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Specialist Diploma in Digital Marketing and Analytics

Topic:Business Management, Others

Course Type:Part-Time Diploma and Post-Diploma Courses

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Overview

  • Course Date:

    21 Apr 2025 to 31 Mar 2026
  • Registration Period:

    01 Dec 2024 to 31 Jan 2025
  • Duration/Frequency:

    6.30pm-9.30pm
  • Mode of Training:

    Classroom, Synchronous / Asynchronous E-Learning
  • Venue:

    Singapore Polytechnic / Online
  • Funding:

    Eligible for SkillsFuture Credit

Please note that once the maximum class size is reached, the online registration will be closed. You may register your interest and be notified when there is a new run.

Class schedule:
Every Wednesday 
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm


Duration:
300 hours (1 year)

Enquiries:
Email: ptenquiry@sp.edu.sg

Please refer to Academic Calendar.


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The Digital Economy landscape evolves rapidly through platforms and touchpoints. This forms a gap in the talent pool to adapt towards the effective usage of new platforms. While most platforms phase out, some pioneer platforms remain relevant. Platforms and touchpoints are expected to change constantly. The course develops the skills and mind set to approach, learn and adapt from legacy platforms to tackle the constant changes in the Digital Economy landscape.

Individuals will be trained to use digital media to engage, track and build relationships with their customers while establishing and increasing a brands’ visibility. 

The 2021 SkillsFuture report on “Skills Demand For The Future Economy” reported digital marketing-related skills are amongst the top 3 clusters of priority skills for Tech-Lite job roles. 

Our Specialist Diploma in Digital Marketing & Analytics (NSDMA) is tailored for diploma and degree holders who wish to acquire skills in the digital economy suited for digital marketing job functions. 

NSDMA leverages the strengths of each school: School of Business (SB) in digital marketing strategy & analytics, and Media, Arts & Design School (MAD) in social media marketing and digital content generation.

Participants are required to bring computer Notebook when attending lessons, as you may need it to access the e-learning materials, writing reports, etc.

Course Objective

The course is designed to facilitate life-long learning and bite-size acquisition of digital marketing and analytics skills to responsively meet the needs of working professionals. At the end of the course, the students will be able to:

  • Understand and apply varied digital marketing strategies to different business models in reaching overall marketing objectives.
  • Explore the many possibilities of Digital Marketing in streamlining business processes, support overall marketing objectives and to add brand value to an organization.
  • Equip students with the skills and knowledge to analyze and optimize website performance with the use of web analytics software and methodologies. Students will learn to develop, optimize and execute search engine marketing plans and campaigns. Drive strategy for search engine marketing initiatives ensuring that revenue, budget, ROI and other business goals are met.
  • Equip students with online tools and social media outreach for viral marketing and to foster interaction, engagement and discussion regarding the company’s products and services.
  • Analyse unstructured textual data on social media platforms to gain insights to support business decision making as well as provide recommendations.

Course Outline

 

Specialist Diploma in Digital Marketing and Analytics (NSDMA) is a 1-year part-time program structured to provide comprehensive digital marketing knowledge and skills. The program consists of 2 Post Diploma Certificates (PDC) conducted over 2 semesters, 1 PDC per semester. Each PDC comprises of 3 modules as detailed below: 

Programme Structure

Minimum Requirements

Applicants should have a Polytechnic Diploma or Degree in Information Technology, Business or any other relevant discipline.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applicants who do not meet the entry requirements may apply for admission to the course by producing evidence of at least 5 years relevant working experience or supporting information to ascertain their competency readiness. Eligible applicants who are shortlisted will have to go through an interview and/or entrance test.

The Polytechnic reserves the right to shortlist eligible applicants and admit applicants who perform well in the interview and/or entrance test.

Certification / Accreditation

Upon completion of two Certificates within a two-year validity period, the participant will be conferred a Specialist Diploma qualification from Singapore Polytechnic.

Suitable for

This course is suitable for working adults in any industry who wish to pick up specialised skills and knowledge in digital marketing and analytics.

Course Fees

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For more information on the course fee, click on “Register” button.


Application Procedure

Registration

Application must be made through STEP. Click on “Register” button on the side bar to apply.

Confirmation

All successful applicants will be notified with a letter of confirmation through email.

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