Certificate in Digital Marketing

LOCATION

MTU Bishopstown Campus, Cork

COURSE FEE

€1,500

ENQUIRIESENQUIRIES

Online programme: Colm Smyth E: colm.smyth@mtu.ie On-campus programme: Zahid Aslam E: zahid.aslam@mtu.ie

Funding Option Available

COURSE CODE COURSE CODE CR_BDGMR_8 CR_BDMRK_8

(LEVEL 8)

Course & Module Information, and to apply online, visit online course: go.mtu.ie/CRBDGMR8 or on campus course: go.mtu.ie/CRBDMRK8

Duration & Delivery

This course is available via two delivery methods – online and on campus. Both commence in September for a 15 week period (with a second intake likely in January). The online version is delivered over 3 weekday evenings per week, while the on campus version takes place at the Bishopstown campus on Tuesday evenings and an additional 3½ Saturdays.

Admission Requirements

Level 7 or Level 8 degree or relevant experience in an industry role. Candidates may be required to undertake an interview at MTU before admission to the course.

Overview

This is an intensive 15 week (1 semester) part-time programme entailing lab work, seminars, and live-case work that is designed to provide the knowledge, skills and confidence required to successfully market business in a digital environment. The programme uses an innovative blend of real-world situations and problems to assist participants in exploring the opportunities of the digital environment.

The industry focus of the programme coupled with the applied nature of teaching provides a practical bedrock of knowledge and experience which can be used to immediate effect in a multitude of business contexts. Participants will explore various social media platforms, website technologies (including mobile), analysis tools and much more in developing a toolbox of skills that is valuable and readily usable in a B2C and B2B environment. The programme is structured to ensure that participant’s time is used wisely and entails a variety of speakers drawn from the business world. A key tenet of this course is Authentic Assessment, and over 80% of marks for assignments are based around tasks that Digital Marketing Managers might be expected to perform.

Aim

The programme has been developed to ensure that participants are developing sustainable skills and knowledge that underpin digital marketing. Specifically, the programme aims: 1. To develop knowledge of digital marketing tools and technologies in the context of the strategic direction of a business. 2. To integrate traditional marketing principles into marketing activity in online environments. 3. To apply practical skills to ensure web and mobile platforms are optimised using SEO and content management strategies.

Content

• Digital Marketing Environment – This module explores the current marketing landscape with emphasis on the challenges posed by the digital context in which many businesses are now operating. This module is delivered using workshops and seminars.

• Digital Advertising and Social Media – This practical lab based module will enable students to formulate an integrated digital marketing communications campaign. Students will also learn how to leverage a company’s presence on social media platforms to generate more connections and build relationships with customers.

• Website Optimisation and Analytics – Many businesses are using inefficient and outdated websites that perform poorly. This module will focus on managing websites using technologies such as Wordpress, and practicing the principles of Search Engine Optimisation.

• Applied Digital Marketing Strategy – This module acts as a capstone on the certificate and draws together learning from the above areas with a particular focus on developing a strategic context for content, technology and alternative platforms.

Progression Opportunities

The Certificate in Digital Marketing is part of the Master of Science in Digital Marketing Strategy. Completion of this programme may, dependent upon prior experience and education, allow entry to Semester 2 of that Masters programme.