In the era of new digital technologies, the focus of marketing has shifted. It's no longer about selling a product or service but engaging with customers through relevant content and encouraging interactions that positively impact business. This advanced course recognizes this shift and is designed to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of digital marketing, incorporating established and emerging strategies. This advanced course is delivered using an SMU-X learning approach.
SMU-X is an experiential learning framework that calls for students to take on real-world challenges by collaborating on projects with corporations, non-profits, and government organizations. The framework represents a paradigm shift in the traditional teaching and learning approach, from teacher-centered to students taking ownership of their learning.
The course offers a comprehensive blend of theory, empirical analysis, and practical examples to reinforce key concepts related to digital marketing. Students will apply their knowledge to develop a digital marketing strategy for a real industry partner. We will collaborate with a real industry partner and offer consultancy services to recommend relevant digital marketing strategies for a real business problem.
With engaging seminars, case study discussions focusing on global brands, insights from industry experts with rich international business experience, and hands-on real business projects, students will sharpen their problem- solving skills to tackle real-world business problems through interdisciplinary approaches and activities. They are guaranteed an interactive learning experience that is informative and relevant to working for global businesses.
At the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Differentiate and identify global similarities between online and offline consumer behaviour, exploring how increasing consumer control reshapes marketing strategies.
- Understand the implications of the technological advances on the traditional business dynamics and marketing, and their impact on product, pricing, distribution, and marketing communications.
- Explore cutting-edge research in digital marketing and its practical application in global business.
- Analyze and assess technological advancements in digital media and their implications for business decision-making.
- Develop effective strategies for common online marketing challenges across industries and geographic locations