Method
Flexible
Term
SUMMER
Units
2.0 QUARTER UNITS
Cost
$650

Course Description

Formerly "Applied Digital Media Planning and Platforms."

Successful digital marketing requires both strategic planning and hands-on execution across multiple platforms. This course teaches students how to design, run, and measure integrated campaigns that connect with audiences and drive results. Students gain experience with key digital channels, including search (SEO/SEM), social media marketing, display advertising, mobile, video, and email (CRM). Through hands-on exercises, quizzes, and case studies, students learn to analyze audiences, create media plans, develop creative strategies, and assess campaign performance using analytics and reporting tools.

The course emphasizes how to integrate multiple channels into a cohesive strategy, optimizing performance, and utilizing data-driven insights for growth.

Learning Outcomes

At the conclusion of the course, you should be able to

  • Explain the core concepts of multi-channel and digital marketing strategies and tactics
  • Employ digital best practices to drive desired marketing results in their media mix
  • Use current digital marketing tools for research, planning and execution of digital initiatives
  • Build a digital marketing plan

Topics Include

  • SEO, SEM and social media marketing
  • Display, mobile and video advertising
  • Digital marketing tools and platforms
  • Audience analysis and media planning
  • Analytics, reporting, and campaign performance optimization

Prerequisites/Skills Needed

MKTG.X400 - Customer-Driven Marketing: Principles and Practice

*This course may be applied to a certificate only if you are currently declared in a program.

Additional Information

AI* - This course utilizes AI as an integrated topic throughout the curriculum, as emerging AI features and tools within native paid media platforms continue to evolve and influence campaign planning, creative, and media buying strategies. 

Prerequisites / Skills Needed

Prerequisites:

  • MKTG.X400: Customer-Driven Marketing: Principles and Practice
  • Flexible Attend in person or via Zoom at scheduled times.
Schedule
Date Start Time End Time Meeting Type Location
Mon, 06-01-2026 5:30pm 9:30pm Flexible SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Mon, 06-08-2026 5:30pm 9:30pm Flexible SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Mon, 06-15-2026 5:30pm 9:30pm Flexible SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Mon, 06-22-2026 5:30pm 9:30pm Flexible SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Mon, 06-29-2026 5:30pm 9:30pm Flexible SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
 

Students may still enroll if they missed the 1st class session. However, they need to communicate with the instructor via Canvas and catch up on all missed work prior to the 2nd class meeting.

This class meets simultaneously in a classroom and remotely via Zoom. Students are expected to attend and participate in the course, either in-person or remotely, during the days and times that are specified on the course schedule. Students attending remotely are also strongly encouraged to have their cameras on to get the most out of the remote learning experience. Students attending the class in-person are expected to bring a laptop to each class meeting.

To see all meeting dates, click "Full Schedule" below.

You will be granted access in Canvas to your course site and course materials approximately 24 hours prior to the published start date of the course.

Students attending the class in-person are expected to bring a laptop / tablet to each class meeting.

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Prerequisites / Skills Needed

Prerequisites:

  • MKTG.X400: Customer-Driven Marketing: Principles and Practice
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