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Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code:

UNI190

Course Name:

Digital Marketing and Social Media Strategies

Semester:

Spring

Course Credits:

ECTS

Language of instruction:

Turkish

Course Condition:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

University Elective

Course Level:

Bachelor

TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:First Cycle

EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

E-Learning

Course Coordinator:

Dr. Öğr. Üy. NAİM ÇETİNTÜRK

Course Lecturer(s):

Naim Çetintürk

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:

The general aim of the course is to examine and learn all phases, features, dynamics, elements and application methods of marketing concept in cyber environments as a result of developing technological and communication opportunities. Examining and learning marketing models, advertising and public relations applications, new concepts and developing marketing strategies, digital marketing campaigns, positioning of brands in the digital environment, e-commerce and mobile marketing applications are among the general objectives of the course.

Course Content:

The content of this course consists of Search Engine Ads, Search Engine Optimization, Web concept, Social Media and changing e-commerce trends in digital environment. Data and applications for the digitalization of the 4P approach, defined as marketing mix, are presented. In addition, digital brand and digital marketing trends are discussed in a world where social media has transformed from content to e-commerce environment.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) To learn some of the key concepts in digital marketing understand their historical evolution
2) To learn the characteristics of marketing strategies and applications in the digital environment
3) To examine Digital Campaigns from the real business world and gain initial experience with the practices
4) To follow the developments of digital marketing, to construct future designs, and to gain the ability to evaluate the digital world with a marketing perspective on the commerce axis
5) To be able to use digital marketing tools and analyze campaign performances with well-known metrics.
6) To be familiar with the concept of S-Trade, which will be the near future trend of e-commerce.

Course Flow Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Definition, elements, and development of Digital Marketing. Conventional and Digital Marketing's similar and different aspects, advantages, and disadvantages
2)	Advertising models in digital marketing - Banner, Search, Video & In-Stream, E-mail etc.
3)	Consumer targeting models in digital marketing PRACTICE: Creating a new digital campaign by deciding the targeting method on the Google Ads panel.
4)	Performance measurement parameters - Volume, Impression, Click, Conversion, Action. PRACTICE: Analyzing the data of a real campaign.
5)	Pricing and performance metrics in digital marketing - CPM, CPC, CPA etc. PRACTICE: Examining and interpreting performance metrics of a real campaign.
6)	Other digital marketing applications (SMS, Mailing, Web Push, App Push)
7)	SEO – Search Engine Optimization: Definition and key features
8)	Search Engine Result Pages as a performance criteria in SEO
9)	(SERP) – The items needed for being listed in the search engine result pages (Title, Meta-Description, h1-h2-h3 headings etc.).
10)	SEO Analysis Tools – Supportive actions (backlink, Domain Rating vb.)
11)	Social media as a digital marketing medium. Influencer Marketing - Social Marketing and S-Commerce concepts. Performance measurement (engagement) metrics such as engagement, likes and shares.
12)	Facebook and Instagram Ads. Steps to create a social media campaign. PRACTICE: Analyzing the data of a real campaign.
13)	Influencer marketing. S-Commerce Concept and Content Management in Social Media (Content Marketing)
14)	Site Analysis Tools - Introduction to Google Analytics PRACTICE: Analyzing site performance metrics for a real website.

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Naim Çetintürk, Temel Dijital Pazarlama Kavramları ve Remarketing Reklam Modeli, Seçkin Yayıncılık, 2019
References:	Social Media Strategies for Small Businesses, Phole Media, 2010 Damien Ryan, The Best Digital Marketing Campaigns in the World II, Kogan Page

