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Digital Management and Marketing

Entry requirements


UCAS Tariff

104

Any subjects are acceptable at Level 3. Relevant subjects are preferred; for example, business studies, psychology, computing or science.

About this course


Course option

3years

Full-time | 2024

Subjects

Marketing

Data management

Intelligent systems

Digital marketers are in demand. Our industry-focused BSc (Hons) Digital Marketing and Management CIM Accredited Degree aims to prepare you to take advantage of the e-commerce and marketing opportunities offered by social media, data analytics and emerging technologies. By combining business management, digital marketing, web design and app development knowledge, we offer you the skills needed for success in this growing digital business and e-tail sector.

Businesses wish to promote their products and services in new ways, so graduates with digital marketing and business management expertise are highly sought-after by employers. Social media, big data and emerging technologies are driving innovation and creating marketing opportunities for organisations of all sizes – from tiny start-ups to giant multinationals. Organisations seek individuals with strong skills in the fundamentals of business management combined with up-to-date knowledge of digital marketing and e-tailing techniques, data analytics and design for web and mobile applications. The University of Bolton is a Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) Accredited Degree University. Our industry-focused BSc (Hons) Digital Marketing and Management degree offers you the skills and understanding you'll need for a career at the forefront of this rapidly-evolving area of business and e-commerce, along with the benefits of studying a CIM Accredited Degree.

Inspired by the thinking of the CIM and the Digital Marketing Institute (DMI), this degree combines industry knowledge and a wide range of practical, technical and transferable skills essential to success in digital business management. We aim to future-proof your career in this exciting sector. We offer you knowledge vital for a career in today's digital marketing and retail environment, as well as the lifelong learning skills that will help you stay abreast of innovations and new technologies moving forward.

Our expert team will support you in building your marketing knowledge from fundamental principles up to advanced topics. You'll cover areas such as segmentation, product and customer lifecycles, customer relationship management (CRM), planning integrated marketing campaigns and customer insight, which are vital in e-tail. You'll explore the marketing opportunities provided by social media and other online and digital platforms, and have the chance to gain knowledge of web design, app design and development, information systems and data analytics. We'll guide you as you develop a secure grounding in areas such as strategic management, financial decision making and project management, which are essential elements of every manager's toolkit. Moreover, we'll encourage you to develop critical thinking, research and academic skills, alongside transferable skills such as resilience, teamwork, communication, time management and innovation that are highly attractive to employers.

Live briefs, guest lectures and specialist modules will support you in gaining experience in a range of digital marketing techniques and develop the essential practical and technical skills you'll need to plan, create and manage innovative and engaging digital marketing campaigns. Our goal is to combine concepts, techniques and knowledge from the fields of business management, marketing, data analytics, web design and app development, helping you build the necessary skills to become a successful and professional digital marketing and e-commerce manager.

Modules

Information about the modules offered as part of this course is available on the University of Bolton’s website.

Assessment methods

Details of the learning activities and assessment methods for this course are available on the University of Bolton’s website.

Tuition fees

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Channel Islands
£9,250
per year
England
£9,250
per year
EU
£47,850
for the whole course
International
£47,850
for the whole course
Northern Ireland
£9,250
per year
Republic of Ireland
£9,250
per year
Scotland
£9,250
per year
Wales
£9,250
per year

The Uni


Course location:

University of Bolton Main Site, Greater Manchester

Department:

Greater Manchester Business School

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What students say


How do students rate their degree experience?

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Who studies this subject and how do they get on?

95%
UK students
5%
International students
43%
Male students
57%
Female students
58%
2:1 or above
17%
First year drop out rate

Most popular A-Levels studied (and grade achieved)

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C
C

Information systems

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Who studies this subject and how do they get on?

88%
UK students
12%
International students
82%
Male students
18%
Female students
62%
2:1 or above
28%
First year drop out rate

Most popular A-Levels studied (and grade achieved)

C
E
C

After graduation


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Marketing

What are graduates doing after six months?

This is what graduates told us they were doing (and earning), shortly after completing their course. We've crunched the numbers to show you if these immediate prospects are high, medium or low, compared to those studying this subject/s at other universities.

£18,000
low
Average annual salary
84%
low
Employed or in further education

Top job areas of graduates

14%
Sales assistants and retail cashiers
12%
Sales, marketing and related associate professionals
10%
Other administrative occupations

Want to join a fast-moving, diverse industry that's at the cutting edge of tech? Try marketing! A lot of the jobs are in London, but graduates don't just go to work in advertising agencies — all sorts of industries do their own marketing these days, and with the rise of digital and mobile technology, a lot of marketing is done in quite innovative ways using a wide range of methods. Common industries (apart from advertising and PR) include recruitment, online retail, higher education, banking and IT. A lot of jobs in this industry are handled through recruitment agencies, so if you get in touch with them early, that might give you a headstart for some of the jobs available. But be careful — unpaid working is not the norm in the marketing industry, but it is more common than in most sectors.

Information systems

What are graduates doing after six months?

This is what graduates told us they were doing (and earning), shortly after completing their course. We've crunched the numbers to show you if these immediate prospects are high, medium or low, compared to those studying this subject/s at other universities.

£20,000
low
Average annual salary
75%
low
Employed or in further education

Top job areas of graduates

59%
Information technology and telecommunications professionals
13%
Sales assistants and retail cashiers
3%
Sales, marketing and related associate professionals

Information systems courses cover a range of areas, including information design, modelling and the finance industry. How well graduates did made a particular difference in 2015 — computing graduates with good grades were much less likely to be out of work after six months. Most students do get jobs, though, and starting salaries are good — particularly in London, and that’s where over a quarter of graduates started work last year. This is also a good degree to take if you want to follow a technical role in the finance or advertising industry. Many jobs for this degree were found in the larger cities last year and opportunities may be more limited outside those areas.

What about your long term prospects?

Looking further ahead, below is a rough guide for what graduates went on to earn.

Marketing

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