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MN20607: Strategic marketing communications

[Page last updated: 23 October 2023]

Academic Year: 2023/24
Owning Department/School: School of Management
Credits: 6 [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
Notional Study Hours: 120
Level: Intermediate (FHEQ level 5)
Period:
Semester 2
Assessment Summary: CW 100%
Assessment Detail:
  • Coursework (CW 100% - Qualifying Mark: 35)
Supplementary Assessment:
Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations)
Requisites: Before taking this module you must take MN10573
Learning Outcomes: At the end of this unit students will be able to:
* Understand and critically evaluate core communication theories.
* Apply and evaluate marketing communication practices for the development of successful marketing campaigns
* Develop appropriate communication strategies to satisfy key marketing objectives.


Aims: This unit equips students with a theoretical understanding of communications to understand the role and significance of marketing communications for successful marketing practice.

Skills: This unit is designed to develop students' intellectual, practical and key transferable skills in the following ways:
* Written communication skills (F/ A)
* Independent study skills (F/ A)
* Group working skills (F/ A)
* Analytical and evaluative skills (F/ A)
* Critical reflexivity towards the subject matter (F).

Content:
* Communication theories
* Creativity
* Advertising
* Sales Promotion
* Sponsorship
* Public Relations
* Direct Marketing
* Social Media
* Integrated Marketing Communications
* Campaign planning X 2.

Course availability:

MN20607 is Compulsory on the following courses:

School of Management
  • UMMN-AKB05 : BSc(Hons) Management with Marketing with Year long work placement (Year 2)

MN20607 is Optional on the following courses:

School of Management
  • UMMN-AYB06 : BSc(Hons) International Management with Year Abroad (Year 2)
  • UMMN-AFB04 : BSc(Hons) Management (Year 2)
  • UMMN-AKB04 : BSc(Hons) Management with Year long work placement (Year 2)

Notes:

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