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5	6
Program Outcomes
1) Applies and develops the universal and social dimensional effects of basic, professional and technological knowledge in the field of pharmacy as well as pharmacy practice interdisciplinary by following legal, deontological and ethical rules.
2) Defines the terminology related to the pharmacy profession; solves problems , accesses scientific information in the field of pharmacy, after monitoring and evaluating the current literature, applies , communicates, shares by using information technologies effectively and efficiently.
3) Uses theoretical and practical knowledge about the anatomical structure of the human body, the physiological working principles of systems, biochemical, immunological events in the organism and microorganisms.
4) Uses basic and advanced analytical techniques and methods by running qualitative/quantitative analyzes and interprets the findings by using appropriate statistical methods.
5) Defines medicinal plants, herbal drugs and active substances; gains the skills for the development of natural products used for medical purposes.
6) Applies patient-centered and individualized pharmaceutical care service together with other healthcare personnel within the framework of rational drug use by using the principles of clinical pharmacy, pharmacoeconomics, pharmacotherapy and phytotherapy.
7) Knows the biological properties, structure-activity relationships, and metabolisms of drugs and gains the skill for the synthesize and development of new drug candidates.
8) He/She is competent at formulations, production, stability, quality assurance, licensing, patent studies, legal regulations of products containing natural origin and / or synthetic active substances, advanced therapy medicinal products, radiopharmaceuticals and cosmetic products.
9) Interprets the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic properties of drugs, the factors that change their effect, their toxic effects, pharmacolygical activities and their risk assessment method. Reports the drug interactions and adverse drug reactions, monitors and applies the theoretical/practical knowledge for preventing them.
10) As a health professional in his/her profession he/she acts as a caregiver, decision maker, communicator, manager, lifelong learner, instructor, leader and researcher, he/she complies with the principles of evidence-based pharmacy by making teamwork for the benefit of society, national and universal values.
11) He/She works in various fields such as community pharmacy, hospitals, pharmaceutical medical devices, herbal products and cosmetics sectors, health institutions and agencies, clinical research organizations , universities and R&D centers.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Average	3 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Applies and develops the universal and social dimensional effects of basic, professional and technological knowledge in the field of pharmacy as well as pharmacy practice interdisciplinary by following legal, deontological and ethical rules.
2)	Defines the terminology related to the pharmacy profession; solves problems , accesses scientific information in the field of pharmacy, after monitoring and evaluating the current literature, applies , communicates, shares by using information technologies effectively and efficiently.
3)	Uses theoretical and practical knowledge about the anatomical structure of the human body, the physiological working principles of systems, biochemical, immunological events in the organism and microorganisms.
4)	Uses basic and advanced analytical techniques and methods by running qualitative/quantitative analyzes and interprets the findings by using appropriate statistical methods.
5)	Defines medicinal plants, herbal drugs and active substances; gains the skills for the development of natural products used for medical purposes.
6)	Applies patient-centered and individualized pharmaceutical care service together with other healthcare personnel within the framework of rational drug use by using the principles of clinical pharmacy, pharmacoeconomics, pharmacotherapy and phytotherapy.
7)	Knows the biological properties, structure-activity relationships, and metabolisms of drugs and gains the skill for the synthesize and development of new drug candidates.
8)	He/She is competent at formulations, production, stability, quality assurance, licensing, patent studies, legal regulations of products containing natural origin and / or synthetic active substances, advanced therapy medicinal products, radiopharmaceuticals and cosmetic products.
9)	Interprets the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic properties of drugs, the factors that change their effect, their toxic effects, pharmacolygical activities and their risk assessment method. Reports the drug interactions and adverse drug reactions, monitors and applies the theoretical/practical knowledge for preventing them.
10)	As a health professional in his/her profession he/she acts as a caregiver, decision maker, communicator, manager, lifelong learner, instructor, leader and researcher, he/she complies with the principles of evidence-based pharmacy by making teamwork for the benefit of society, national and universal values.
11)	He/She works in various fields such as community pharmacy, hospitals, pharmaceutical medical devices, herbal products and cosmetics sectors, health institutions and agencies, clinical research organizations , universities and R&D centers.

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Application	1	% 5
Homework Assignments	5	% 25
Midterms	1	% 30
Final	1	% 40
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 40
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities	Number of Activities	Preparation for the Activity	Spent for the Activity Itself	Completing the Activity Requirements	Workload
Application	6	1			6
Project	1	30			30
Homework Assignments	5	5			25
Midterms	1	25			25
Final	1	40			40
Total Workload					126