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MKT40570

Academic Year 2017/2018

Marketing Communications (MKT40570)

Subject:
Marketing
College:
Business
School:
Business
Level:
4 (Masters)
Credits:
10
Module Coordinator:
Dr Andrew Keating
Semester:
Semester Two
Mode of Delivery:
N/A
How will I be graded?
40%

Curricular information is subject to change.

The overall objective of this module is to provide students with a clear understanding of both the theoretical and practical aspects of marketing communications. The course will investigate the role of marketing communications in an overall marketing strategy context and examine the evolving range of communications options now available to management. The various tasks concerned with managing the marketing communications function represent a particular focus of this course. Participants will also appreciate how marketing communications informs and influences customers.

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

"On completing this module, students should: Understand the theoretical foundations of marketing communications.Be aware of the developing range of communications options now available to marketing management.Understand the decision-making processes which are involved in the management of marketing communication activity.Appreciate the systems and operations of the marketing communications industry.Recognise the impact of marketing communication activities upon society."

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

30

Specified Learning Activities

100

Autonomous Student Learning

100

Total

230


Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.



 

Description % of Final Grade Timing
Project: Group Project

50

Coursework (End of Trimester)
Essay: Essay

45

Throughout the Trimester
Continuous Assessment: Class Participation

5

Throughout the Trimester

Compensation

This module is not passable by compensation

Resit Opportunities

In-semester assessment

Remediation

If you fail this module you may repeat, resit or substitute where permissible