About this program

  • Credential Awarded: 2 Year Diploma
  • Campus: Niagara-on-the-Lake
  • Code: 0451 P0451
  • Delivery Length: 2 Years
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Overview

Do you have a natural ability to communicate and build relationships with others? Are you interested in learning how organizations create marketing campaigns and develop sales strategies in today’s competitive business environment?

As a sales and marketing graduate you will be armed with valuable and sought-after soft skills that organizations are looking for.

Highlights
  • Exposure to all aspects of a sales and marketing career via applied learning opportunities that incorporate project-based learning, computer training and a flexible 120-hour immersive internship working with industry leaders.

  • Graduates have a 90% success rate finding employment.

  • Faculty mentorship and outstanding student success competing in provincial, national and international sales and marketing competitions.

  • Sales and marketing graduates will also earn the Certified Sales Associate (CSA) designation from the Canadian Professional Sales Association (CPSA), a national association that offers tools, sales training and resources to support the success of sales professionals. 

Career Opportunities
  • Business-to-business sales representative
  • Customer relations representative
  • Entrepreneur
  • Marketing coordinator
  • Retail management
  • Sales account executive
  • Sales and marketing analyst or assistant
  • Small business manager
  • Social media coordinator

Sales and Marketing Internship

  • Gain valuable industry experience and business contacts by completing a 120-hour internship in a sales and/or marketing environment.
  • Students have access to the services of the program’s Internship Facilitator to assist them in securing a suitable internship host organization.

Competitions and Awards

Sales and Marketing students have experienced tremendous success at various provincial, national and international business competitions including:

  • The Ontario Colleges’ Marketing Competition which showcases Ontario’s top marketing students.
  • The Vanier College Marketing Case Competition in which student teams present strategic marketing plans.
  • The Great Canadian Sales Competition where college and university students from across Canada prepare presentations showcasing their skills and have the opportunity to work with senior business leaders
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Courses

Term one (2024 Fall)
Code Course Name Credits
COMM1133 Writing Strategies 3
MATH1107 Mathematics 3
MKTG1221 Principles of Consumer Behaviour 3
MKTG1301 Principles of Marketing 3
MICR1493 Computer Applications 3
MKTG1320 Professional Selling I 3
Term two (2025 Winter)
Code Course Name Credits
ACCT1198 Financial Accounting Concepts 3
MICR1583 Spreadsheet Applications 3
MKTG1222 Retail and Merchandise Management 3
MKTG1311 Integrated Marketing Communication 3
MKTG1420 Professional Selling II 3
Elective Information

Completion of additional General Education elective 1 course required

Term three (2025 Fall)
Code Course Name Credits
COMM1340 Business Communications 3
MKTG1511 Digital Marketing 3
SOCL1430 Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Canada 3
ENTR1252 New Venture Development 3
MKTG1510 Business to Business (B2B) Marketing 3
MKTG1512 Sales & Marketing Strategy 4
Term four (2026 Winter)
Code Course Name Credits
INTL1100 Fundamentals of International Trade 3
MGMT1100 Management Principles 3
MKTG1620 Public Relations and Event Management 3
MKTG1621 Social Media Marketing 3
MKTG1622 Sales and Marketing Research Project 6
Elective Information

Completion of additional General Education elective 1 course required

Program Outcomes Term: 1244
  1. Apply customer needs analyses to develop and deliver effective sales presentations across a range of selling situations.

  2. Develop comprehensive sales and marketing strategies that respond to organizational challenges and goals.

  3. Develop marketing plans to reach specific market segments and meet marketing goals and objectives.

  4. Develop an integrated marketing communications plan to reach specific market segments and meet marketing goals and budgets.

  5. Conduct environmental and market research analysis to contribute to strategic business decision-making.

  6. Apply consumer behaviour and customer relationship management strategies in the development of marketing plans to meet sales and marketing goals.

  7. Develop and present strategic business plan proposals using market research analysis and insights.

  8. Integrate sales and marketing financial information and data analytics to aid in business decision-making.

  9. Apply appropriate leadership and management principles to a variety of sales and marketing projects and business situations.

  10. Communicate sales and marketing information clearly and persuasively to a variety of audiences and across various formats including; oral, written, and digital media.

  11. Integrate sales and marketing technologies to optimize and enhance customer relationship management activities.

  12. Develop and reflect upon leadership, cross-cultural and collaboration skills through participation in sales and marketing projects.

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Admission Requirements

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent including the following required course(s):
  • English – any Grade 12 (C) or (U), or equivalent
Recommended Courses and/or Skills:

These courses and skills may help you succeed academically in this program, but they are not required for admission.

  • Mathematics – any Grade 12 (C) or (U)
Selection and Ranking

Applications are evaluated based on the published admission requirements. When the applicant provides proof of meeting the requirements, an offer of admission can be issued, provided space is available in the program.

Learn more about admission decisions.

Computer/Technology Requirements

Students are responsible for ensuring that they have a Microsoft Windows 10 based desktop or laptop system that meets or exceeds the following general personal computer technology requirements:

  • A desktop or laptop system running on an updated Microsoft Windows 10 operating system.
  • Minimum 256GB SSD storage and 8 GB memory.
  • An integrated or peripheral video camera, microphone and speaker system.
  • Reliable internet connectivity with Broadband capabilities (a minimum download speed of 5 Mbps) is recommended.

Niagara College will not be able to provide support for systems different than the above specifications. Any provided software may not operate properly. Academic software for your courses (supported under the Microsoft Windows 10 operating system) will be made available for download and remote use. Access will also be provided to remote high performance computer labs if software downloads are not feasible.

Note: There is no support for Chromebooks or Apple products for this program. (learn more)

Computer/technology requirements may be subject to change without notice.

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Availability

Domestic Applicants Apply
International Applicants Apply
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Open

Accepting applications

Waitlisted

Eligible applications will be placed on a waiting list

Closed

Not accepting applications

Suspended

No longer offered this term

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Pathways

Explore your pathway options What are pathways? for the Business – Sales and Marketing program below.

  • From NC to
    Athabasca University Bachelor of Commerce (Post-Diploma) Canada
  • From NC to
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  • From NC to
    Athabasca University Bachelor of Management (Post-Diploma) 3 Year Canada
  • From NC to
    Griffith University Bachelor of Business Australia
  • From NC to
    Niagara University Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting United States
  • From NC to
    Niagara University Bachelor of Science in Economics United States
  • From NC to
    Niagara University Bachelor of Science in Finance United States
  • From NC to
    Niagara University Bachelor of Science in Management (Integrative Concentration) United States
  • From NC to
    Niagara University Bachelor of Science in Marketing United States
  • From NC to
    Niagara University Bachelor of Science in Marketing (Food/Consumer) United States
  • From NC to
    Royal Roads University Bachelor of Arts in Global Tourism Management Canada
Did you know?

Applicants with previous postsecondary education will be assessed for transfer credits upon receipt of an official transcript from their previous institution. There is no fee for this service.

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Tuition

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If you want to be successful in the highly competitive sales and marketing industry, this program is the No. 1 choice. The education is one of a kind – education that is sure to set you apart.

Darryl Andree, Key Account Manager, Brand Blvd. Inc, program graduate
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