DIGITAL MARKETING

This module builds on the knowledge and practical applications of digital marketing tools and platforms established in the previous Digital Toolkit (level 4) introductory module. Students will be able to further enhance their understanding of web design and photography. Students will gain an understanding of Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign.

Why do consumers behave in the way they do? As a marketer, you need to understand the underlying factors influencing consumer decisions. You will understand and appreciate consumer behaviour and its impact on the marketing decisions undertaken by organisations. This module includes a residential trip, enabling you to apply theory to a 'live' setting.

Digital marketing today is essential for any business to remain competitive and successful, so in this module you will discover the knowledge and tools necessary to develop and write an effective marketing plan. From the perspective of a Digital Marketing Manager, you will discover a wide range of digital marketing tactics available and learn how to co-ordinate and manage these in order to obtain a successful RO1 (return on investment).

You will be encouraged to identify and apply for opportunities and careers that are available to you. You will identify opportunities for development through training needs analysis which can extend to include recognising the potential to develop your skills through work experience, placement and overseas study.

The importance of marketing research is growing in the increasingly-global competitive marketing environment. You will explore the nature and scope of marketing research, including where and how marketing research fits in with other aspects of marketing management, the characteristics of the research industry and marketing intelligence suppliers.

All organisations need creative thinkers to question current business practices and develop dynamic solutions to 21 st century environmental challenges. You will be examining key global environmental issues affecting new enterprises and the importance of innovative thinking. As a result, you will be developing your own creative designs and solutions in response to the needs of contemporary enterprises.

The skills of effective communication are vital to successful management. This stimulating module is invaluable to a range of business aspects such as product launches, brand promotions, travel and food journalism and exhibition guidance. You will be encouraged to discuss the effectiveness of words and images when communicating intended messages and will enable you to critically appreciate the complexities of the communication process.

Timely, well written digital content plays a crucial role in any successful digital marketing strategy. This creative module will instruct you on how to write copy for websites, blogs and social media messages that adhere to the brands strategic marketing ambitions and vision. You will also learn how to present product and service ideas to appeal to your target market online and develop skills to create professional interactive, customer friendly websites to ensure your customers have positive online experiences.

This module provides an insight into the key issues a new business needs to consider before starting up the enterprise. Emphasis is placed on students undertaking research into such areas as market trends, target audience, location analysis and resource requirements, in order to justify the customer demand and feasibility of their product/service. This module also provides an insight into the marketing communiction tools a new business employs in order to showcase their product/service to their target audience/s.

You will learn the concepts involved in managing sales and salespeople, getting a clear understanding of selling within a marketing organisation, the different types of buyers and how to sell to them. In light of the ever-increasing 'internationalisation' of business, you will also be looking at sales on an international scope.

The voluntary sector is one of the most dynamic sectors worldwide. You will have the opportunity to work on a volunteer project within a private, public or community organisation and see how they market themselves and compete for resources with other voluntary projects. You will be able to reflect on your experiences as well as develop your personal and professional skills within a working environment.

Students will undertake Employability in Practice module at level 5 (year 2 of the course), prior to undertaking their placement year. By undertaking this module, they will be provided with essential skills and tools to apply and secure their own placement (with support from Hired@UCB) and complete the requisite time in placement.

This module provides you with the opportunity to explore, analyse and assess the processes of digital innovation and related product and service development. You will examine the development of new marketing products, services, digital processes and applications, emphasising the need for organisations to be creative and innovative in their endeavour to sustain competitive advantage within their markets.

You will develop your skills in order to analyse, integrate and appraise effective digital tactics to deliver enhanced marketing activities and strategic recommendations. You will also examine how the management of digital channels helps to achieve business objectives by learning how to selectively analyse data sets for effective decision-making in relation to marketing resources.

Building on previous modules that examined the motivations and behaviours of consumers in relation to online community management, this module inspects all aspects of online community engagement, from initially fostering online communities, to building and growing a productive digital community to merging offline and online activity management. Crisis management of online communities is also explored.

This module enables you to demonstrate your capabilities in researching, planning and delivering an industry or community-related project. You will cultivate the desired graduate attributes of professionalism, critical enquiry and problem solving, enterprise, creativity and innovation. You will then exhibit your research findings in an event for peers and industry professionals.

You will be taken deeper into the management processes relating to advertising, focusing on the skills involved in matching business objectives and brand communication to target markets. You will be given a greater insight into detailed analysis of what makes advertising communications effective.

The most valuable assets that a company has are the brands that it has invested in and developed over time. You will be given the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required to succeed in the management of complex brands and look at how brands are viewed, built, managed and measured to ensure superiority and sustainability.

Risk is becoming an important function for business managers and owners. You will learn about enterprise risk management techniques and strategies employed by businesses operating within increasingly complex and dynamic environments. Key risk areas include human resources, finance, IT, marketing, health and safety, innovation and product development, leadership and corporate governance and business continuity.

We live in an interconnected world, so it's important to examine how organisations explore new market opportunities beyond national boundaries. As a result, you will become more aware of the technological, communication and transportation challenges businesses face and the options they consider when seeking a foothold in a new country.

The role of the not-for-profit sector is becoming increasingly significant on both a national and global scale. You will be analysing the business and marketing principles of the not-for-profit, and how they contribute to running an efficient organisation in a complex and dynamic environment. You will be able to look at business examples from a variety of sectors, including education, social services, charities and voluntary organisations.