DCU Home | Our Courses | Loop | Registry | Library | Search DCU
<< Back to Module List

Latest Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2025 - 2026

Module Title Digital Marketing Strategy
Module Code MAD1022 (ITS: MG5115)
Faculty DCU Business School School DCU Business School
NFQ level 9 Credit Rating 5
Description

This module is designed to introduce students to the principles of marketing in the digital context

Learning Outcomes

1. Critically analyse emerging platforms in the digital arena
2. 1D87878A-8846-0001-3E94-1408A07115CF


WorkloadFull time hours per semester
TypeHoursDescription
Lecture24Mix of lecture and seminars
Group work26Preparation of group project
Online activity20Online discussion of current topics
Directed learning40Preparation of Course Required Materials
Directed learning20Examination Preparation
Independent Study20Independent Learning
Total Workload: 150
Section Breakdown
CRN20678Part of TermSemester 2
Coursework0%Examination Weight0%
Grade ScalePass Both ElementsY
Resit CategoryBest MarkN
Module Co-ordinatorModule TeacherNaoimh O'Reilly
Assessment Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
Group assignmentStudents will be asked to work on the digital element of an IMC Campaign30%Once per semester
ParticipationClass Participation & Moodle Discussion (Individual)10%Every Week
Formal ExaminationEnd-of-Semester Final Examination60%End-of-Semester
Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
RC1: A resit is available for both* components of the module.
RC2: No resit is available for a 100% coursework module.
RC3: No resit is available for the coursework component where there is a coursework and summative examination element.

* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a coursework/summative examination split; where the module is 100% coursework, there will also be a resit of the assessment

Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Compatibles None
Incompatibles None

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Error parsing Indicative Content: Syntax error - 4
Indicative Reading List

Books:
  • Brian Solis, Ashton Kutcher (Foreword): 2010, Engage: The Complete Guide for Brands and Businesses to Build, Cultivate, and Measure Success in the New Web, Wiley,, Hoboken, New Jersey, 9780470571095
  • Erik Qualman,: 2009, Socialnomics, Wiley,, Hoboken, New Jersey, 9780470477236
  • Seth Godin: 1999, Permission marketing, Simon & Schuster, New York, 0684856360


Articles:
None
Other Resources

None

<< Back to Module List View 2024/25 Module Record for MG5115