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Programme Overview
Highlights
The MSc in Marketing with Digital Strategy is a two-year part-time programme jointly offered by Edinburgh Napier University and HKU SPACE. The programme equips students with the digital skills and strategic marketing knowledge to meet current demand for people who can thrive in the digital business environment. Suitable for those with no previous marketing knowledge, this higher degree will increase students’ employability, empowering students to have the confidence and knowledge to meet employers’ present and future digital and marketing needs, and give students the advanced digital skills necessary to develop new business and marketing opportunities.
Programme Details
The programme is offered three times a year in February, June and October, students can choose to start in February, June or October.
Students will enroll on two modules per trimester and may complete the programme within a minimum of two years. The maximum study period is 12 trimesters i.e. four years.
Upon successful completion of the following modules, student will be awarded a Master of Science in Marketing with Digital Strategy degree conferred by Edinburgh Napier University, which is equivalent to the corresponding degree conferred upon Edinburgh Napier graduates in the UK.
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Principles and Practice of Marketing |
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Consumer Insights |
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Digital Analytics Strategy |
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Social Media and Content Marketing |
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Strategic Brand Management |
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Digital Marketing Strategy |
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Research Methods |
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Dissertation |
Exemption up to 4 modules might be given to holders of Postgraduate Diploma in Digital and Social Media Marketing, Postgraduate Diploma in Fashion Marketing and Management, and Postgraduate Diploma in Luxury Services and Brand Management awarded by HKU SPACE.
Exemption up to 3 modules might be given to holders of Postgraduate Diploma in Corporate Branding and Event Management awarded by HKU SPACE.
Exemption of 1 module might be given to holders of Postgraduate Diploma in International Live Entertainment and Event Management awarded by HKU SPACE.
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This course is accredited by The IDM has over 30 years’ experience helping marketers reach the next level in their career by offering a portfolio of qualifications and training courses, all informed by industry and underpinned by core principles and best practice. Students taking an IDM accredited course are eligible to sit a 2-hour online exam to achieve the IDM Certificate in Digital and Data-Driven Marketing.
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This is an exempted course under the Non-local Higher and Professional Education (Regulation) Ordinance. It is a matter of discretion for individual employers to recognise any qualification to which this course may lead.
Modules & Class Details
Modules
Module Description
Principles and Practice of Marketing
The module will explore key marketing management principles and theories with a focus upon practical marketing management issues. Within Principles and Practice of Marketing, we will step through levels of the organisation, from corporate level, through business level, and to operational level. This approach will allow the students to view and evaluate organisational decisions across the organisation and understand issues of communication, culture, and change management amongst others. The first section of the module will consider Marketing Planning incorporating elements of environmental scanning, developing and setting organisational and marketing objectives, and developing organisational and marketing strategy. Later sections of the module will focus upon marketing implementation which includes elements of media decisions, operations management, and marketing measurements. Applying this knowledge, students will critically evaluate the macro and micro environment for the launch of a new product or service, identify appropriate strategies, logistics, pricing and communications, and outline ways of evaluating and measuring success.
Consumer Insights
Consumer insights was designed to help you understand people in their role as customers and the underlying reasons as to why they buy goods and services. The module will explore the context in which marketers operate (e.g., organisational contexts, differences in needs/wants/values and segmentation, targeting and positioning) and the key factors that influence consumer dynamics both individual (e.g., motivation, learning, perception, attitudes, lifestyles) and group (opinion leaders, reference groups).
Digital Analytics Strategy
The module develops an in-depth understanding of the theory, practice and managerial implications of using Digital Analytics as part of an organisation’s marketing strategy. The syllabus will introduce students to key principles and challenges, including the analysis and evaluation of data from social media, websites and search marketing to improve marketing performance. Students will engage with a range of literature to reflect critically on contemporary issues and evaluate the role of big data ethics in an organisational context. In addition, they will get hands-on experience in key Digital Analytics tools used by marketing practitioners, resulting in strong strategic and applied knowledge in Digital Analytics upon successful completion of the module.
Social Media and Content Marketing
This module explores key theories and practices related to social media marketing and content marketing. The structure of the module follows a well-established model developed by Solomon and Tuten (2020) that focuses on 4 zones of social media marketing.
