2017-2018 / MARK0797-1

Digital Marketing

Duration

30h Th

Number of credits

 Master in management (120 ECTS)5 crédits 

Lecturer

Laurence Dessart

Language(s) of instruction

English language

Organisation and examination

Teaching in the first semester, review in January

Units courses prerequisite and corequisite

Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program

Learning unit contents

The following topics will be covered in the course:

  • Digital strategy formulation and planning 
  • Digital marketing mix
  • Digital customer relationship management
  • Web analytics
  • Consumer behaviour 
  • Digital transformation & Internet of Things
  • ...

Learning outcomes of the learning unit

By the end of this course students will be able to:


  • Define and outline key concept related to digital marketing including e-business models, e-consumer behaviour, online marketing communications, etc.
  • Critically assess the role that digital components can play in marketing strategy.
  • Develop tactical decisions concerning effective product, pricing, distribution and promotion decisions using digital marketing concepts and applications, in line with a real life situation.

Prerequisite knowledge and skills

Advanced marketing knowledge is required for this course, including strategic market planning, communication, branding, consumer behaviour and international marketing. 

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Teaching is delivered in 3 ways:

  • Lectures
  • Industry-led testimonials 
  • Interactive workshops and case studies 

Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning)

Face-to-face

Recommended or required readings

Recommended book:
Chaffey and Ellis-Chadwick (2012) Digital Marketing: Strategy, Implementation and Practice. Pearson. 
 

Assessment methods and criteria

  • Group work (75%)
  • Individual participation (25%)
 

Work placement(s)

Organizational remarks

The course is given in a one-week seminar intensive mode. It is a requirement for the students to be present on a daily basis and exhibit high engagement and participation rates for their success in this course. 

Contacts

Dr. Laurence Dessart
laurence.dessart@ulg.ac.be