I need experienced advice please!!!! (1 Viewer)

[moniqueaziz]

I have the age old question on my mind and no matter how many threads I look at it seems to make me more confused!
I am very interested in doing Marketing as a major, however I am stuck between UTS B Business and MAQ B Commerce.
Distance is not an issue, I am confused as to which one would be a better degree for marketing.
I was always keen on UTS, however I have heard that the Business faculty at Macquarie is one of the best.
So please anyone who has experience in either of those uni's or departments PLEASE HELP ME!

 

[MichelleV]

Which one is eaiser for you to get to?
If you can decide based on anything else, then pick the one where you cut down on travel

 

[Azure]

I go to Macquarie and I like it. Good campus, good social life, excellent business faculty. I'd definitely recommend it.

Up to individual preference though.

 

[seremify007]

TBH neither university is particularly remarkable for marketing- and I can't think of any which are.

Your better bet would be to try to get into some kind of marketing scholarship/co-op program/etc which helps guarantee you relevant work placements in marketing roles e.g. UNSW Marketing co-op. The places are quite limited and no doubt it is competitive, but that's probably what I would focus on if I were interested in marketing. Failing that, I'd make sure I was very active in societies, and did everything I could to get relevant work experience. Marketing is discretionary spending for most companies so it's not an easy task in an economic downturn to convince them they need to pay $50k for a grad, let alone give you professional development.