IMC 104 IS Sec 2, University of Mississippi
[See UM Catalog for Description]
3 credit hours
Instructor name:
Bobby Steele Jr.
Instructor Information:
Mr. Steele is the Instructional Assistant Professor (IAP) of Branding and Promotions in the School of Journalism and New Media. Professor Steele received an M.A. in Journalism from the University of Mississippi and a Bachelor of Science from Franklin University in Columbus, Ohio. Professor Steele teaches undergraduate courses in journalism and integrated marketing communications.
IMPORTANT: A Note from Your Professor
Welcome to IMC 104, the iStudy edition. My partners, Dean Scott Fiene, IAP Mike Tonos, and I prepared much of the material in this course for previous semesters' classes. If you have any questions, please let me know as we travel this road together. The syllabus is long, but the information is invaluable. The last part of the syllabus is about your proctored midterm and final which are worth 50% of your overall grade.
If you have questions concerning the content of the course, you may contact the instructor directly using the Email Your Instructor link in the Lessons or Content page. NOTE: Whenever sending email, please be sure to indicate your course title and number in the subject line. You can expect a response within 72 hours, although it may be longer on weekends. Many instructors reply within 24 hours.
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The University of Mississippi
Division of Outreach and Continuing Education
iStudy
P. O. Box 1848
University, MS 38677
contact the iStudy department:
Phone: (662) 915-7313, toll-free (877) 915-7313
Fax: (662) 915-8826
E-mail: istudy@olemiss.edu
This on-line course introduces the basic disciplines of IMC: branding, public relations, advertising, direct marketing, sales promotion and other things. 3-credit hours, no prerequisites but course may be repeated only once. Whether you are (or become) an IMC major ñ or if you are just taking the course for an elective ñ I hope you find the content useful in understanding what integrated marketing communication is and how it is used.
Course Overview: The course starts out very broad: What is marketing? What is integrated marketing communications? How does IMC work? From there, the focus narrows to the nuts and bolts of specific IMC strategies: How is public relations used? What are the advantages and disadvantages of different advertising mediums? What makes good direct marketing great? And much, much more.
But IMC isn’t just about promotional strategies. That’s why other concepts are woven into the curriculum as well…things like the importance of good research, ethics, the role of personal selling, IMC careers and the like. The class covers a wide variety of things. But that’s how integrated marketing communication is—it’s very broad. That’s one of the reasons it’s such a dynamic and fascinating concept.
Textbook information will be provided upon enrollment in your iStudy course.
Objectives include (but are not limited to):
This course consists of 14 instructional modules (or lessons) and 2 proctored examinations.
You MUST take the syllabus quiz within 2 weeks of enrolling or you will be dropped from the course. NOTE: you must pass the Syllabus and Orientation Quiz for the course materials to appear on the Lessons page.
LESSON
Reading Assignments
Due for Grades
Pacing guide to complete the course in a semester
Start Here
*You MUST complete the syllabus quiz as soon as you have access to your Blackboard course. This is mandatory to verify your attendance.* NOTE: you must pass the Syllabus and Orientation Quiz for the course materials to appear on the Lessons page.
Welcome to IMC: Chapter 1
discussion board, ungraded quiz
What is marketing? What is IMC?: Chapter 2
Research, Surveys, and Focus Groups: lesson materials only
Branding: Chapter 3
Marketing and Ethics: lesson materials only
Creative Brief: Chapters 4, 5, and 6 (midterm study guide location)
no assignment due
Midterm Exam
Proctored exam covering lessons 1-6.
NOTE: all lesson work must be submitted before you apply for this exam.
To be scheduled
and completed
before proceeding
MIDPOINT OF COURSE
If you are a semester student, you must reach the midpoint of your course by the date specified in your information.
If you are a Flex UM student, you CANNOT WITHDRAW from this course after the exam has been submitted.
All lesson assignments or exams needed to reach the midpoint of the course
The exact date semester students are required to reach the midpoint is specified in your information.
Public Relations: Chapter 9
Print Advertising: Chapters 10 and 11
