Course Objectives: |
The aim of this course is to teach students the concept of digital marketing. This course covers the largest digital platforms: mobile, social media, search engine (paid and organic). Students will learn how to use email, SMS text, paid and organic search, mobile (QR code, apps, local, geographical), WordPress, YouTube, Pinterest, Linkedin, Facebook and Twitter more effectively. Students will learn how to create and manage a paid search advertising campaign using Google Adwords. |
Course Content: |
Channel planning; e-mail marketing; digital display; social media; organic search (SEO); paid search (SEM); content marketing; digital marketing analytics and return on investment (ROI); digital campaigns; lead generation; web presence; landing pages; mobile marketing; creating strategies in digital platforms. |
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Subject |
Related Preparation |
1) |
• Introduction to course objectives.
• Explain subscription to digital publications & blogging.
• Explain special considerations in segmentation, consumer behavior in digital.
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Bhatia Puneet, Singh (2021). Fundamentals of Digital Marketing. Pearson. |
2) |
• Understand basics tenets of direct marketing: Target, List, Offer; Testing.
• Explain the e-commerce.
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Bhatia Puneet, Singh (2021). Fundamentals of Digital Marketing. Pearson. |
3) |
• Explain search engine optimization (SEO) tools and techniques |
Bhatia Puneet, Singh (2021). Fundamentals of Digital Marketing. Pearson. |
4) |
• Explain search engine optimization (SEO) tools and techniques: need to maximize free vs. paid (Continued). |
Bhatia Puneet, Singh (2021). Fundamentals of Digital Marketing. Pearson. |
5) |
• Learn Google Adwords. |
Bhatia Puneet, Singh (2021). Fundamentals of Digital Marketing. Pearson. |
6) |
• Learn Google Adwords (Continued). |
Bhatia Puneet, Singh (2021). Fundamentals of Digital Marketing. Pearson. |
7) |
midterm exam |
Bhatia Puneet, Singh (2021). Fundamentals of Digital Marketing. Pearson. |
8) |
• Explain Social Media 101: how to develop a powerful content
management strategy.
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Bhatia Puneet, Singh (2021). Fundamentals of Digital Marketing. Pearson. |
9) |
• Explain Social Media 101: how to develop a powerful content
management strategy (Continued).
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Bhatia Puneet, Singh (2021). Fundamentals of Digital Marketing. Pearson. |
10) |
• Explain Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest, Google Plus. |
Bhatia Puneet, Singh (2021). Fundamentals of Digital Marketing. Pearson. |
11) |
• Explain behavioral targeting.
• Learn about ads in LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter.
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Bhatia Puneet, Singh (2021). Fundamentals of Digital Marketing. Pearson. |
12) |
• Explain mobile marketing. |
Bhatia Puneet, Singh (2021). Fundamentals of Digital Marketing. Pearson. |
13) |
• Explain mobile commerce.
• Explain mobile marketing app creation and emulators.
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Bhatia Puneet, Singh (2021). Fundamentals of Digital Marketing. Pearson. |
14) |
• Case studies. |
Bhatia Puneet, Singh (2021). Fundamentals of Digital Marketing. Pearson. |
15) |
final exam |
Bhatia Puneet, Singh (2021). Fundamentals of Digital Marketing. Pearson. |
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Program Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
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Learning the facts, concepts and principles related to tourism and hotel management |
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Having a theoretical and practical knowledge at the basic level related to the field |
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To be able to make analytical evaluations for tourism and travel sector |
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Learning the basic laws and regulations and professional standarts that apply regarding the tourism sector in Turkey and physical environment associated with hotel management space, tools, and use acquainted with the technology, applying the ethical values, protecting the natural environment |
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To be able to work efficiently in the tourism sector |
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Learning the characteristics of the major tourist destinations to apply this knowledge in the tourism sector for Turkey and worldwide |
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Organizing, coordinating and developing departments in accommodation organizations |
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8) |
To be able to define and develop sales techniques and income management practices applied in accommodation and food and beverage companies |
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9) |
Demonstrating the ability to apply professional working techniques in food and beverage establishments |
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