Digital and Social media in the context of new technologies are becoming the new trends worldwide. For some people these social media have the power to change relationships between consumers and companies being a way to reach audiences and engage them in commercial transactions in a more effective way. From the current trends in the marketing environment, it is clear that there are opportunities for social media professionals to make significant impacts in their sector. The MSc in Digital Marketing is specially designed for both current and prospective marketing practitioners, since its curriculum provides students with an understanding of the general marketing theory, as well as several contemporary digital marketing techniques. Students will have the opportunity to study major disciplines in marketing, dvertising and promotion in a global context together with the examination of a wider context of their studies in terms of new technologies and advanced marketing tools. These disciplines and tools will include, among others, consumer phycology and buying behavior, marketing strategy, people management, digital branding, social media and advertising with new media. In this way students will be able to obtain the basic marketing knowledge and at the same time they will specialize in the area of digital marketing and improve deeply their current knowledge, competencies and skills.

Duration: 1,500 hours
Credits: 60 ECTS (based on the European Credits Transfer System)
Format: fully online

It is possible to enroll at any time of the year. Upon student's request it is possible to arrange for personalized face-to-face meetings with professors and academic advisors.

COURSES

• MODULE 1: MARKETING THEORY
• MODULE 2: DIGITAL MARKETING  MANAGEMENT
• MODULE 3: MARKETING PRACTICE
• MODULE 4: COMMUNICATION & MEDIA

OUTCOMES AND PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Graduates from the MSc in Digital Marketing will be able to demonstrate a critical understanding of the main themes and concepts of digital marketing and their application to the international environment. They will improve their problem solving skills, self-expression and independent study being at the same time capable of dealing with issues surrounding digital marketing. Furthermore graduates will have developed their analytical and interpretative skills and demonstrate interest and awareness of contemporary marketing trends. Finally, they will have acquired the necessary knowledge for a career in contemporary marketing positions, something that will increase their chances of employment.