Strategic Brand Management
This module will develop students’ critical understanding of strategic brand management theory and their ability to evaluate the value of such theory to organisations. It will provide students with an understanding of branding from cultural and global perspectives, design and implement brand strategy, and creating and sustaining brand equity long term. It will also provide an opportunity for students to be creative in creating and sustaining a brand.
Digital Marketing Strategy
This module introduces the theory, principles, and practice of digital marketing strategy. Using contemporary frameworks and recent case studies students will learn about paid, earned and owned media and their role in digital marketing strategy. Students will investigate recent changes in online consumer behaviour and their impact on marketing practice. Some of the key topics discussed in this module will include: social media marketing, digital advertising, digital PR, online market research, user-generated content, mobile marketing, eCRM, content marketing strategy, email marketing, and online Public Relations.
Research Methods
This module covers research methodologies, critically reviewing literature, research design and ethics, data collection methods (qualitative, quantitative and mixed), analysis methods, research writing and dissemination.
Dissertation
This module covers individual research, production of a dissertation, reflection on work undertaken. The work on a typical dissertation will consist of the following stages: carrying out a literature review, a selective gathering of data, analysis of data, application of appropriate theoretical concepts from relevant subject disciplines to the accumulated data, critical analysis of the problem, development of conclusions and recommendations from the analysis; and compilation of a dissertation of 15,000 words that are presented in a manner which is appropriate to a Master's Programme and may be useful to any organisations involved.
Most modules have 15 hours of lectures and 15 hours of tutorials taught by Edinburgh Napier and/or HKU SPACE academic staff.
Assessment is based on coursework and/or final examination.
Class Details
Classes will be held on weekday evenings and weekends
Fee & Entry Requirements
Fee
HK$200 (Non-refundable)
Course Fee- HK$99,000 (payable in two instalments)
Entry Requirements
Applicants should hold:
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An undergraduate degree at Honours level from a recognised university; OR
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An undergraduate degree from a recognised university PLUS no less than one year’s experience in marketing or sales or three years general working experience; OR
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An appropriate professional qualification e.g. CIM Diploma in Marketing, HKU SPACE Diploma in Marketing awarded within the HKU system through HKU SPACE, PLUS no less than one year’s experience in marketing or sales or three years general working experience.
Entry as an Affiliate Student:
If you do not meet the above requirements, but have five or more years of marketing experience, you may enter as an Affiliate Student. Your application will be reviewed individually and, if successful, will allow you to study the two modules in the first trimester of the programme, Principles and Practice of Marketing and Consumer Insights, as an Affiliate Student. If you pass these modules, you will be able to proceed with the rest of the programme.
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Enrolment MethodOnline Enrolment
HKU SPACE provides 24-hour online application and payment service for students to apply to selected award-bearing programmes and to enrol in most open admission courses (courses enrolled on a first come, first served basis) via the Internet. Applicants may settle the payment by using either "PPS by Internet" (not available via mobile phones), VISA or Mastercard online. Online WeChat Pay, Online AliPay and Faster Payment System (FPS) are also available for continuing enrolment in the same programme, if online service is offered.
For first time enrolment
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Complete the online application form
Applicant may click the icon on the top right-hand corner of the programme/course webpage to make online application, and then follow the instructions to fill in the online application form.
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Pay the application or programme/course fees by either using:
"PPS by Internet" - You will need a PPS account and a PPS Internet password. For information on how to open a PPS account and how to set up a PPS Internet password, please visit http://www.ppshk.com.
*Credit Card Online Payment - Course fees can be paid by VISA or Mastercard including the “HKU SPACE Mastercard”.
* HKU SPACE Mastercard cardholders who wish to enjoy 10-month interest free instalment scheme must pay their tuition fees in person at any of our HKU SPACE Enrolment Centres.
To know more about first-time online application/enrolment and payment, please refer to the user guide of Online Application / Enrolment and Payment:
For continuing enrolment in the same programme
Selected programmes offer online continuing enrolment service. Programme staff will inform students if they offer this service and offer further enrolment details.
Online Payment can be made via "PPS by Internet" (not available via mobile phones), VISA or Mastercard, Online WeChat Pay, Online AliPay and Faster Payment System (FPS)
In Person / Mail
For first time enrolment
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For first come, first served short courses, complete the Application for Enrolment Form SF26 and bring or post the completed form(s), together with the appropriate application/course fee(s) and any required supporting documents to any of the HKU SPACE enrolment centres.
