Department
Credits
30.00
Length of Program
One year
Credential Type
Post-Degree Diploma
Sales (Post-Degree Diploma)
Campus
New Westminster
Learning Format
Full-time
Part-time
Admission Type
Limited Enrolment
Offered
Fall
Winter
Overview
Aimed at motivated learners with a degree and professional work experience, the PDD in Sales offers a broad exposure to sales and marketing viewed from technical, creative and management perspectives.
This program provides specialized, concentrated training suitable for:
- Those who have a background in another field and wish to set up a business or move into a sales position;
- Foreign nationals who have a degree and wish to study and/or pursue work experience in Canada;
- Individuals in the sales field who wish to upgrade their skills or obtain formal training.
The PDD in Sales is customized for each student and reflects their needs, experience, future plans and learning style. In addition to course work, students gain practical experience through an optional work experience or internship placement (upon program completion).
Graduate job-ready with the Career Boost program
Designed for post-degree students, the Career Boost program prepares you for part-time paid or volunteer positions that complement your studies. You’ll participate in career-building workshops, one-on-one coaching sessions, career fairs, networking with employers, peer-led leadership meetings and more. Once you graduate, you’ll get the continued support, skills and knowledge you need to find a full-time job in your field.
Program Requirements
Curriculum Framework
Graduation Requirements:
- Successful completion of 30 credits
- 70% (21 credits) of all coursework must be completed at Douglas College
- Courses used towards a previously received credential can be used to meet program requirements, but additional courses will need to be taken to replace these credits. Please contact program co-ordinator for approval of substitutions.
- A minimum program GPA of 2.00 is required
Course Requirements:
| Course Number | Course Title | Credits |
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Required Courses: |
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Introductory Marketing |
3.00 |
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Personal Selling |
3.00 |
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Customer Relationship Management |
3.00 |
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Sales Management |
3.00 |
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Professional Sales |
3.00 |
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Select five courses from the following ten options (select four if you are doing MARK 4483 Practicum, three of which must be MARK 3340, MARK 4441, and MARK 4440): |
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Buyer Behaviour |
3.00 |
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e-Marketing |
3.00 |
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International Marketing |
3.00 |
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Non-profit Marketing |
3.00 |
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Promotional Strategy |
3.00 |
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Business Marketing |
3.00 |
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Market Intelligence |
3.00 |
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Marketing Strategy |
3.00 |
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Marketing Research |
3.00 |
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Select one of the following two options if you are wanting to do a Practicum: |
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Marketing Practicum (taken in semester III) |
3.00 |
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Experiential Learning & Internship |
9.00 |
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Total Credits |
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30.00 |
Admissions Requirements
Applicants must meet the admission requirements listed below:
- General College Admission Requirements
- Applicants must have an undergraduate degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in Canada or an equivalent credential from an approved institution of a different country. Any applicant who earned their credential in a language other than English must meet the Douglas College English language proficiency requirement.
Cost
You can get an average cost for your program - tuition and student fees, books, uniforms, lab fees etc - on the Program Cost page.
Only programs approved for student loan funding are listed on the Program Cost page. For all other programs, refer to the Tuition Fee page.
Career Pathways
This post-degree program can serve a variety of purposes, depending on individual goals:
- It provides concentrated training in sales for individuals who have a background in another field and who wish to start a business or move into a sales position.
- It offers a sales credential to foreign nationals who have a degree and wish to study and/or pursue work experience in Canada.
- It delivers upgraded sales education, skills and current practices to those who have been in the sales field for some time but lack formal or recent training.
Program Guidelines
Program Guidelines for previous years are viewable by selecting the version desired. If you took this program and do not see a listing for the starting semester / year of the program, consider the previous version as the applicable version.