TecnoCampus Foundation
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University Business
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General information

Subject type: Mandatory

Coordinator: Monica Juliana Oviedo León

Trimester: Third term

Credits: 6

Teaching staff: 

Antonio Caparrós Zaragoza

Teaching languages

  • Catalan

Some materials may be in English. 

Skills

Basic skills

  • B2. That students know how to apply their knowledge to their work or vocation in a professional way and possess the skills that are usually demonstrated through the elaboration and defense of arguments and the resolution of problems within their area of ​​study. .

  • B4. That students can convey information, ideas, problems and solutions to both specialized and non-specialized audiences.

Specific skills

  • E6. Synthesize and evaluate marketing strategies for the internationalization of business activity.

  • E9. Apply technological tools for the use of business resources through Marketing.

  • E13. Identify the basic tools of e-Marketing.

     

  • E14. Apply the knowledge acquired to the management of digital communities.

  • E15. Gather and interpret meaningful data to make judgments that include reflection on relevant business issues and be able to prepare a document that allows for the transmission of information or an innovative business proposal.

Transversal competences

  • T1. Communicate properly orally and in writing in the two official languages ​​of Catalonia.

  • T4. Master computer tools and their main applications for ordinary academic and professional activity.

Description

Analysis of the main paid advertising channels on social networks and search engines. Analysis and elaboration of SEM and Display campaigns. Fundamentals and evolution of the main advertising options on different social platforms.

 

This subject has methodological and digital resources to make possible its continuity in non-contact mode in the case of being necessary for reasons related to the Covid-19. In this way, the achievement of the same knowledge and skills that are specified in this teaching plan will be ensured.

The Tecnocampus will make available to teachers and students the digital tools needed to carry out the course, as well as guides and recommendations that facilitate adaptation to the non-contact mode.

Learning outcomes

Master the basic technological tools for harnessing the resources of Marketing, e-Marketing and Social Networks to support business decision-making.

Understand and master the importance of previous analysis "off-line" vs. the application of this study to the different XXSS (with its particularities).

Know and master the interface of Google Ads as well as that of the main advertising platforms of XXSS.

That the student comes out with enough practical knowledge to be able to work efficiently as a junior in an SEM company.

Working methodology

Theoretical sessions
MD1.Master class: Expository class sessions based on the teacher's explanation attended by all students enrolled in the subject
MD3. Presentations: Multimedia formats that support face-to-face classes
MD4. Video capsules: Resource in video format, which includes contents or demonstrations of the thematic axes of the subjects. 

Guided learning
MD5. Seminars: Face-to-face format in small work groups (between 14 and 40). These are sessions linked to the face-to-face sessions of the subject that allow to offer a practical perspective of the subject and in which the participation of the student is key.

Autonomous learning
MD9. Solving exercises and problems: Non-contact activity dedicated to solving practical exercises based on the data provided by the teacher

Contents

Topic 1. Introduction to search engine marketing  

  • Online Marketing vs. Offline Marketing. A new paradigm
  • Search Engine Basics: What Are They And How Do They Work?
  • What is SEM and where can we do SEM?
  • SEO vs SEM.
  • Basic metrics and KPIs of search engine marketing

Topic 2. Search engine marketing with Google Adwords  

  • Getting started: Getting to know Google Adwords and its interface
  • Campaign design and distribution by channel type
  • The role of the Landing Page
  • Measurement of results and integration with Google Analytics

Subject 3. Advertising in Social Networks  

  • Ability to segment audiences through these social networks.
  • Facebook & Instagram: Company pages on Facebook and the relevance of posts. Types of advertising.
  • Twitter: Sponsored posts on Twitter. 
  • Other social networks: Youtube, Pinterest

Learning activities

AF1. Theoretical sessions
AF2. Seminars
AF3. Work in group
AF5. Personal study

Evaluation system

SE4. Final exam (theoretical-practical): 40%

SE2. Google Ads Search Group Practice: 30%

SE3. Google Ads Display group practice 15%

SE5. Group practice Network Campaign: 15%

The subject is approved if the overall average is 5 or higher, regardless of whether any of the parties have been suspended. 

The recovery exam not more recovers the mark of the exam of first call.

REFERENCES

Basic

Advanced Google AdWords, Brad Geddes. Ed Sybex 3rd Edition

Complementary

The Cluetrain Manifesto, David Weinberger and Christopher Locke. Ed Deusto

The New Rules of Marketing and PR, David Meerman Scott. Ed Wiley 4th Edition