Marketing and Sales – certificate

Quick Facts

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Credential:
Certificate

Duration:
3 semesters

Format:
Part time

How to apply

Start date:
September 

Location:
Abbotsford campus

Cost:
Tuition and fees

Features:

  • Gain proven marketing and communications techniques

Program description

UFV’s Marketing and Sales certificate is a part-time program for people who want to launch a career in marketing and sales, or who are already working and want to move their career forward.

You’ll build essential skills in business math, marketing, professional selling, advertising, retail management, and public speaking. Whether you’re ready to make your mark in the workplace or want to ladder into the Marketing major – Bachelor of Business Administration, you’ll graduate with a solid foundation of applied knowledge.

You can finish the certificate in as little as three semesters and be ready to enter the workforce with skills employers value. If you work full-time and want to upgrade your credentials, you can take up to seven years to complete it.

Go to the program outline for the complete list of required courses and credits.

Career expectations

Studies in marketing and sales prepare you for a career in the private, public, or non-profit sectors. As businesses shift toward digital marketing and new social channels, employers are looking for creative people who can use modern communication tools effectively. You can apply your skills in roles such as marketer, sales manager, copywriter, social media marketer, or entrepreneur.

You can find employment with a range of employers, including:

  • Marketing agencies
  • Advertising firms
  • Retail companies
  • Market research firms
  • Public relations firms
  • Brand management companies
  • Companies with marketing departments

Entrance requirements

Go to entrance requirements for the Marketing and Sales certificate program in the UFV Academic Calendar.

International student admissions

This program is open for international students.

Upgrading options

Students who do not meet the entrance requirements may complete upgrading to meet prerequisites for university-level courses. 

Prospective students should contact the Future Students office to learn more about upgrading options. 

Current or returning students should connect with the appropriate advising area based on the level of upgrading required:  

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