Diploma of Digital Marketing
- Santa Monica, United States
- English
- On campus
- Diploma
About the program
A one-year masters connected to current digital marketing practice and research.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights: no
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Learners studying Digital Marketing can develop the ability to analyse organisational and market information
- Evaluate financial and operational decisions
- Communicate recommendations and consider responsible business practices
- And apply advanced analytical or reflective approaches to complex work. These are indicative learning goals
- Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.
Career outcomes
- Marketing manager
- Digital marketing specialist
- Marketing analyst
- Social media manager
Curriculum
- Two semesters of taught modules
- Each taught over four days spaced three to four weeks apart
- Engaging with current research and practice and developing technical competence in digital marketing.
Entry requirements
Academic
- High school completion or equivalent; transcripts of the last school attended (US school transcripts must show a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher); personal essay of 500 words on major
- degree and transfer plans; sponsor bank statement; proof of English proficiency; age 18 or older (16-17 with guardian conditions). Source: https://www.smc.edu/admission-aid/apply/international-students/submit-documents.php
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS 5.0
- TOEFL iBT 45
- Duolingo 75
- PTE Academic 39
- Cambridge CAE/CPE grade C
- IELTS Academic 5
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Passport Copy
- English Language Test Results
- Financial Evidence
How to apply
- Review the program entry criteria and relevant intake. Prepare academic transcripts and the supporting documents specified for this qualification. Submit the institution application and any required English proficiency evidence. Pay the application fee when applicable. Follow the admissions team instructions and await the decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $11,789 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $75 USD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Santa Monica College (campus within SMC not stated in the catalog) |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Business |
| Department | Business |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 12 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | _ |
| Scholarship note | Foundation and other scholarship opportunities exist for eligible students; requirements differ for international applicants. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
15 Nov 2026
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February 2027
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5 Jan 2027
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June 2027
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15 May 2027
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August 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Scholarships
Foundation and other scholarship opportunities exist for eligible students; requirements differ for international applicants.
Browse scholarships →Frequently asked questions
The next deadline is 15 Nov 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $11,789 USD per year. The application fee is $75 USD. The estimated living cost is $19,901 USD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 5.0, TOEFL iBT 45, Duolingo 75, PTE Academic 39, Cambridge CAE/CPE grade C, IELTS Academic 5.
Foundation and other scholarship opportunities exist for eligible students; requirements differ for international applicants.

