MATHEMATICS (TURKISH, PHD)
PhD TR-NQF-HE: Level 8 QF-EHEA: Third Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 8

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
PIH5115 Introduction to Brand Communication and Management Fall 3 0 3 8
The course opens with the approval of the Department at the beginning of each semester

Basic information

Language of instruction: Tr
Type of course: Departmental Elective
Course Level:
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Prof. Dr. YEŞİM ULUSU
Course Lecturer(s): Instructor HAKKI PINAR KILIÇ
Course Objectives: Everything about the term “brand” will be discussed, the elements which create a brand will be overviewed. How does brand value emerge? How does a brand become “valuable”? How is a brand positioned? What are the models for creating a brand, and how can we create a brand from the beginning? What is the role and importance of marketing communication for a brand? Why do some of the international brands become successful and others cannot? Why do most of the new brands disappear in their first two years? What are the most appropriate ways of communication for brands?

Learning Outputs

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1-Changing Dimensions in Marketing
2-Creating Value for Brands and Market Segmentation
3-What Becomes a Brand and Models of Brands
4-How Do Consumers Decide to Buy Something?
5-Selection of Target Market and Stakeholders' Role in Brand Communication
6-The Role of Media Strategies in Brand Communication Strategy
7-How is a Brand Communication Strategy Applied?: Briefing, Creative Techniques
8-Classical Media and Promotion in Integrated Marketing Communication in Brand Communication
9-Public Relations and Personal Selling in Integrated Marketing Communication in Brand Communication
10-Direct Marketing and Other Methods in Integrated Marketing Communication in Brand Communication

Course Content

Participants will understand how a brand is created, how brand values are managed, what kind of a marketing program is used for brand positioning and how integrated marketing communication is developed regarding that program. Additionally, the processes of the consumers' buying decisions during brand development will be explained.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Changing Developments with Marketing and Branding
2) How to Create Value for Brands and Market Segmentation
3) What Becomes a Brand, What is Brand Value and How do Brand Models Evaluate the Brand?
4) According to Kotler Model, How Do Consumers Make a Decision?
5) Selecting Target Market, Positioning and Stakeholders
6) How is a Communication Strategy Prepared?
7) Methods of Applying a Communication Strategy
8) What is Integrated Marketing Communication? How is it planned?
9) Classical Media and Digital Media
10) Promotion and Public Relations
11) Personal Selling and Direct Marketing
12) Event Marketing and Customer Relationship Management
13) Guest Lecturer
14) Overview

Sources

Course Notes: 1.Best Practice Cases in Branding for Marketing Management Kevin Lane Keller 2.Strategic Brand Management Building, Measuring, and Managing Brand Equity Kevin Lane Keller International Edition Prentice Hall 3.Building Strong Brands David A. Aaker Free Press Business
References: Gerekli olduğunda ek kaynaklar sağlanacaktır. Additional materials will be given if necessary.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 10 % 10
Laboratory % 0
Application % 0
Field Work % 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) % 0
Quizzes % 0
Homework Assignments 3 % 30
Presentation % 0
Project % 0
Seminar % 0
Midterms 1 % 30
Preliminary Jury % 0
Final 1 % 30
Paper Submission % 0
Jury % 0
Bütünleme % 0
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 70
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 30
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 14 42
Laboratory
Application
Special Course Internship (Work Placement)
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class
Presentations / Seminar
Project
Homework Assignments 12 62
Quizzes
Preliminary Jury
Midterms 8 43
Paper Submission
Jury
Final 7 45
Total Workload 192

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution