Universitat Internacional de Catalunya

On-Line Marketing

On-Line Marketing
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10289
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Second semester
op
Main language of instruction: English

Other languages of instruction: Catalan, Spanish

Teaching staff

Introduction

In the event that the health authorities announce a new period of confinement due to the evolution of the health crisis caused by COVID-19, the teaching staff will promptly communicate how this may effect the teaching methodologies and activities as well as the assessment.


Consumers are now spending more time than ever online, often to compare, discuss and select new purchases. Likewise, digital touchpoints are involved in many business purchases. 


As a result, digital marketing techniques have never been more important for businesses, Attending these lessons with enthusiasm and participation will set you up with the knowledge and skills you need to succeed in the digital era. 


The vast majority of organizations are already competing in the digital age (each of them with its level of penetration), being active players in this continuous transformation, which is evolving so fast and must already be present in all areas of the company, from the business strategy to the last interaction with the receiver of their products or services. 


With the growing use of digital, comes an increasing demand for employees to have strategic and practical digital marketing skills like search engine optimization, social media and creating effective websites. This provides those studying this topic with a unique competitive advantage -  you are gearing yourself up for a career where demand exceeds supply! 


Digital marketing is also intriguing since it constantly changes as technology, platforms and marketing techniques evolve. You will learn how to make sure you stay on the cutting edge in this ever-changing environment. To compete in such a challenging environment, it is essential to master Digital Marketing concepts in order to contribute to this continuous digital transformation process.


You will also learn a lot about the digital world around you.  next time you are on Instagram or YouTube,  pay close attention do the adverts that pop up and think about the reasons for them being there. Is the company aiming to increase brand awareness? Generate leads?  Drive app downloads? How do they improve and measure their effectiveness? Participating in this Digital Marketing course will help you understand all this and more.


Pre-course requirements

To be interested in having a global vision of the possibilities offered by online marketing to the 21st century companies,

Although the vehicular language of the subject is English, during the course students will watch videos in various languages and will work on some materials in Spanish.  

Objectives

During the course we will be working on concepts that will help us to carry out the practice (Digital Marketing Plan). The practical part will be essential throughout the course in class and especially at home.


Each week "homework" will be given to guide the work to be done weekly.

Competences/Learning outcomes of the degree programme

  • 26 - To comprehend and use the basic concepts of marketing and the main sectorial policies and understand the commercial environment in which these companies operate.
  • 31 - To develop the ability to identify and interpret numerical data.
  • 32 - To acquire problem solving skills based on quantitative and qualitative information.
  • 33 - To be able to search for, interpret and convey information.
  • 34 - To develop the ability to predict situations and anticipate events, as well as be able to recognise and interpret an economic situation within a specific context.
  • 35 - To analyse time series.
  • 39 - To acquire the ability to solve problems and make decisions based on relevant information, applying the appropriate methods and situating the problem within the organisation as a whole.
  • 41 - To be able to descriptively summarise information.
  • 50 - To acquire the ability to relate concepts, analyse and synthesise.
  • 51 - To develop decision making skills.
  • 56 - To be able to create arguments which are conducive to critical and self-critical thinking.
  • 61 - To develop skills for adapting to new situations.

Syllabus

Dividido en 8 módulos.1 por semana

 

1.- Introducción Marketing Digital. Repaso MKT I conceptos básicos.

 

2.- Modelo de Negocio en la era digital

 

3.- Plan de Marketing Digital. Funnel

 

4.- Campañas Promoción Digitales

 

5.- SEO SEM , Analytics.

 

6.- Nuevos MKT en la era digital.

 

7.- Mobile & eCommerce

 

8.- Presentación Trabajo y Examen Final

Teaching and learning activities

In person



La asignatura se desarrolla utilizando las siguientes metodologías:

  • Exposiciones del profesor.
  • Debate e intercambio de opiniones.
  • Material audiovisual.
  • Trabajos en grupo en clase
  • Trabajo en grupo.

 

Evaluation systems and criteria

In person



 

Activity Type Assessment system

 

% note

1.- Assistance and participation in the classroom

Demonstration of involvement in class and work

20%

2.- Practice

Digital Marketing Plan

50%

3.- Exam

To demonstrate you have understood the concepts.

It is mandatory to pass the exam in order to pass the subject 

30%

Bibliography and resources

Digital Marketing Dave Chaffey; Fiona Ellis-Chadwick

Teaching and learning material