PUBLIC RELATIONS AND PUBLICITY
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
PRL1502 Integrated Marketing Strategy Spring 3 0 3 5
The course opens with the approval of the Department at the beginning of each semester

Basic information

Language of instruction: En
Type of course: Must Course
Course Level: Bachelor
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Prof. Dr. YEŞİM ULUSU
Course Lecturer(s): Prof. Dr. YEŞİM ULUSU
Course Objectives: 1. To enable students to examine and learn integrated marketing concept, basics and terminology in an in-depth understanding, which is designed on the basis of marketing principles and all its elements.
2. To provide an understanding of the functions of marketing applications in analyzing mass behavior and forming market strategies.

Learning Outputs

The students who have succeeded in this course;
I. Learning integrated marketing studies both theoretically and practically
II. Learning how to use different channels and tools within the scope of integrated marketing
III. Being able to understand connections between integrated marketing tools and behavioral sciences, acquire the skills to understand the connections
IV. Understanding of legal, ethical and social issues in interactions created by integrated marketing elements

Course Content

In the scope of this course, basic marketing approaches, integrated marketing, evaluating market research for marketing strategy, contemporary issues and trends in marketing, branding and positioning topics will be discussed.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Defining and historically analyzing interated marketing
2) Connections between business theories and integrated marketing
3) Basic merketing approaches, 4Ps - 4Cs
4) Tools and channels used in integrated marketing
5) Market research
6) Consumer behavior and understanding the consumer
7) Preparation for the midterm exam
8) Contemporary issues and trends in marketing
9) Implications of new digital and social marketing practices
10) Creative strategies: implementation and evaluation
11) Creative strategies: planning and development
12) Brands and brand management
13) Integrated marketing plans, branding, positioning
14) Case studies and wrapping up the course topics

Sources

Course Notes: Reading material will be given weekly.
References:

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 10 % 10
Laboratory 0 % 0
Application 0 % 0
Field Work 0 % 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) 0 % 0
Quizzes 3 % 10
Homework Assignments 0 % 0
Presentation 0 % 0
Project 0 % 0
Seminar 0 % 0
Midterms 5 % 40
Preliminary Jury 0 % 0
Final 5 % 40
Paper Submission 0 % 0
Jury % 0
Bütünleme % 0
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 40
Total % 100

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 prepare the students to become communication professionals by focusing on strategic thinking, professional writing, ethical practice and innovative use of traditional and new media 2
2) To be able to create effective public relations plans using fundamental planning components that include situation analysis, public profile, objectives, strategies and tactics. 2
3) To be able to apply theoretical concepts related to mass communication, consumer behavior, psychology, persuasion,sociology, marketing, and other related fields to understand how public realtions works. 3
4) To be able to have the ability to explain and identify problems associated with the relationships between events and facts in the areas of public relations, persuasive communication, communication management, corporate communications. 1
5) To be able to analyze primary and secondary research data in the fields of perception and reputation management and corporate communication practices. 2
6) To be able to search, write, and design articles, newsletters, and fliers, brochures, and announcements, in styles and formats appropraite various audiences, mediums and settings. 1
7) To be able to apply the underlying theories of communication and the necessities of work safety to different types of public relations processes and campaigns. 1
8) To be able to develop creative and persuasive management skills in terms of reputation, employee relations, leadership and similar corporate practices. 2
9) To be able to take responsibility in an individual capacity or as a team in generating solutions to given scenarios which can occur in public relations processes. 1
10) To be able to understand how an organizational culture works and how employees and leaders create messages as a communication tool. 1
11) To be able to critically discuss and interpret theories, concepts, methods, tools and ideas in the field of public relations. 1
12) To be able to to use information, communication technologies and computer software with the required level of public relations, marketing communication, persuasive communication, communication management, corporate communications. 1
13) To be able to explain and describe business marketing activities, economics, business law and global business practices. 5
14) To be able to recognize national and international, social and cultural dimensions of public relations. 1