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Get the Skills to Become a Marketing Assistant

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Get the skills and training needed to become an integral part of a marketing team

Digital Business Management Training Program in British Columbia

Marketing Assistants use various online platforms to generate leads and build brand awareness. They work to create effective marketing campaigns online, and to translate business goals into successful marketing campaigns.

If you’re a creative, motivated person, and you’re interested in helping businesses grow their online presence, Cambria College’s Digital Business Management program could be an excellent opportunity for you.

With the option to choose the traditional program or add a co-op experience, this program caters to your individual career goals and learning preferences.

The best way to see if Cambria College is the right fit for you is to come in and visit the school. You can tour our facilities, and meet with both students and instructors. Book an Appointment Now or Get more info.

Digital Business Management Overview

40 or 60-Week* Diploma | $47,969 median annual salary**


  • Expected Job Openings in BC (2023-2033): 10,980**
  • Graduates hired by accounting firms, small businesses & manufacturing companies
  • Advance into Sales Management, Marketing Consulting, Human Resources Coordination and much more!


**https://www.workbc.ca/career-profiles/general-office-support-workers
visited on May 30, 2024. Salary source for general office support workers and related technical occupations in British Columbia with lowest 10% earning $34,840 to the highest 10% of workers earning $66,664.

Training to Become a Professional Marketing Assistant

This diploma program would provide students with a greater understanding of business and digital marketing management. In addition to the theory and practical knowledge the students will be well prepared to communicate and write good business correspondence in a digital environment.

As an entrepreneur they would be able to understand and manage the daily requirements from capital finance to capital workforce that would add efficiency to their business operation. Successful completion of the program will provide knowledge, skill and ability in today’s business world, and would be able to lead, communicate.

This program is eligible for up to $3,000 in scholarships.

Co-op Placement Option Available

Cambria College offers a 40-week* Digital Business Management program for those who wish to take a shorter program and quickly start a career. Alternatively, you can spend an additional 40 weeks* completing an 800-hour co-op placement.

This gives you a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience and develop professional networks while completing your Diploma program. You’ll gain comprehensive knowledge and skills that you can apply in any business setting.

Course Breakdown
Course No.Course NamePrerequisiteHours

BCCC

Business Communications

NA

40

BCPCC

Business Computers

NA

60

BFCC

Business Entrepreneurial Finance

NA

40

BLCC

Business Law

NA

40

BMCC

Business Mathematics

NA

60

BWCC

Business Writing

NA

40

BKASPC

Bookkeeping Accounting and Software

NA

60

SMCC

Sales and Marketing

NA

60

DMCC

Digital Marketing

NA

40

SEOCC

Search Engine Optimization Strategy

NA

40

SMMSCC

Social Media Marketing Strategy

NA

40

SWDCC

Strategic Web Design

NA

40

WWCC

Writing for the Web (Content Writing)

NA

40

HRCC

Human Resource Management

NA

40

MISCC

Management Information System

NA

40

MRCC

Business Market Research

NA

40

PMCC

Project Management

NA

60

BCSCC

Career Strategies

NA

20

TOTAL

800

Program Duration

Total Hours800
Total Weeks40*

Admissions Requirements

  1. High School Graduate or equivalent OR mature student status (19 years or older prior to starting the program)
  2. Meet one of the following English Language Proficiency requirements:
    • Minimum Grade 10 English (Domestic Students)
    • For English as second language students; Overall IELTS 5.0 or equivalent.
    • Pass the College’s English Assessment test.

Learning Objectives

Upon successful completion of the program, you will be able to:

  • Gain knowledge skill and ability in both conventional and digital marketing.
  • Obtain skill sets which allows you to work in the areas of promoting multimedia social marketing.
  • Develop skills that support a web familiarization marketing strategy by incorporating Search Engine Optimizations (SEO)
  • Gain hands on experience in all digital component of the course that will enable them to plan and organize a digital marketing campaign for organization.
  • Develop knowledge and skill in web analytics, digital branding, and WordPress.
  • As an entrepreneur you will get familiar with human resource management, market Research, and sales and marketing.
  • A study of business law and accounting will provide you the skill set and knowledge to work in accounting, administration, and customer service.

Program Fees

Domestic Students: 

  • Application Fee: $250
  • Assessment Free: $100
  • Tuition: $17,850
  • Textbooks: $2,475
  • Others: $50

Total: $20,725

Domestic Students (With Co-op): 

  • Application Fee: $250
  • Assessment Free: $100
  • Tuition: $18,850
  • Textbooks: $2,475
  • Others: $50

Total: $21,725

International Students: 

  • Application Fee: $1,000
  • Assessment Free: $250
  • Tuition: $23,000
  • Textbooks: $2,475
  • Others: $50

Total: $26,775

International Students (With Co-op): 

  • Application Fee: $1,000
  • Assessment Free: $250
  • Tuition: $24,000
  • Textbooks: $2,475
  • Others: $50

Total: $27,775

Career Opportunities in Digital Business Management

Graduates of this program may have employment opportunities in various business departments.

  • Professional occupancy in advertising
  • Marketing and public relations
  • Advertising consultant
  • Communications officer
  • Communications specialist
  • Office administrator
  • Human resources assistant
  • Accounting and Bookkeeping assistant
  • Customer service representatives

Designed to prepare graduates for NOC 1411 however may also be classified under NOC codes 1123, 1121, 1221, 1222, 1242, 1423.

This program is approved by the Private Training Institution Branch (PTIB) of the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills.

Discover If a Career in Digital Business Management Is Right for You

If you’re interested in learning more about careers in Digital Business Management and exploring whether Cambria College is right for you, fill out the form on this page to receive more information.

For immediate questions, call your nearest Cambria College location today.

Richmond: (604) 242-4000
Surrey: (604) 416-5522
Vancouver: (604) 428-7500
Victoria: (778) 265-7547

*Program length when completed in normal time