MKT570 Integrated Marketing Communications (8)

Planning, developing and implementing an Integrated Marketing Communication (IMC) strategy is vital for organisations. This subject will examine how the IMC process creates and enhances relationships with customers and other stakeholders by strategically controlling and influencing messages communicated to these groups. From a practical perspective, students will be exposed to a range of evolving communication tools and the issues that practitioners would consider in applying these tools in specific marketing contexts.

Availability

Session 2 (60)
Online
Bathurst Campus

Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: MKT570. Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Subject Information

Grading System

HD/FL

Duration

One session

School

School of Management and Marketing

Enrolment Restrictions

For postgraduate students only.

Assumed Knowledge

Assumed knowledge in this subject is equivalent to that covered in MKT510 and (MBA503 or MKT501 or MKT531 or MKT571).

Subject Relationships

MKT310 Please note this is the same subject name as MKT310. While there is some overlap in content, underlying objectives and assessments have been designed to their respective AQF levels.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
  • be able to explain and critically discuss the role of marketing communication in the overall marketing and business strategy;
  • be able to evaluate theoretical concepts underlying integrated marketing communications;
  • be able to examine and evaluate various elements of a contemporary communication mix;
  • be able to critically evaluate marketing communications for a range of organisations and reflect on current organisational marketing by using communications tools; and
  • be able to apply theoretical frameworks that integrate various elements of marketing communication to a specific organisation communications problem to develop an IMC plan.

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics:
  • (Integrated) Marketing Communication uncovered
  • Evolution of marketing communication
  • Communication processes
  • Communication with consumers and stakeholders - the narrow cast opportunity
  • IMC Planning - communication possibilities for marketers
  • Communication tools: advertising, public relations, direct and interactive marketing, personal selling, sales promotion
  • Media opportunities - online, offline, paid, earned
  • Evaluation and measurement
  • Integrated Communication strategy

Indicative Assessment

The following table summarises the assessment tasks for the online offering of MKT570 in Session 2 2020. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated and can also differ to suit the mode of study (online or on campus).

Item Number
Title
Value %
1
Quiz a1
15
2
Quiz a2
15
3
The imc campaign report
40
4
The imc campaign presentation and video
30

The information contained in the CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: May 2021. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.

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