Marketing

You’ll develop the cultural awareness and critical thinking skills you need to analyze and produce a broad range of discourse in a full spectrum of careers — and to make a difference in whatever you do.

Overview

Marketing at Auckland Royal Academy equips students with the strategic and creative skills to influence consumer behaviour, build brand identity, and drive business growth. Our programme blends digital marketing, market research, consumer psychology, and campaign management within a New Zealand and Asia-Pacific business context. Students learn to navigate the rapidly evolving landscape of social media, SEO, content strategy, and data-driven decision-making.

In a typical class, you might analyse a viral campaign from a global brand and then develop your own pitch for a local Auckland business. Collaborative projects with industry partners are embedded throughout the programme, exposing you to real briefs, real budgets, and real feedback from marketing directors. Our studio-based learning environment mirrors what you will encounter in an agency or corporate marketing team.

Career Opportunities

Our Marketing graduates pursue careers as digital marketing managers, brand strategists, content creators, market research analysts, social media specialists, and advertising executives. Many go on to work for leading firms across New Zealand, Australia, and Southeast Asia, while others launch their own agencies or consulting practices. The skills you develop here are in demand across every sector of the modern economy.

Program Learning Outcomes

Develop and execute integrated marketing campaigns across digital and traditional channels, applying data analytics and consumer behaviour research to measure performance and refine strategies.

Demonstrate advanced proficiency in brand positioning, market segmentation, and competitive analysis to support evidence-based marketing decisions in dynamic business environments.

Apply ethical frameworks and sustainable marketing principles to create campaigns that respect cultural diversity and contribute positively to communities across the Asia-Pacific region.

Programme

Semester 1CreditsNumber
Principles of Marketing4MKTG 101
Consumer Behaviour3MKTG 110
Digital Marketing Fundamentals4MKTG 120
Semester 2CreditsNumber
Marketing Research4MKTG 201
Brand Strategy4MKTG 210
Social Media Marketing3MKTG 220
Semester 3CreditsNumber
Marketing Analytics4MKTG 301
Content Strategy & SEO3MKTG 310
Customer Experience Management4MKTG 320
Semester 4CreditsNumber
International Marketing4MKTG 401
Marketing Campaigns4MKTG 410
Marketing Strategy Capstone4MKTG 490
Total for the entire period of study12

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