Diploma in

 

Advertising and Promotions

PROGRAMME DESCRIPTION

The Diploma in Advertising and Promotions is suited to anyone with a great imagination, who is passionate, persuasive and creative. It will expose participants to some of the facets of today’s advertising and promotions industry, such as digital marketing, graphic design, animation, photography, videography, copywriting, public relations, and event management, all of which are important elements in brand positioning and consumer engagement.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Minimum three (3) CSEC/GCE O’ Level subjects, inclusive of English A , Grades 1,2,3* or A, B, C.

*Grade 3 accepted if attained in June 1998 and beyond.

Mature Entry: Applicants over 25, with a minimum of 5 years’ relevant work experience are also considered for admission. Such candidates must submit detailed curriculum vitae and a portfolio of their work with the application form. The Department may also conduct interviews to determine the candidate’s readiness to pursue the diploma programme.

 

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    DURATION
    2 Years (PT)

    CAMPUS
    NLC

    Open

                                                                                                              

      COURSES IN THE MAJOR
     
    CODE COURSE TITLE CR.
    ADVT 230 Principles of Advertising 3
    ADVT 240 Copywriting 3
    ADVT 241 Digital Photography and Animation for Advertising 3
    ADVT 320 Media Buying and Planning 3
    FILM 140 Introduction to Video Production 3
    GRDE 129 Introduction to Graphic Design 3
    MGMT 200 Events Management 3
    MKTG 290 Digital Marketing 3
    MKTG 305 Fundamentals of Selling 3
    PUBR 139 Introduction to Strategic Public Relations 3
    Total Credits for Required Courses in the Major 30

    The table below provides a summary of fees payable to the College. Only nationals of Trinidad and Tobago are eligible to receive government’s GATE funding for tuition expenses listed hereunder.

    Fees Citizens Caricom International Per
    Applications: Paper-based $25.00 $25.00 $25.00 Application
    Applications: Online Free Free Free Application
    Registration $80.00 $80.00 $80.00 Semester
    Tuition $300.00 $400.00 $750.00 Credit
    Administrative Fee $100.00 $100.00 $100.00 Semester
    Technology $100.00 $100.00 $100.00 Semester
    Student Insurance $30.00 $30.00 $30.00 Annum
    Student Guild $100.00 $100.00 $100.00 Annum

    Included in the college fees, is basic insurance coverage for accident and injury. However, CARICOM and international students are also required to secure additional insurance to cover medical expenses.

    All students of COSTAATT are required to pay an annual insurance fee of $30.00. Completed student insurance forms must be submitted to the College at the beginning of the first semester in which students register for the academic year. Coverage is restricted to students who are between ages 16 to 65.

    The College accepts the following methods of payment:

    • Cash
    • LINX
    • Visa/Master card
    • Certified/Manager’s cheque

    Institutional fees are non-refundable. Students who officially withdraw from the College may be eligible for a refund of tuition fees in accordance with the schedule outlined in the Academic Calendar. Please note that students in receipt of GATE funding are not eligible for tuition refunds.

     

    The Government Assistance for Tuition Expenses (GATE)

    The Government Assistance for Tuition Expenses programme (GATE) provides free tuition to all eligible citizens of Trinidad and Tobago pursuing approved programmes at public and private tertiary level institutions. Information on eligibility and conditions for accessing GATE funding is available at the Ministry of Education website at:  www.moe.gov.tt

    Important:
    Students must note that GATE funding is available for the duration of their course of study and one year beyond. Students who fail to complete their programme within the stipulated time frame will be required to meet the cost of programme completion.

    The Government Assistance for Tuition Expenses (GATE) programme is a one hundred per cent, tuition fee funding programme offered by the Government of Trinidad and Tobago. Only nationals of Trinidad and Tobago are eligible to apply, and students must be registered in a course of study leading to a tertiary level qualification.

    For further information on the GATE programme please visit the website of the Ministry of Education.

    The vast majority of the College’s programmes are eligible for GATE.

     

    Higher Education Loan Programme (HELP)

    The Higher Education Loan Programme (HELP) is a special loan facility made available to citizens of Trinidad and Tobago who are enrolled in an approved tertiary level programme at a registered tertiary institution to meet the following expenses:

    • tuition fees
    • accommodation
    • airfare and other transportation costs
    • personal maintenance costs and living expenses
    • books and related materials
    • special equipment
    • other related tertiary expenses

    For further information on the Higher Education Loan Programme (HELP) students can visit the Ministry of Education website at: www.moe.gov.tt

     

    Payment Plans

    Payment plans are available, please contact the Office of the Registrar for further details: registrar@costaatt.edu.tt

    To be awarded the Executive Diploma in Advertising and Promotions, students must successfully complete 30 credits with a minimum GPA of 2.0, according to the following distribution:

    Required courses in the major area of study 30 credits
    Total Credits Required for Graduation 30 credits

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