BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
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 Fall 3 0 3 4
The course opens with the approval of the Department at the beginning of each semester

Basic information

Language of instruction: En
Type of course: Departmental Elective
Course Level: Bachelor
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Dr. Öğr. Üyesi GÜLBERK GÜLTEKİN SALMAN
Course Lecturer(s): Dr. Öğr. Üyesi KAZIM SELÇUK TUZCUOĞLU
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi GÜLBERK GÜLTEKİN SALMAN
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 Outputs

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: 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.
References: Hocanın notları

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 14 % 10
Laboratory % 0
Application % 0
Field Work % 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) % 0
Quizzes % 0
Homework Assignments % 0
Presentation 1 % 25
Project 1 % 25
Seminar % 0
Midterms % 0
Preliminary Jury % 0
Final 1 % 40
Paper Submission % 0
Jury % 0
Bütünleme % 0
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
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application 0 0 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) 0 0 0
Field Work 0 0 0
Study Hours Out of Class 14 7 98
Presentations / Seminar 1 1 1
Project 1 2 2
Homework Assignments 0 0 0
Quizzes 0 0 0
Preliminary Jury 0 0 0
Midterms 0 0 0
Paper Submission 0 0 0
Jury 0 0 0
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) Being able to identify problems and ask right questions
2) Having problem solving skills and developing necessary analytical attitude
3) Comprehending theoretical arguments along with counter arguments in detail
4) Gaining awareness of lifelong learning and being qualified for pursuing graduate education
5) Applying theoretical concepts in project planning
6) Communicating efficiently by accepting differences and carrying out compatible teamwork
7) Increasing efficiency rate in business environment
8) Developing innovative and creative solutions in face of uncertainty
9) Researching to gather information for understanding current threats and opportunities in business
10) Being aware of the effects of globalization on society and business while deciding
11) Possessing digital competence and utilizing necessary technology
12) Communicating in at least one foreign language in academic and daily life
13) Possessing managing skills and competence
14) Deciding with the awareness of the legal and ethical consequences of business operations
15) Expressing opinions that are built through critical thinking process in business and academic environment