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MKTG7028 Marketing Communications

Offered By School of Mgt, Marketing & International Business
Academic Career Graduate Coursework
Course Subject Marketing
Offered in First Semester, 2010 and First Semester, 2011
Unit Value 6 units
Course Description

This course introduces students to the process of developing and managing effective marketing communications. Central to the course is the idea of Integrated Marketing Communications (IMC) management. Specific topics include identifying promotional opportunities, corporate and brand image, advertising management, advertising design, media selection, consumer promotions, public relations and sponsorship and international advertising.

Communication activities represent an important part of most business activities. The subject Marketing Communication will provide students with techniques to improve the quality of their communications – from identifying the audience’s needs through to media planning and strategy.

Learning Outcomes Upon completion of this unit, the student should be able to: appreciate the ways that communication through advertising influences and persuades consumers; discuss the role of the advertising agency and its client relationships; identify advertisings place in the communications mix; discuss the role of the advertising agency and its client relationships; identify advertisings place in the communications mix; discuss the decisions which need to be made in budgeting and planning for promotion; research and prepare a profile of media habits for a given target market; set promotional objectives and identify their relationship with the strategic plan; indentify and discuss a range of creative strategies in advertising; understand integrated marketing communication decision making and planning; devise a simple IMC and media schedule
Indicative Assessment
  • Readings and Analysis 10%
  • Workshop presentation 10%
  • Communication plan 30%
  • Research Essay 20%
  • Exam 30%

All components of the above assessment are compulsory and must be submitted.  To achieve an automatic pass grade in this course you must obtain 50% or more as a scaled aggregate mark.

Workload 2 hour seminar, 1 hour workshop plus private study time.
Course Classification(s) TransitionalTransitional courses are designed for students from a broad range of backgrounds and learning achievements, which provide for the acquisition of generic skills; or an informed understanding of contemporary issues; or fundamental knowledge for transition to Advanced or Specialist courses.
Areas of Interest Marketing
Eligibility At least an average of 65% (or equivalent) in the final two years of an Australian undergraduate degree
Assumed Knowledge and
Required Skills

Basic knowledge of marketing (coursework equivalent of MKTG7001 Marketing or relevant work experience). Additionally, it would be useful to have competence in the following software packages: MS Word, MS PowerPoint.

Prescribed Texts See Course Website: http://ecocomm.anu.edu.au/courses/course.asp?code=MKTG7028
Preliminary Reading

See Course Website: http://ecocomm.anu.edu.au/courses/course.asp?code=MKTG7028

 

Indicative Reading List See Course Website: http://ecocomm.anu.edu.au/courses/course.asp?code=MKTG7028
Programs Graduate Certificate in Marketing, Master of Business, Master of Commerce, and Master of Marketing
Other Information

For further information please refer to http://ecocomm.anu.edu.au/courses/course.asp?code=MKTG7028

Academic Contact See: http://ecocomm.anu.edu.au/courses/course.asp?code=MKTG7028

The information published on the Study at ANU 2010 website applies to the 2010 academic year only. All information provided on this website replaces the information contained in the Study at ANU 2009 website.

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