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Award-bearing and professional courses may require other information. Forms are usually available at the enrolment centres or on request from programme staff. Bring or post the completed form(s), together with the appropriate application/course fee(s) and any required supporting documents to any of the HKU SPACE enrolment centres.
For continuing enrolment in the same programme
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The standard ‘Enrolment/Payment Slip’ is designed for students of award-bearing programmes or remaining programmes in a suite of programmes requiring continuing enrolment and it applies to most programmes.
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Students should complete the “Enrolment/Payment Slip” which will be made available by relevant programme staff and return the slip to any HKU SPACE enrolment centre or post it to the relevant programme staff with appropriate fee payment.
Please refer to available Payment Methods for fee payment information. If you are in doubt about the procedures, please check the individual course details, or contact our programme staff or enrolment centres.
Please note the followings for programme/course enrollment:
- To make an application online, you will need a computer with connection to the Internet and a web browser with JavaScript enabled. Google Chrome is recommended.
- Applicants should not leave the online application idle for more than 10 minutes. Otherwise, applicants must restart the application process.
- Only Early Bird Discount is supported for Online Applicants (Application). To enjoy other types of discount, please visit one of our enrolment centres.
- During the online application process, asynchronous application and payment submission may occur. Successful payment may not guarantee successful application. In case of unsuccessful submission, our programme staff will contact you shortly.
- Applicants are reminded that they should only apply for the same programme/course once through counter or online application.
- For online enrolment, a payment confirmation page would be displayed after payment has been made successfully. In addition, a confirmation email would also be sent to your email account. You are advised to keep your payment confirmation for future enquiries.
- Fees paid are not refundable except as statutorily provided or under very exceptional circumstances (e.g. course cancellation due to insufficient enrolment).
- If admission is by selection, the official receipt is not a guarantee that your application has been accepted. We will inform you of the result as soon as possible after the closing date for application. Unsuccessful applicants will be given a refund of programme/course fee if already paid.
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Application Procedure
All applicants are required to complete the application form and submit it with a set of the following supporting documents together with application fee of HK$200 to any of the HKUSPACE enrolment centres:
1.Certified true copies* of full educational certificates and transcripts;
2. Original / Certified true copies* of testimonials or other documentary proof of the applicant’s working experience;
3. Photocopy of Hong Kong Identity Card#;
*Certified true copies: Original certificates and transcripts together with the copies are required to be presented to any HKUSPACE enrolment centres for verification.
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Edinburgh Napier University, Scotland, UK
Edinburgh Napier’s foundations were laid in 1964 and it became a university in 1993. Edinburgh Napier University takes its name from the 16th Century mathematician, John Napier, who is best known for the invention of logarithms. It is now one of the largest higher education institutions in Scotland with more than 19,500 students. The 2008 Research Assessment Exercise reported that many areas of Edinburgh Napier’s research are world-leading or of international excellence. In 2009, Napier became Edinburgh Napier University, changing its name to better reflect its location in Scotland’s capital and to strengthen its appeal worldwide. The Queen’s Anniversary Prize 2009 was awarded to the University’s Building Performance Centre for its innovative work on the reduction of noise transmission in new homes. The prize is the most distinguished award that can be made to a UK institution for higher or further education and Edinburgh Napier was the only university in Scotland to receive the prize on this occasion. In 2011, Edinburgh Napier was described as one of Scotland’s top universities for graduate employability by the Higher Education Statistics Agency. The University motto is “NISI SAPIENTIA FRUSTRA” – meaning ‘Without wisdom, all is in vain’.
- 2019 - Edinburgh Napier achieves four stars overall in the prestigious QS Stars University Ratings, scoring a maximum five stars in three categories: teaching, employability and internationalisation.
- 2020 - We are ranked the Times and Sunday Times top modern university in Scotland and the number one university in Edinburgh for student satisfaction in the National Student Survey.
The Business School's reputation for academic excellence is enhanced and supported by considerable research and consultancy in business and the strong links it maintains with industry. Around 2,400 of the Business School's students are in Hong Kong, where it is long-established. Edinburgh Napier University is the largest provider of UK education in Hong Kong.
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