Digital Marketing

Program Learning Outcomes

Students graduating with a degree in Digital Marketing will demonstrate mastery in the following Program Learning Outcomes:

  1. Combine creative and analytical skills in digital marketing.
  2. Evaluate and assess the effectiveness of marketing strategies.
  3. Apply the principles of business to digital marketing. 
  4. Demonstrate critical thinking and strategic communication skills as they pertain to media and marketing.

Degrees

Courses

DGM 101: Introduction to Digital Marketing

Class Program
Credits 3

Digital Marketing is a dynamic field with many different channels, each targeting unique audiences using specific analytics tools and strategies. This course uses case studies and hands-on exploration to survey these channels and trends, introducing key marketing concepts and how they connect to business and sales goals. Students will practice using real-world digital marketing tools and create strategy plans based on research and analysis of successful campaigns. [This course is offered through the RIZE Education Consortium.]

Semester Offered
Offered Spring Semester

DGM 202: Social Media Marketing, Brand Awareness, and Engagement

The average consumer spends 2.5 hours per day on social media sites. This course explores how to effectively use social media to move those consumers to action. In order to be a successful marketer, you must be able to plan a campaign that aligns with strategic goals, execute using the appropriate channels and tactics, and measure the success or failure of your efforts. By the end of this course, you will learn how to do just that. [This course is offered through the RIZE Education Consortium.]

Semester Offered
Offered fall semester

DGM 490: Digital Marketing Senior Capstone

Class Program
Credits 3
Digital Marketing Senior Capstone provides students with a significant digital marketing experience, integration of knowledge from several courses and with it, a means to practice project management, writing, and presentation skills. Students will design, develop, and implement a digital marketing project based on one or more of the interdisciplinary fields in the major. Student must have a laptop. DGM 490 Digital Marketing Senior Capstone satisfies Core. Required for DGM major.
Semester Offered
Offered fall and spring semesters.
Notes

Prof. Knowledge/Exp.

DGM 495: Professional Internship

Class Program
Credits 3

Professional Internship is an on-campus or off-campus educational experience for Digital Marketing students. It provides an opportunity for practical application of knowledge, skills and abilities acquired in Digital Marketing coursework. Student will be exposed to varied protocols, methodologies, and practices in a professional working environment. Students will build a professional portfolio and complete weekly logs from on-site work. Weekly logs summarize and synthesize on-site work, assigned reading, and Student Learning Outcomes. Proposals for internships require prior approval of the DGM Program Coordinator and the Business & Communications Dean. Additional costs may apply when studies involve travel and/or off-campus settings. Subject to Internship rules and regulations. Required for DGM major.

Prerequisites

Junior or Senior class standing and approval from DGM Program Coordinator

Semester Offered
Offered every semester.
Notes

Meets DGM requirements for PETH and PCEN.

DGM 496: Professional Internship

Class Program
Credits 3

Professional Internship is an on-campus or off-campus educational experience for Digital Marketing students. It provides an opportunity for practical application of knowledge, skills and abilities acquired in Digital Marketing coursework. Student will be exposed to varied protocols, methodologies, and practices in a professional working environment. Students will build a professional portfolio and complete weekly logs from on-site work. Weekly logs summarize and synthesize on-site work, assigned reading, and Student Learning Outcomes. Proposals for internships require prior approval of the DGM Program Coordinator and the Business & Communications Dean. Additional costs may apply when studies involve travel and/or off-campus settings.

Prerequisites

Junior or Senior class standing and approval from DGM Program Coordinator

Notes

Meets DGM requirements for PETH and PCEN.