INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND BUSINESS
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
BA4112 Integrated Marketing Communications Spring 3 0 3 6
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction: English
Type of course: Departmental Elective
Course Level: Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Dr. Öğr. Üyesi GÜLBERK GÜLTEKİN SALMAN
Course Lecturer(s): Dr. Öğr. Üyesi GÜLBERK GÜLTEKİN SALMAN
Prof. Dr. ELİF OKAN
Recommended Optional Program Components: None
Course Objectives: The objective of this course is to inform students about basic advertising concepts. The course will study advertising within marketing and more generally, within the management function.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
The students who have succeeded in this course; will
1. Develop a better appreciation of marketing communications, its function and asses as marketing tool
2. Recognize and value integrated marketing communications and its channels
3. Develop the skills needed in designing IMC programs
4. Be able to successfully appraise communications programs

Course Content

As a starting point the consumer will be studied, together with the market segmentation concept, target marketing and positioning. These concepts will be related to advertising management. Then, the advertiser, advertising agencies and the media as the famous advertising triangle will be examined closely. Finally the creation of advertising process will be looked into, covering how to create the copy and the relation between words and visuals.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction
2) Clow & Baack: Chapter 1: Integrated Marketing Communication
3) Clow & Baack: Chapter 2: Corporate Image and Brand Managemen
4) Clow & Baack: Chapter 3 : Buyer Behavior
5) Clow & Baack: Chapter 4 IMC planning Process
6) Clow & Baack: Chapter 5 Advertising Campaign Mgt
7) Revision
8) Clow & Baack: Chapter 6 Adv. design
9) Clow & Baack: Chapter 7 Traditional Media Channels
10) Clow & Baack: Chapter11&12&13 Direct, PR and selling promotions
11) Clow & Baack: Chapter 8 Digital Marketing
12) Clow & Baack: Chapter 10 Alternative marketing
13) Term Project Presentations
14) Term Project Presentations & Review

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Books:
Clow, K. E.& Baack D. (2018). Integrated advertising, promotion, and marketing communications. Pearson Education

Advertising and Promotion: An Integrated Marketing Communications Perspective” by George E. Belch and Michael A. Belch, EighthEdition, McGraw-Hill Irwin.


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Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 14 % 10
Presentation 1 % 25
Project 1 % 25
Final 1 % 40
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 35
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 65
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 3 42
Study Hours Out of Class 14 7 98
Presentations / Seminar 1 1 1
Project 1 2 2
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 145

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) Has theoretical and practical knowledge on management, business, trade, economy, entrepreneurship, innovation, sustainable development related to International Trade and Business and can use this information 4
2) Can collect data from different sources in the global business world and successfully apply research techniques, use information and communication technologies. 3
3) Can analyze opportunities and threats with strategic thinking skills by using different resources and channels in the ever-changing global business world. 3
4) Can communicate orally and in writing with a good knowledge of English grammar. 3
5) He / she can transfer the knowledge and skills he / she has acquired in the field to the relevant people in written and oral form and evaluate them critically. 4
6) Adopts the principles of business ethics with the awareness of professional responsibility and can apply these principles within the framework of legal rules in the field of global trade and business. 4
7) He / she can collaborate in and out of the field, take responsibility, respect cultural differences and have ethical values. 3
8) Has sufficient awareness of social rights, justice, cultural values, environmental awareness, occupational health and safety. 4
9) With the lifelong learning skill acquired, she/he can identify learning needs and improve herself/himself 3