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Advanced Campaigns in Strategic Communications

General

Prefix

MCOM

Course Number

580

Course Level

Graduate

Department/Unit(s)

College/School

College of Liberal Arts

Description

Case-study analysis of strategic communications and practice in contemporary society. Students develop an advanced comprehensive campaign for a real-world client.

Credits

Min

3

Max

3

Repeatable

No

Goals and Diversity

MN Goal Course

No

Cultural Diversity

No

Learning Outcomes

Outcome

Use relevant consumer, market, product and competitive research in an advertising campaign.

Outcome

Identify and apply knowledge of market segmentation, target marketing and brand positioning in the advertising process.

Outcome

Analyze and evaluate the role that legacy and digital media play in the advertising process.

Outcome

Implement strategies and techniques for real-world campaigns.

Outcome

Apply case-study analysis methodology to various advertising contexts.

Outcome

Work effectively as a member of a collaborative team.

Outcome

Effectively communicate ideas, analysis and argument through written reports and verbal presentations.

Course Outline

Course Outline

Case methodology and analysis. 20% Marketing strategies and tactics. 20% Using applied advertising research in a campaign. 20% Communication strategies and tactics. 20% Writing and presenting an advertising campaign. 20%

Dependencies

Programs

MCOM580 is a completion requirement for: