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This ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø program has been validated by the Credential Validation Service as an Ontario College Credential as required by the Ministry of Colleges, Universities, Research Excellence and Security.

As a graduate, you will be prepared to reliably demonstrate the ability to:

• Formulate a marketing* plan that will meet the needs or goals of a business or organization.
• Develop an integrated marketing communications plan* for a product*, concept, good and/or service based on an identified market need or target.
• Formulate strategies for developing new and/or modified products*, concepts, goods and services that respond to evolving market needs.
• Develop strategies for the efficient and effective placement/ distribution of products*, concepts, goods, and services that respond to evolving markets.
• Evaluate the impact of using different marketing strategies for a product, concept, good and/or service, on the finances, Return on Investment (ROI) and business goals of an organization.
• Evaluate the viability of a concept, product*, good and/ or service in a local, national or international markets.
• Conduct market research* to provide information needed to make marketing* decisions.
• Communicate marketing* information persuasively and accurately in oral, written, graphic and interactive media* formats.
• Plan, prepare and deliver a sales presentation or pitch that addresses the needs of the client.
• Develop strategies with clients, customers, and consumers* and others to grow and maintain relationships.
• Develop learning and development strategies and plans to enhance professional growth in the field.
• Apply entrepreneurial strategies to identify and respond to new career opportunities that might include contract employment, and self-employment initiatives.
• Participate in and contribute to a framework of organizational policies and practices, when conducting business of the organization.
• Apply the principles of business ethics and corporate social responsibility to business decisions.
• Employ the management techniques of planning, organizing, directing, and controlling of marketing functions and activities in response to the business needs of the organization.

Consumer – the individuals that make up the available market.

Marketing - the act of directing needs satisfying products, goods and services from a producer to a consumer through a process of anticipating and reacting to consumer or customer needs.

Marketing Research - the design, collection, analysis, and communication of information related to the marketing function of an organization.

Product - in marketing, a product is anything that can be offered to a market that might satisfy a want or need. In retailing, products are called merchandise. In manufacturing, products are bought as raw materials and sold as finished goods.