Online Marketing

Course code VCDP 2480

Credit 3.0

Length 54.0 hours

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In this course, students will learn different marketing approaches used to promote products and services online. The course will introduce students to basic general marketing principles and then focus on training students in skills and knowledge related specifically to online marketing, including email campaigns, social media marketing, search engine optimization, marketing analytics, and website content strategy. Students will practice strategic thinking while analyzing market research, creating a marketing plan, and designing content for an online campaign. The course will also cover web design principles that can boost the effectiveness of websites that aim to sell products and services online.

Prerequisites

Course type

This course is offered as part of a VCC program and cannot be taken individually.
International students: Eligibility is determined at the program level. Visit the program page for international student requirements and application information.

  • Marketing principles
  • Marketing analytics
  • Marketing campaigns
  • Search engine optimization
  • Email campaigns
  • Website content strategy
  • Social media marketing
  • eCommerce principles
  • Ethics of marketing
  • Cultural influence of marketing

1. Interview with department to discuss previous experience
2. A portfolio assessment of previously completed related work OR
3. The demonstration of skills via the successful completion of 1-4 related projects/assignments similar to those completed in the course, chosen at the discretion of the department

Course schedules

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CRN# Duration Delivery Location
40722 March 1, 2027
to March 26, 2027
Lecture
Lab
Online
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Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule. All self-paced courses have on-campus tests. Off-site certified invigilation centres may be used at the student's expense.

How to take this course

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

Contact us

If you have any questions, please email at [email protected].

† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.

Indigenous Territory Acknowledgment

VCC is located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples who have been stewards of these lands since time immemorial.