Introduces students to the systematic planning processes and techniques of creative and persuasive message preparation for integrated strategic communication. Extensive practice in writing and visual communication for print and electronic vehicles in the disciplines of advertising, public relations, sales promotion and direct marketing. Lecture, two hours; laboratory, two hours per week.
Course will focus upon the legal, ethical, and social issues faced by ISC professionals. The course will examine government regulation of direct response communications, advertising, and public relations practices as wlel as the industry's ethical standards and self regulation efforts. Emphasis will also be placed upon gaining an understanding of ISC's role in soceity's economic, social, and cultural systems. Topics will include potential societal consequences of persuasive communication practices and the ethical responsibilities of profesionals in each of the ISC disciplines.
Introduces students to applied research as a decision making tool for the integrated communications professional. Students acquire basic skills in: identification of information needs, stating research objectives, selection of appropriate research technique(s), sample selection, questionnaire design, analysis procedures, report writing, and budget management. Topics prepare students to conduct small scale survey research and to buy and evaluate studies from custom and/or syndicated research suppliers. Legal and ethical issues are also examined.
The International Advertising course is designed to introduce students to the opportunities and challenges involved in developing strategies and for implementing communication plans for international markets. The course examines the topic of international advertising from an "inside- out" perspective, beginning with an exploration of marketers' opportunities among consumers in the US before expanding the scope of discussion to international and global markets.
Qualified students enter the professional sector to refine skills and knowledge. Supervised internships approved by the School allow placements in industry, government, radio, television, print media, research agencies, etc. A signed contract must be completed prior to the start of the internship. Pass/fail only.
The purpose of this course is to introduce students to social change strategy and the ability of strategic communicators to engage in social change. The course will also provide students exposure to strategic social change theories and practices. Students will learn a new integrated framework of thinking about, and carrying out, social change campaigns, which can help practicing managers achieve behavior-change objectives more efficiently and effectively.
An advanced senior capstone course in which students unify strategies and tactics by applying knowledge and skills developed in their research, creative, account management, public relations, and/or direct response and major elective courses. The format for this synthesis requires students to establish strategy, develop, execute, and present a multichannel integrated campaign. Student teams compete for client approval on national, regional, or local accounts.
This course presents a clear overview of the digital media strategies for business and offers opportunities for acquiring analytical skills of performing integrated strategic communication (ISC) functions in digital environments. Topics covered include search engine optimization, pay- per-click advertising, email marketing, digital/social media analytics, in-game advertising/virtual worlds, content strategies, and mobile marketing. Attention will also be given to working knowledge of the digital analytics tools for creating, managing, executing, and evaluating digital strategies.
A growing number of companies are engaging in corporate social responsibility (CSR) as an integral part of integrated strategic communication. They attempt to embrace CSR as long-term commitment they should sustain and expand to build a sustainable and competitive advantage in the market. This course is designed to introduce students to the dynamic landscape of CSR and then provide an in-depth look at CSR principles and practices corporations have adopted for integrated strategic communication.
A course that gives students the opportunity to apply integrated strategic communication principles and theory in a cultural setting outside the United States. Students will observe how strategic communication is developed and implemented in the context of another culture. While focused on issues related to integrated strategic communication, the course is open to students from all majors at the University of Kentucky, and may be taken for graduate credit. This course carries additional fees, detailed on the UK Education Abroad page for the program.
