A UK marketing diploma, studied completely online in your own hours. No exams, no deadlines. €220 a month, with up to 70% back from Malta when you finish.
Check if I qualify5.0 on GoogleMost finish in 10 to 15 monthsRecognised in Malta and the EU
Delivered byOnline Business School, UKAwarded by IAB and Qualifi · Regulated by Ofqual · Recognised by MQRIC
“The team is professional, responsive, and genuinely committed to supporting their students every step of the way. … I would especially like to commend Andrew Critien for his unwavering support and dedication, making the entire process smoother and less stressful.”
“The course content was thorough and well-structured, making it easy to follow along and absorb the material. … The support I received throughout the course was phenomenal; the team was always available to answer questions and provide guidance.”
“Highly recommend, very helpful and appreciate the opportunity to study at my own pace. … Thank Andrew for his support and patience.”
€220 a month, interest free, for eighteen months. Finish, and Malta’s Get Qualified Scheme refunds up to 70% of it.
What the Get Qualified Scheme is, who qualifies, and what you send when you finish.
Built so you can keep your job while you do it.
“When I look at the data, most of our students are studying at 6pm and on Sunday mornings. I don’t see that as a problem to fix, it’s the whole point. This course was built for working professionals, parents, busy people.”
Ten modules on marketing and sales: customers, the mix, planning, digital, strategy. Then six on running the business behind the campaign. Each module ends in one written assignment, marked by a tutor with feedback.
The external and internal surroundings of an organisation, and the conditions that shape its operations.
How customers decide, and what they look for; the basis of effective marketing.
External variables versus the ones a company controls, and how it manages them.
Planning for customer and stakeholder satisfaction in profit and non-profit sectors.
How managers use IT internally and externally for competitive advantage and customer value.
An introduction to marketing across sectors, and its role in managing organisations.
Modern techniques for identifying and satisfying customer needs; relationship building.
The Internet’s impact on operations; e-marketing for sales, communication and service.
Sales growth: keeping existing customers and opening new markets.
Assessing opportunities and threats, targeting markets and managing a product portfolio.
Entrepreneurial management, business planning and goal setting for growth.
Using the marketing mix and business models that support organisational growth.
Planning marketing and sales to improve customer service and management.
Economic, political and competitive forces, and ethical responses to change.
Risk in the context of financial control, and the effect of political decisions on business.
Decisions grounded in performance data and quantitative analysis.
Awarded by Arden University
Your 120 credits take you straight into the final year of the BA (Hons) Marketing. One more year, online, and from there a postgraduate diploma and an MBA.
About the BA top-up
“The diploma gives people so much confidence. Over half of our students come back for the degree, and I am so proud of that. Nobody plans it on day one. You finish, you realise it was doable, and you want the next one.”
Before you pay anything, you get a recognition statement from MQRIC, Malta’s recognition centre. It says what the diploma is worth here.
The diplomas are awarded by IAB and Qualifi, two UK awarding organisations (IAB issues the Level 4 diploma in sales and marketing, Qualifi the Level 5), and regulated by Ofqual, the UK government’s qualifications regulator. Both diplomas are on its public register. Level 5 on Malta’s framework, the EU framework and the UK framework. Level 6 in Ireland. An employer anywhere in the EU reads it the same way.
Check if I qualifyEvery course at this level: Diplomas in Malta · Diplomas in Ireland
Issued to you before you start. Illustration; the wording on the real statement is MQRIC’s.
The four questions we get asked most, in two minutes each.
You need a Level 4 qualification or equivalent, to be 16 or over, good written English and a computer with internet. Pick what describes you.
Online Business School delivers the course. Elephant & Cross enrols you and supports you from Malta.
Tuition centreA UK online school delivering OTHM diplomas, Level 3 to Level 7, to students in more than 100 countries. Every module is taught through its online portal: recorded lectures, notes, and a tutor for the assignments. It offers Ofqual regulated qualifications.
Your support in MaltaOnline UK qualifications for working adults in Malta, based in Sliema since 2021. Founded by Andrew Critien and Luca Cachia. About 95% of our students work full time. We tell you if you qualify before you pay, handle the enrolment and the paperwork, and support you with the Get Qualified application when you finish.
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“I had a very positive experience with Elephant & Cross from start to finish. … Their support and guidance throughout the entire process were excellent, and I always felt well informed at every step. … I never encountered any problems along the way and their professionalism really stood out. … I also look forward to continuing my studies with Elephant & Cross in the future.”
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You must be 16 or over, with a Level 4 qualification such as A-levels or an MCAST diploma, or equivalent. If you do not have one but have solid marketing experience, an exemption is usually granted. Good written English and a computer with internet.
Yes. Both diplomas are awarded by IAB and Qualifi, UK awarding bodies regulated by Ofqual, and are recognised by MQRIC at MQF Level 5. That level sits on the European Qualifications Framework, so it is recognised across the EU.
No. You are assessed through sixteen written assignments, one per module, marked by a tutor with feedback. You can resubmit until you pass.
Most students finish in 10 to 15 months around a full-time job. There are no deadlines, and you can pause for up to 90 days.
Malta’s Get Qualified Scheme refunds up to 70% of your fees as a tax credit once you finish. All Malta residents are eligible. We support you with the application.
You can stop future instalments whenever you need to, and nothing more is charged. Payments already made are not refunded.
Yes. Your 120 credits take you straight into the final year of the BA (Hons) Marketing at Arden University, online, in one year.
Intakes run throughout the year. Send your details and we tell you the next start date.
Fifteen minutes. A straight yes or no. Nothing to pay before the call.
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“Highly recommended for anyone wishing to get a degree or diploma with an accredited University while studying at their own pace and having tutor support when requested. … The team at E&C are very helpful, professional and supportive.”