Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
PATH-0002
Organization:
Location:
Online
Length:
144 hours and 5 weeks
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Upper-Division Baccalaureate 3 strategic marketing
Description

Objective:

This course objective is to give the student clearer insight into branding and content strategy. It aims to push students to explore concepts such as consumer psychology, appropriate content, and strategy and search engine optimization. Students will have the opportunity to practice their writing and communication skills -- both vital skills for digital marketing.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Understand the fundamentals of consumer psychology and buying motivations.
  • Understand the process of creating an effective content strategy and communicating it.
  • Demonstrate the ability to create written copy for marketing content that aligns with a brand and target audience for primary marketing channels.
  • Understand the principles and best practices of visual design when creating marketing collateral.
  • Understand introductory concepts of search engine optimization.

General Topics:

  • Creating a unified content strategy Understanding the foundations of SEO Developing written marketing copy aligned with an overall content strategy Understanding visual design and copy best practices
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Case Studies
  • Coaching/Mentoring
  • Computer Based Training
  • Discussion
  • Laboratory
  • Learner Presentations
  • Practical Exercises
  • Project-based Instruction

Methods of Assessment:

  • Case Studies
  • Performance Rubrics (Checklists)
  • Presentations
  • Quizzes

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
Supplemental Materials

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