Course details
In this course, students will explore a variety of concepts, tools, and techniques to generate publicity and earned media opportunities in an increasingly complex digital world—including building and leveraging relationships with the press and traditional/broadcast media, influencers, and customers—for B2B, B2C, and not-for-profit organizations. Students will analyze and plan public relations campaigns across communication channels, considering established digital and social platforms, emerging media environments, events and experiential marketing.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
3.0
Cost
$570.67
Course offerings
Spring/Summer 2023
Below is one offering of MKTG 3321 for the Spring/Summer 2023 term.
CRN 26420
Duration
Wed Apr 05 - Wed Jun 21 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 26420
- $570.67
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 05 - Jun 21 | Wed | 17:30 - 20:30 | Downtown DTC Rm. 381 |
Instructor
Raymond Yang
Course outline
Cost
$570.67
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
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Students are permitted to register up until the first week without approval. This is not a self-paced course. You will be expected to be available and online on the posted days and times shown on your registration schedule. It is important you have a stable and consistent internet connection to access course content. 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 for a condensed course, starting Week 1. Important course information will be sent to your myBCIT account prior to your course start date.
Status
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, you should be able to:
- Develop customized pitches for various media types.
- Collect and evaluate earned media metrics.
- Identify potential influencers and create outreach plans (including link building).
- Implement best practices for online engagement and building community.
- Compare tools and techniques for social media monitoring and social listening.
- Create reputation management plans, including generating reviews and referrals.
- Analyze the public relations strategies and tactics of a real-world IMC campaign.
- Develop team collaboration skills.
- Develop strong written and oral presentation skills.
Effective as of Fall 2022
Related Programs
Public Relations (MKTG 3321) is offered as a part of the following programs:
School of Business + Media
- Business Administration (General Option)
Diploma Part-time
- Business Administration (Marketing Option)
Diploma Part-time
- Marketing Management
Certificate Part-time
- Marketing Management (Marketing Communications Option)
Certificate Part-time
- Marketing Management - Marketing Communications
Associate Certificate Part-time
- Marketing Management - Public Relations
Associate Certificate Part-time
- Nonprofit Management
Associate Certificate Part-time
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