Marketing Diploma

Turn Your Creativity into a Career in Marketing

Are you a natural-problem solver who enjoys working with people? Build the skills you need to succeed in the world of business. Learn how to promote products and connect with customers. With classes in digital marketing, social media, sales, and retail, you'll be ready to build a career you're proud of.

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Marketing Diploma At a Glance

Degree
Diploma
Length of Study
1 year
Course Format
Face-to-Face
Classes Meets
Daytime
Program Start
Fall, Spring, Summer

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20+

Years of Faculty Industry Experience

13:1

Faculty to Student Ratio

20M

Jobs in Sales & Marketing

200B+

Spent in Advertising

Your Career as a Marketing Professional

Graduates of the Marketing Management Diploma will be prepared for a variety of entry-level roles across industries. Possible careers include:

  • Sales Representative
  • Customer Service Specialist
  • Retail Manager Trainee
  • Marketing Assistant
  • Social Media Coordinator
  • E-commerce Assistant
  • Market Research Assistant

Succeed at Hawkeye

Graduate Spotlight Caden Conrad

Caden Conrad wants to be an entrepreneur, starting his own businesses and pursuing new ventures. At Hawkeye, he gained the knowledge, guidance, and mentorship to make it a reality.

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Graduate Spotlight Lincoln LaSourd

Lincoln LaSourd started out undecided. After one class in Marketing Management, he realized he'd found the right career path for him.

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Program Overview

The Marketing Diploma is stackable and the credits you earn will count toward the Marketing Management or the Accounting programs at Hawkeye!

Courses are designed to provide real-world experience through projects and assignments that translate into future career responsibilities.

Choose marketing electives to tailor your coursework to the specific marketing areas that interest you.

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" I believe in empowering our students with the practical skills and knowledge they need to thrive in their careers from day one. "
  • Chris Peters
  • Marketing Management Instructor

How to Get Started

It’s simple! Complete these steps:

  1. Apply for admission at Hawkeye.
  2. Send official transcripts to Admissions.
  3. Demonstrate college readiness.

Check the status of your application at any time by logging into your admissions account.

Program Contacts

Admissions

Main Campus
Hawkeye Center 134
319-296-4000
Email Admissions

Regular Hours — Summer 2025

May 12 – August 1

Monday – Thursday 8 AM – 4:30 PM
Friday 8 AM – 12 PM

Regular Hours — Fall 2025

Monday – Friday 8 AM – 4:30 PM

Academic Advisor

Last Names A–L

Last Names M–Z

Faculty Advisor

Chris Peters
Main Campus
Black Hawk Hall 201
319-296-2329 ext.1307
Email Chris Peters