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Micro-credential certification in Understanding Advertising KMC3024 (BMC)

Overview: 

This course serves as the introduction to a later module for advertising specialisation. It introduces the discipline of advertising and the basics of advertising research, copywriting, media planning, and advertising management. This module serves as an introduction to later modules in the advertising specialisation and gives learners an overview of the advertising industry and the management of the advertising function. The module traverses the interrelationship of the advertising institutions, the advertisers, the advertising agencies and the media.

Programme Fee

Awarding Body: 

This programme is designed, delivered, assessed and awarded by SEGi University through the Africa Open Learning Platform. 

Endorsement & Recognition: 


This programme is recognized and endorsed by the Seychelles Qualifications Authority (SQA), established under the Seychelles Qualifications Authority Act of 2005. 

Discipline: 
Communication Studies
Entry Requirements: 

Age Experience - 19 Years Above 
Language Proficiency - Yes
Pre-requisites - No

Note: To enter the Bachelor of Mass Communications (Hons) programmes (Pathway) applicants will need to have the following pre-requisites:

IELTS 5.0

i. A pass in senior high school or its equivalent with a minimum of Grade C (GP 2.00) in any 2 subjects and a credit in English at O level or its equivalent;           

OR
ii. A Level or its equivalent with a minimum Grade E in any 2 subjects and a credit in English at O level or its equivalent;  

OR
iii Matriculation/Foundation with CGPA 2.00 and a credit in English at O level or its equivalent; 

OR 
iv Diploma or equivalent with a min. CGPA of 2.00 and a credit in English at O level or its equivalent;

OR
 v. A Diploma in Media and Communication or its equivalent

Contents: 
  1. Introduction to Advertising                                                                                
  2. Advertising Theories                                                                             
  3. Purpose of Advertising                                                                         
  4. Role of Research In Advertising                                                                        
  5. Types of Advertising                                                                              
  6. Advertising Concept and Layout                                                                       
  7. Advertising Campaign                                                                           
  8. Planning Advertising Campaigns                                                                       
  9. Advertising in Malaysia                                                                        
  10. Imc & Advertising in Malaysia                                                                           
  11. Advertising Management                                                                                   
  12. Role & Effect of Advertising                                                                               
  13. Integration: Sponsorship & Event Marketing                                                                              
  14. Measuring Effectiveness             
Assessments: 

Assignment - 60%
Final Exam - 40%

Credit Transfer: 
Upon successful completion of this Micro-credential certification in Understanding Advertising (BMC), students will be able to transfer grades and credits into the following programme(s):
  1. Bachelor of Mass Communication (Hons)
Continuing Education: 
Upon successful completion of this Bachelor of Mass Communication (Hons) programme and meeting the necessary entry requirements, students will be able to progress into the following programme(s):
  1. Master of Arts in Corporate Communication
Career Opportunities: 

Copywriter, Account Executive, Creative Director