Digital MarketingLaajuus (5 cr)

Learning objectives

On successful completion of this course, the student understands the significance of the Internet and electronic commerce to the industry and also understands the business relevance of electronic communication channels e.g. social media. S/he applies the marketing information system for developing digital marketing plan, in which s/he evaluates and uses information technology in customer relationships as well as electronic means of marketing and commerce. S/he also identifies and evaluates emerging technologies and digital innovations.

Contents

• Digital business as an phenomenon & use and role of social networks in marketing
• Pros and cons as well as requirements of digital marketing activities
• Different platforms and channels and their roles in online marketing
• Customer relationships (CRM), customer intelligence (CI) and customer experience (CX) online
• Planning the online marketing efforts

Lähtötaso ja sidonnaisuudet muihin opintojaksoihin

Recommended to be studied after Marketing, Services and Sales Studies.

Implementation methods, demonstration and Work&Study

Online implementation
Assessing one´s own learning is a compulsory part of the course.

Assessment criteria - grade 1

When the implementation type of the course is CONTACT, ONLINE or BLENDED it is required that the student is present during those teaching hours that are marked in the study schedule. If you are absent more than 25 %, your grade will be lowered by one. If you are absent more than 50 %, the course is failed.

The student knows the basics of digital marketing, its challenges and possibilities. Student can identify some trends consumer behavior online and has a clue how to study these. S/he knows some of the differences between social media channels and can name some online marketing tactics, strategies and actions.

Assessment criteria - grade 3

The student understands the basics of digital marketing from different perspectives. S/he can identify major trends and aspects in consumer behavior online. S/he knows the pros and cons of various online channels and can analyze case company’s online presence quite well. Marketing strategies, tactics and actions are familiar to her/him.

Assessment criteria - grade 5

The student understands the different aspects of digital marketing The student can identify and analyze major trends in consumer behavior and social media. S/he knows the pros and cons of various social media channels and can analyze case company’s social media presence in detail. Marketing strategies, tactics and actions are well discussed in the plan, backed up with a range of concrete examples from business life. The report includes a description of online performance measurement and monitoring tools.