BUSN2075 Digital Marketing

Internet technologies have revolutionized the practice of marketing. Digital marketing has become an essential component of any firm’s marketing strategy. This course will provide a foundation in the key concepts around this rapidly changing field, including internet marketing strategies, search engine optimization, inbound marketing, email marketing, social media campaigns, mobile apps, content strategy, paid search advertising, and web analytics. We will also work to establish the practice of keeping up to date on emerging digital technologies relevant to business and to marketing.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Qualifying score on reading assessment test OR ENGL0921 and qualifying score on writing assessment test OR ENGL0930

Course Requirements and Evaluation

Refer to Course Syllabus for detailed information regarding the requirements and evaluation standards for this course. The Course Syllabus will be distributed the first week of the course.

Learning Outcomes

The following outcomes will be addressed in the course:
Describe potential future trends in digital marketing
Identify the marketing impact of changes in the digital landscape
Explain how digital marketing strategies fit with company’s overall marketing strategy
Create a comprehensive digital marketing strategy and plan
Describe the major tools of digital marketing
Demonstrate the use of social media to stimulate traffic, engagement and brand awareness
Demonstrate the use of search engine marketing (SEM)
Measure the effectiveness of digital marketing efforts using analytics tools
Generate the Google Analytics Individual Qualification certificate

Text and References

A list of textbooks required for this course is available at the bookstore.

Course Scheduling

The scheduled hours of instruction include sixteen hours for each lecture credit, thirty two hours for each lab credit and forty hours for each credit of supervised occupational experience (SOE). Lecture credit may include formal or impromptu lectures, demonstrations or discussions with the entire class or with small groups or individuals. Refer to the Credit Details section of this course outline for the credit breakdown.

Accommodations Statement

Disability Services assists students with disabilities who need accommodations to access programs, services and college activities.  If this applies to you, please contact the DS Office on your campus to initiate the accommodations process. 
Brooklyn Park Campus - 763-488-2477
Eden Prairie Campus – 952-995-1544

Campus

Brooklyn Park Campus and Eden Prairie Campus: 952-995-1300

Credit Details

lecture:

3

lab:

0