HADM 4490

Integrated Marketing Communication and Digital Media

Course Description

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2022-2023.

This course delves into the dynamic field of marketing promotion in the hospitality and service industries. Building on theories and research from brand management, communications, consumer learning and information processing, and persuasion and attitude change, students will examine traditional promotions tools such as advertising, public relations, and direct marketing, as well as new digital media tools such as search and website marketing, content marketing, social media, influencer marketing, experiential marketing, digital-direct, and programmatic advertising. The main course project is the development of an integrated marketing communications plan for a local service organization. Students will also demonstrate their emerging knowledge through presentations on industry practices and essay exams focusing on the theories that guide marketing-communications strategy.

When Offered Spring.

Permission Note Open to: juniors and seniors only.
Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: HADM 2410, HADM 2430, AEM 2400, or AEM 2420.

Satisfies Requirement Satisfies HADM or free electives for NSHA students.

Comments Graduate students should enroll in HADM 6490.

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