Teaching Responsibility

LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:

LJMU Partner Taught

Learning Methods

Practical

Seminar

Module Offerings

7530ECBM-JAN-PAR

Aims

To discusses the social media environment and how this has affected entrepreneurs To examine the practical concept of networking and the theoretical development of relationship marketing, including self-construal theory when examining consumer’s involvement in the social media environment. To understand the key issues of content creation and intellectual copyright To enable the student to demonstrate the ability to design a social media strategy in a practical context To discuss current, developing, and future research, elaborating on the work of researchers of social media and suggestions for further development

Learning Outcomes

1.
Critically analyse and evaluate the process of market identification and market creation in entrepreneurial situations
2.
Critically analyse and evaluate the importance of theoretical concepts behind relationship marketing and the formulation of user-generated content
3.
Demonstrate professional and critical academic understanding of the legal framework that exists for content creation and publishing
4.
Design, build and critically evaluate a social media strategy for a start-up business or new product and demonstrate suitable communication skills to present this in a professional context

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:The nature and theory of social media in entrepreneurship Relationship marketing and social networking in a business to business setting The theory of social media interaction including networking and self construal theory. Marketing creation and identification using social media to disrupt existing business models Content marketing, the role of user generated content and though leadership Engagement, conversion, revenue generation and business growth The use of measurement and analysis in the social media lead funnel Intellectual property and the legal framework Communication skills in a professional context
Additional Information:The learner will investigate Social media strategies and the theory behind online social media interaction, including networking and self-construal theory. The module also looks at current research about the usage of social media within an entrepreneurial context and compares and contrasts that to social media use in a corporate setting. Content creation and the impact of intellectual copyright is a focus, and the module aims to enable business people to both understand and make an impact in this vital field of economic activity. The module complements the Influencer Marketing module, together forming a core focus on equipping the student to both academically analyse and gain practical skills in the digital forms of marketing that are most appropriate to the entrepreneurial fashion and media management.

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