Course: Marketing Communication

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Course title Marketing Communication
Course code KKM/QMARK
Organizational form of instruction Lecture
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 5
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction unspecified
Work placements unspecified
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
Course content
Consultations: 1. Terminology of marketing communication. Role of promotion in marketing, the communication process - components, tools and functions. Theory and evolution of communications. New trends in marketing and their utility in marketing communication. The strategy and planning of marketing communication. Budget assignment methods. 2. Communication research and measurement of communication efficiency. Micro and macro-environmental factors affecting the creation of a promotion mix. Consumer behaviour and communication opportunities. Brand management and its utility in a communication strategy. The advertisement market in the Czech Republic. The advertisement market in the Czech Republic. Ethics, regulation and laws in advertising. The advertisement code. The history, importance and types of advertising. Advertisement media. Advertisement efficiency assessment 3. Below-the-line advertising activities (BTL). 3-dimensional advertising. Efficiency measurement. Sales promotion. Sales promotion means and techniques, efficiency measurement. Public relations. Publicity. Communications techniques used in public relations. Crisis communication. 4. Sponsoring. History and characteristics. Relation to other promotion tools. Sponsoring and revenue tax. Personal selling, direct selling. Classification of direct selling. Direct selling ethics. Direct marketing. Forms of direct marketing.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing), Dialogic (discussion, interview, brainstorming)
  • Preparation for credit - 40 hours per semester
  • Semestral paper - 30 hours per semester
  • Class attendance - 16 hours per semester
  • Preparation for exam - 64 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The aim of the course is to expand the basic knowledge of marketing in the field of marketing tools promotion - marketing communication and communication mix. Concept and strategy of marketing communication, components of the communication process, optimal compilation of the communication mix. Communication research and measuring the effectiveness of communication. Characteristics of the advertising market. Orientation in the legal and ethical area governing commercial communication in the Czech Republic and EU countries. Issues of advertising, sales promotion, public relations, personal sales, direct marketing. Case studies develop practical skills in using communication mix tools.
Students are able to design a marketing communication strategy and have basic knowledge of promotion management.
Prerequisites
Students must have knowledge of marketing management.

Assessment methods and criteria
Oral examination, Test

Credit Requirements: Elaboration of a seminary work on a selected topic. Examination Requirements: Students must pass a written test on problems being discussed during the semester and which are explained in the prescribed literature. A score of 70% for correct answers is demanded. The test is followed by an oral examination.
Recommended literature
  • Autorský zákon.
  • Listina základních práv a svobod.
  • Marketing & Media.
  • Marketing a komunikace.
  • Strategie.
  • Zákon č. 2/93 Sb.
  • Zákon č. 40/95 o regulaci reklamy.
  • Foret, M. Marketingová komunikace. Computer Press Brno, 2003.
  • Hesková, M. a kol. Marketingová komunikace a přímý marketing. Jindřichův Hradec: FM VŠE, 2005.
  • Horáková, I., Stejskalová, D., Škápová, H. Strategie firemní komunikace. Praha: Management Press, 2000.
  • Keller, K. L. Strategické řízení značky. Praha: Grada Publishing, 2007.
  • Kohout, J. Veřejné mínění, image a metody public relations. Praha, Management Press, 1999.
  • Kotler, P., Keller, K.L. Marketing, management. Praha: Grada Publishing, 2006.
  • Kotler, P., Wong, V., Saunders, J., Armstrong, G. Moderní marketing. Praha: Grada Publishing, 2007.
  • Koudelka, J. Spotřební chování a marketing. Praha: Grada Publishing, 1997.
  • Ogilvy, D. Ogilvy o reklamě. Praha: Management Press, 1996.
  • Přibová, M. Strategické řízení značky. Praha: Ekopress, 2000.
  • Schwab, R. Kommunikationspolitik im Handel, Handelsmarketing. Berlin: Gruyter, 1984.
  • Tellis, J. G. Reklama a podpora prodeje. Praha: Grada Publishing, 2000.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Agriculture and Technology Study plan (Version): Agribussines (2014) Category: Agriculture and forestry 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Summer