- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
Examines the concept of direct marketing, and studies the growing popularity of direct marketing as an advertising medium. As a growing function in organizations that is often not well understood or well managed, this course will look at both management and implementation of direct marketing. Direct marketing will be studied through lectures, videos, case studies, workshops, guest lecturers, group discussions, and industry-related projects.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$547.84
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion or this course, the student will be able to:
- Explain the strategic importance of direct marketing.
- Describe how Direct Marketing can be applied as a solution to meet business goals
- Evaluate the effectiveness of various direct marketing tactics.
- Recommend ways to improve direct marketing efforts.
- Develop direct marketing strategies for consumer and business-to-business selling, as well as fundraising initiatives.
- Discuss current trends and practices in direct marketing.
Effective as of Fall 2003
Related Programs
Digital and Direct Marketing (MKTG 2438) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs with a co-op option.
School of Business + Media
- Business Administration (Marketing Option)
Diploma Part-time
Course Offerings
Fall 2024
Below is one offering of MKTG 2438 for the Fall 2024 term.
CRN 49104
Dates
Mon Oct 21 - Sat Nov 30
- 6 weeks
- CRN 49104
- Domestic fees $547.84
Status
Cancelled
This course offering has been cancelled. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 21 - Nov 30 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- Please note that the lecture component for this course is asynchronous, not requiring you to meet each week at a specific time, however, there will be specific timelines for assignments and exams. It is important you have a stable and consistent internet connection to access course content. Please check the following link to ensure you meet the computer requirements for the class. www.bcit.ca/files/business/pdf/bcit-sobm-byod.pdf Course content, type and quality of assignments, and general standards for this online course are the same as classroom courses. To be successful in this online course, plan to spend 7-10 hours per week on your studies, or more if it’s a condensed course, starting Week 1. Important course information will be sent to your myBCIT account prior to your course start date. If this course is showing as full, please contact Candace_Marrington@bcit.ca and request that your name be added to the waitlist.
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.