DIGITAL MARKETING PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
HIT430	DIGITAL MARKETING	5	3	3	5

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course :	Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. RAMAZAN İNAN
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	This course aims to introduce the concept of digital marketing strategy in the globalization market and to introduce the digital platforms and to evaluate the current practices by learning the implementation steps.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include the subjects such as the introduction to digital platforms, explanation of digital marketing concept, interactive website concept, summarizing the dynamics of mobile marketing analysis of sample digital marketing practices, assessment of brands within the framework of brand personality approach.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
List the elements to consider when creating a digital marketing strategy
List at least 3 of the channels on which digital marketing can be carried out
Explain at least 3 of digital marketing principles
Explain which audience can be reached by which digital channel according to target audience classification
Select the digital marketing plans required by the brands within the framework of brand personality approach
Evaluate innovative developments in media, agency and advertising sectors in terms of digital marketing principles

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Internet Era: Changes in our life, relationships and consuming styles of us after Internet	Lecture & Question and Answer
2	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Development of Media and New Tendencies	Lecture & Question and Answer
3	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Basic Information in the usage of Media in Digital Media: Rich Media, Advergaming, Banner Ads, etc.	Lecture & Question and Answer
4	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Social Networks: Windows Live, Facebook, Twitter, Friend feed ve YouTube.	Lecture & Question and Answer
5	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Creating Content and Basic Features of a Web Site	Lecture & Question and Answer
6	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Branding Elements and Creating an Interactive Site	Lecture & Question and Answer
7	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	E-mail Marketing and Strategies	Lecture & Question and Answer
8	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Digital Marketing and Branding: Importance of Online Brand	Lecture & Question and Answer
9	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Digital Marketing and Branding: Importance of Online Brand	Lecture & Question and Answer
10	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
11	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Successful Local and Global Campaigns	Lecture & Question and Answer
12	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Search and Search Engine Marketing.	Lecture & Question and Answer
13	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Dynamic and Tendencies in Social Marketing.	Lecture & Question and Answer
14	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Social Media Dynamics: Blogs, viral, advert gaming, online seeding.	Lecture & Question and Answer
15	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Integrated Marketing Communication Method in Digital Marketing	Lecture & Question and Answer
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Ozmen, S. (2009). E- Ticaret Ag Ekonomisinde Yeni Ticaret Yolu. Istanbul: Istanbul Bilgi Universitesi Publications
Deniz, R.B. (2001). Isletmeden Tuketiciye Internette Pazarlama ve Turkiye'deki Boyutlari. Istanbul: Beta Publications
Chaffey, D. ve Ellis-Chadwick, F. (2012). Digital marketing: strategy, implementation and practice (Vol. 5). Harlow: Pearson.
Wind, Y. J. ve Mahajan, V. (2002). Digital marketing: global strategies from the world's leading experts. John Wiley & Sons.
Urban, G. (2003). Digital marketing strategy: text and cases. Prentice-Hall, Inc..

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description	Examination Method
Mid-Term Exam	1	50
Final Exam	1	50
TOTAL	2	100

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Describe the basic characteristics of the tourism industry and the basic concepts related to the Tourism Guidance profession and relate those with the characteristics of tourism businesses	0
2	Discusses the structure, operation and importance of tourism industry in country development and relates with tourism business		1

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Explains and interprets culture, history, religion, art, geography way of thinking and way of life the various civilizations who lived in Turkey.	0

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Plans a tour program considering the travel purpose, the type and the characteristics of the touristic region in accordance with the theoretical knowledge gained in the field of Tourism Guidance and discusses the functioning.			2
2	Underlines the importance of professional development by following scientific and current developments in the fields of tourism, art and archeology, and acts defensive attitude and behavior towards the necessity of lifelong learning.			2

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Analyzes numerical and statistical data and results in accordance with ethical values for current practices in the field of tourism .			2
2	Knows and applies the legal regulations related to tourism field, tourist guidance professional law and professional organizations.		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	By taking leadership role in tour groups; administers the tour program and solves possible problems during the tour.		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Uses the skills of explaining and presenting Turkey's and other regions natural and cultural assets that have, ancient city, ruins and historical artefacts and architectural art, culture, cuisine, folklore, flora and fauna features of regions etc.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Shows the communication skill and presentation skill effectively in written and verbal and expresse his / her professional knowledge accurately and effectively.				3
2	Shows reading, writing, comprehension, speaking and writing skills in English and in a second foreign language (Arabic, Russian, Chinese).)		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Uses knowledge and competences related to preparation, implementation and supervision of a tour.		1
2	By using the personality traits that have social skills required by the Tourism Guidance profession; arranges projects, organizations and activities with sustainable, societal and social content specific to the field.		1
3	Shows a sensitive attitude towards the negative effects of tourism on the physical and social environment, acts with the consciousness of preserving abstract and concrete cultural assets		1

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	14	3	42
Preliminary & Further Study	14	3	42
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	14	2	28
Assignment (Homework)	0	0	0
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	0	0	0
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	1	7	7
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	6	6
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	46	0	127