BUSS417 Digital Marketing

6 ECTS - 3-0 Duration (T+A)- 7. Semester- 3 National Credit

Information

Unit FACULTY OF ECONOMICS AND ADMINISTRATIVE SCIENCES
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION PR. (ENGLISH)
Code BUSS417
Name Digital Marketing
Term 2026-2027 Academic Year
Semester 7. Semester
Duration (T+A) 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 6 ECTS
National Credit 3 National Credit
Teaching Language İngilizce
Level Belirsiz
Type Normal
Label E Elective
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Prof. Dr. HATİCE DOĞAN SÜDAŞ
Course Instructor
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.


Course Goal / Objective

The aim of this course is to enable students to understand digital marketing processes from a strategic and analytical perspective and apply them in real-life contexts.

Course Content

This course covers the fundamental concepts, strategies, and applications of digital marketing. Students will learn digital consumer behavior, content marketing, social media management, SEO, performance marketing, analytics, and customer journey. The course includes both theoretical knowledge and practical applications using real data and platforms.

Course Precondition

None

Resources

Digital Marketing Strategy Marketing 6.0

Notes

Google Analytics Google Trends Meta Ads HubSpot McKinsey, Deloitte, HBR raporları


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Explains the fundamental concepts of digital marketing.
LO02 Analyzes digital consumer behavior.
LO03 Develops social media and content strategies.
LO04 Utilizes SEO and performance marketing tools.
LO05 Makes marketing decisions based on data analytics.
LO06 Designs and optimizes the customer journey.
LO07 Measures the performance of digital marketing campaigns.
LO08 Applies digital marketing strategies across different industries.


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Explaining business concepts and their interrelationships 4
PLO02 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Explaining the basic theoretical models, numerical and statistical methods of business management 3
PLO03 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Explaining the relationship between basic economics concepts and business management concepts
PLO04 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Explaining how to apply theoretical, numerical and statistical methods used in business management
PLO05 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Explaining how to interpret the results obtained as a result of the creation/application of theoretical, numerical and statistical methods used in business management
PLO06 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Applying business management methods by following the basic steps
PLO07 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Determine appropriate methods to solve business problems 5
PLO08 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Evaluate the results that are obtained from applications of business management methods. 4
PLO09 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Use basic numerical and statistical softwares.
PLO10 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Use basic enterprise resource planning (ERP) softwares
PLO11 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Working effectively individually and/or in a team 4
PLO12 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Being aware of the necessity of lifelong learning, constantly renewing itself by following the current developments in the field. 5
PLO13 Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik Presenting information effectively in an unfamiliar field by using different sources within the framework of academic rules.
PLO14 Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik Use Turkish and at least one foreign language in accordance with the prerequisities of academic and business context
PLO15 Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik Accurately express the obtained information and comments verbally and in writing 4
PLO16 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Applying new working methods when deemed necessary by questioning traditional approaches, practices and methods
PLO17 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Acting in accordance with social, scientific and professional ethical values ​​from an entrepreneurial perspective 4
PLO18 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Determining the most appropriate business management approaches, practices and methods by considering the sector, size, resources, culture, goals and objectives of the enterprises. 4
PLO19 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Interpreting the effects of external environmental factors such as sector structure, competition, technology, economy, politics, culture, which affect the activities of businesses, on businesses. 5


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 pazarlamaya giriş ve dönüşüm Introduction to digital marketing and transformation Research what digital marketing is Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
2 Digital consumer behavior Review examples of online consumer behavior Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
3 Customer journey and experience design Analyze a brand’s customer journey Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Örnek Olay
4 Content marketing and storytelling Review successful content examples Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Alıştırma ve Uygulama
5 Social media strategies Analyze a brand’s social media accounts Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Örnek Olay, Tartışma
6 Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Conduct keyword research on Google Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Soru-Cevap
7 Performance marketing and sales funnel Research funnel examples Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Anlatım
8 Mid-Term Exam Review of the topics covered in the first seven weeks and exam preparation Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
9 Data analytics and KPIs Review KPI examples Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
10 Google Analytics practice Explore Google Analytics interface Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
11 CRM and customer relationship management Research CRM examples Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama
12 A/B testing and optimization Review A/B test examples Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Soru-Cevap, Örnek Olay
13 Digital advertising (Meta & Google Ads) Analyze ad examples Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Tartışma
14 Digital marketing strategy development Prepare a strategy draft for a brand Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Alıştırma ve Uygulama
15 Project presentations Prepare presentation Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Grup Çalışması
16 Term Exams Review of course topics covered so far Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
17 Term Exams Review of course topics covered so far Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav


Student Workload - ECTS

Works Number Time (Hour) Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 3 42
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 3 42
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 2 15 30
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 10 10
Final Exam 1 15 15
Total Workload (Hour) 139
Total Workload / 25 (h) 5,56
ECTS 6 ECTS

Update Time: 30.04.2026 12:20