UNIT CODE: DMC208
INTEGRATED MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS
UNIT DESCRIPTION
This unit focuses on the coordination and integration of all marketing communication tools within an organisation (advertising, public relations, sales promotions, digital and social media, events and sponsorships, personal selling, etc.) to maximise the impact on customers and stakeholders. Specifically, students will consider internal and external communications, traditional and new media planning, and be able to identify and evaluate the range of marketing communication options and media, to design an integrated marketing communication plan. The delivery of the unit will incorporate a range of teaching and learning strategies including: face-to-face lectures, tutorials, workshops, class discussions, student presentations, independent student research and blended learning.
STUDENT WORKLOAD + DELIVERY MODE
TIMETABLED HOURS
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RECOMMENDED PERSONAL HOURS
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TOTAL WORKLOAD HOURS
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STUDY LOAD
3 Hours per week
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5 Hours per week
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8 Hours per week
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Full time
MODE OF DELIVERY
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This unit will be offered to students in the following mode/s:
+ Face-to-face (Domestic and International)
+ Online (Domestic)
OVERVIEW
Award Course
Bachelor of Business
Bachelor of Communications & Media
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Area
Digital Media & Communications
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Unit Duration
12 Weeks
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Weekly Attendance Pattern
1 Hour Lecture +
2 Hour Tutorial
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Unit Level
200
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Unit Weighting
6 Credit Points
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Unit Type
Specialisation
Elective
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Pre-Requisites
N/A
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Co-Requisites
N/A
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Work Integrated Learning
No
UNIT LEARNING OUTCOMES
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Describe the evolution of the discipline of Integrated Marketing Communications (IMC)
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Identify the IMC planning process, including market situation and communication analysis
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Prepare an IMC strategy with creative execution (including production)
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Evaluate media options to achieve specific commercial goals
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Identify ethical and regulatory issues of IMC
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Discuss the advantages and limitations of each media, including new media
ASSESSMENT STRUCTURE
ASSESSMENT TASK
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Assessment 1: Research Report (Individual)
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Assessment 2: Integrated Marketing Communications Plan w/ Presentation (Group)
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Assessment 3: Visual Report (Individual)
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Assessment 4: Engagement with the Process (Individual)