to the schedule with notice.

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Assessment

Assessments

At the end of each module, students are required to sit an exam which will be marked out of 100%. There are two (2) examination periods each year:

  • June (typically starting the 1st week of June)
  • December (typically starting the 1st week of December)

Students are awarded Grades based on the following guidelines:

PERCENTAGE

GRADE

COMMENT

70%+

A

Distinction

55-69%

B

Credit

40-54%

C

Pass

30-39%

D

Fail

29% and below

E

Fail

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Entry Requirements

Entry Requirements

The table below shows the entry requirements for each level of the programme.

NB: Please note that GATE entry requirements may vary as the following entry requirements are specific to ABE.

Level

ABE Entry Requirements

Diploma Level 4 in Marketing Management

  • No formal prerequisite

Diploma Level 5 in Marketing Management

  • ABE Certificate Level or Diploma Level 4 (at least 3 modules passed) OR
  • Two 'A' Level passes OR
  • At least 2 years work experience. A reference letter from employer(s) must accompany such applications OR
  • Qualifications which may be accepted by ABE as being equivalent to the above

Diploma Level 6 in Marketing Manangement

 

  • ABE Diploma Level 5 OR
  • A UK Degree or equivalent OR
  • Other recognized qualifications of approved Institutes of Higher Education

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Cost

Cost

The overall cost of the programme includes payments to both CTS (for registration and tuition) and to ABE (for registration, annual subscription and exams). This information is provided below:

Payments to ABE

Students are only required to register once with ABE and each year after registering they are required to pay their annual subscription fee. Exam fees are also included in the table below:

Level

Registration Fee

Examination Fee

Diploma Level 4 in Marketing Management

A new student: £35

Annual Subscription Fee: £25

Per exam fee: £20

Total Exam Fee: £80 (4 modules)

Diploma Level 5 in Marketing Management

A new student: £50

Annual Subscription Fee: £25

Per exam fee: £33

Total Exam Fee: £264 (8 modules)

Diploma Level 6 in Business Management

A new student: £150

Annual Subscription Fee: £30

Per exam fee: £38

Total Exam Fee: £190 (5 modules)

* The fees above reflect fees payable to ABE and are stated in pound currency.
Estimated rates are TT$10.00 = £1.00

The rates may vary, kindly use the following website to get a more accurate cost:  http://www.oanda.com/currency/converter/

Payments to CTS

Registration Fee:

CTS registration fee is $200.00 per semester.

Tutition Fee:

Students who qualify for GATE funding and opt to go thru the GATE programme – your tuition fee is covered. However if a student does not qualify for GATE funding they will be required to pay tuition. Please liaise with the Administration Office for a full list of tuition fees and payment plan.

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Registration

Registration

Registration is a two step process:

  • Registration with CTS
  • Registration with ABE
Registering with ABE:

To register with ABE, you will need to complete the ABE Registration Form (available at the CTS Adminstration Officer or on ABE's website) and return this to the front desk along with your ABE Bank Draft (or you may pay via credit card).

ABE Registration Due Date

ABE Exam Due Dates

The following are ABE's deadlines for registering:

For the June examinations
Register by the first Friday in March

For the December examinations
Register by the first Friday in September

The following are ABE's deadline dates for registering:

For the June examinations
Register by the first Friday in April

For the December examinations
Register by the first Friday in October

Students should be aware that the above are ABE's deadlines dates. Students wishing to submit their forms via CTS should note CTS's deadline dates for the collection of their documents and payments.

Registration with CTS:

The table shows the steps required to register with CTS.

Level

Registration steps for students wishing to apply for GATE

Registration for non GATE applicants

Diploma Level 4 in Marketing Management

Normal Entry

  1. Registration Fee of $200.00 per semester.
  2. Three copies of one form of Identification (passport, identification card, birth certificate)
  3. Must be 16 years or older and four O’ levels inclusive of English

Mature Entry


  1. Must be 21 years or older, two (2) years working experience and completed secondary school education.

For both Normal Entry and Mature Entry candidates must walk with proof of qualifications

  1. Registration Fee of $200.00 per semester.
  2. One form of Identification (passport, identification card, drivers permit, birth certificate).
  3. 50% of the tuition fee

Diploma Level 5 in Marketing Management

Normal Entry

  1. Registration Fee of $200.00 per semester.
  2. Three copies of one form of Identification (passport, identification card, birth certificate)
  3. ABE Certificate or Candidate must be 18 years or older, and have two (2) A' Level passes.

Mature Entry

  1. Candidate must be 21 years or older with four (4) O' Levels passes inclusive of Mathematics/Accounts and English, and two (2) years working experience.
    OR
  2. Candidate must be 25 years or older with three (3) years working experience and four (4) O' Level passes inclusive of English.


For both Normal and Mature Entry, candidates must walk with proof of qualifications

Normal Entry

  1. Registration Fee of $200.00 per semester.
  2. Three copies of one form of Identification (passport, identification card, birth
  3. 50% of the tuition fee
  4. ABE Certificate or Candidate must be 18 years or older, and have two (2) A' Level passes.

Mature Entry

  1. Candidate must be 21 years or older with two (2) years working experience.

 

For both Normal and Mature Entry, candidates must walk with proof of qualifications

Diploma Level 6 in Marketing Management

Normal Entry

  1. Registration Fee of $200.00 per semester.
  2. Three copies of one form of Identification (passport, identification card, birth certificate)
  3. ABE Diploma Level 5 or a recognized Degree
  4. Candidates must walk with proof of qualifications

 

Candidates must walk with proof of qualifications

  1. Registration Fee of $200.00 per semester.
  2. One form of Identification (passport, identification card, drivers permit, birth certificate).
  3. 50% of the tuition fee
  4. ABE Diploma Level 5 or a recognized Degree

 

Candidates must walk with proof of qualification

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