MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS AND PUBLIC RELATIONS (TURKISH, NON-THESIS)
Master TR-NQF-HE: Level 7 QF-EHEA: Second Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 7

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
PIH5006 Brand Management and Communication Fall 3 0 3 8
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Basic information

Language of instruction: Turkish
Type of course: Departmental Elective
Course Level:
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Instructor HAKKI PINAR KILIÇ
Course Lecturer(s): Instructor HAKKI PINAR KILIÇ
Recommended Optional Program Components: None
Course Objectives: This course aims to provide students with an in-depth understanding of marketing communication concepts, principles, and terminology in both business and nonprofit environments, enable students to understand the role of integrated marketing communications in an organization and to develop a communication plan for an actual company.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1. will be able to understand and identify marketing communications studies theoretically and practically.

2. will be able to understand and use the elements of marketing communications mix and integrated marketing communications strategy

3. will be able to develop a basic integrated marketing communications plan by showing applicable target markets, use of the marketing communications mix and an appropriate understanding of market research.

4. will be able to prepare a marketing communication project for an actual company

5. will be able to show marketing commication problem solving skills through case and environmental analysis.

6. will be able to experience the process of working in groups or individually by preparing their assignments.

Course Content

1. will be able to understand and identify marketing communications studies theoretically and practically.

2. will be able to understand and use the elements of marketing communications mix and integrated marketing communications strategy

3. will be able to develop a basic integrated marketing communications plan by showing applicable target markets, use of the marketing communications mix and an appropriate understanding of market research.

4. will be able to prepare a marketing communication project for an actual company

5. will be able to show marketing commication problem solving skills through case and environmental analysis.

6. will be able to experience the process of working in groups or individually by preparing their assignments.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction
2) Overview of marketing communications and the marketing communications process
3) The Communication Process
4) Buyer Behaviours
5) Marketing Communication Planning Process
6) Media Planning and Strategy Preparation of homework
7) Evaluation of Media Preparation of homework
8) Marketing Communication Tools
9) Brand Management
10) Branding Communication Strategies
11) Public Relations and Corparate Advertising
12) Setting Objectives and Budgeting
13) Creative Strategy (Planning and Development)
14) Creative Strategy (Implementation and Evaluation)

Sources

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Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 14 % 10
Homework Assignments 1 % 10
Midterms 1 % 40
Final 1 % 40
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 40
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 14 48
Final 14 130
Total Workload 178

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) To provide students with a foundation in Marketing Communications in general and Public Relations in particular in order to support their career in communication field. 3
2) To provide an interdisciplinary approach in public relations for students who want to pursue a career in marketing communications and public relations. 3
3) To support the students, who already work or willing to work in communication sector, by an approach which stays focused on strategic thinking, professional campaign building and ethical practice. 1
4) Demonstrate the ability to apply manual and computer based quantitative and qualitative research techniques. 3
5) Make important and strategic decisions by using and examining qualitative and quantitative research datas. 3
6) Demonstrate the ability to critically debate about public relations and marketing communications campaigns and cases presented by the contribution of professionals from communication sector. 4
7) Detailly analyze persuasion processes in communication and gain knowledge on the psychology of persuasion and perception. 2
8) Broaden the knowledge on public relations processes by discussing the details of new approaches in the field. 4
9) Demonstrate the capability of solving public relations related problems encountered in the area of corporate communications. 3
10) Critically discuss and interpret theories, concepts, methods, tools and ideas in the field of public relations and marketing communications. 5