Business Marketing - Carlow
This programme provides students with an advanced knowledge of the principles of marketing.
| Award Name | Higher Diploma (Level 8 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | South East Technological University |
| NFQ Level | Level 8 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Higher Diploma (Level 8 NFQ) | Major | South East Technological University | Level 8 NFQ |
Duration
1 year full-time.
Entry Requirements
Applicants from a non-business discipline require an NFQ Level 8 Award or equivalent, for entry to this programme.
Applicants from a business discipline require an NTQ Level 7 Award or equivalent, for entry to this programme.
Other applicants will be considered on an individual basis in accordance with the University policy on Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
Careers / Further progression
Study & Career Opportunities
This qualification will allow the participant to apply for the MBA, MB or MSc in Digital Marketing, depending on his/her business experience and continue to develop and extend his/her skills base and knowledge at Level 9.
Further information
Next intake September 2026.
Application Deadline 28 Aug 2026
Overview
This programme provides students with an advanced knowledge of the principles of marketing. The modules have been designed to equip successful graduates with the up-to-date skills and competencies to enable them to:
- Pursue a career in any marketing oriented environment, in a large multinational corporation or a small-to-medium sized business in Ireland and abroad;
- Participate in and manage cross-functional teams with an appreciation and understanding of relationship management, changing consumer behaviour and communication across any organisation;
- Identify, analyse and propose innovative solutions to key marketing issues;
- Use and develop their critical analytical skills, providing a competitive edge in a rapidly changing marketing sector;
- Develop, contribute to and lead out marketing strategies and campaigns for new product innovation;
- Apply and develop their digital marketing skills to real world practise.
What will I be able to do when I finish this course?
Marketing is a fundamental element of all organisations and as a result, this programme will help prepare you for job opportunities across all industry sectors - private, public and voluntary.
Depending on your undergraduate degree, some examples of potential roles include:
- New Business Development, Client Manager, Customer Service Manager, Customer Insights;
- New Product Development Manager/Technologist;
- Brand Executive, Product Executive, Trade Marketing Executive;
- Compliance Manager, Business Analyst, Business solutions consultant;
- Sales and Marketing Executive, Digital Marketing Executive, Technical Sales Manager.
What subjects will I study?
New Product Innovation
Marketing Management
International Marketing
Consumer Psychology & Insights
Market Research Theory & Practice
Selling
Elective Subjects:
Integrated Marketing Communications
Digital Marketing Communications
Dr Deirdre Fleming,
Lecturer in Department of Sport Media and Marketing
Phone: +353 59 9175370
Email: Deirdre.Fleming@setu.ie