Developing and managing an effective integrated marketing communications (IMC) program is a vital part of successful marketing. Moreover, IMC is a highly visible and demanding aspect of marketing communication effort at brand level. This unit, grounded in marketing principles, provides students with an understanding of IMC, the marketing communication process, and coordinating major elements of the marketing communications mix – advertising, digital marketing, sales promotions, personal selling, sponsorship marketing, public relations, direct marketing.
The unit also provides an opportunity for students to understand the cultural and historical dimensions that shape business practice, and typically involves a visit of up to 1 week in one or more countries in ASEAN.