E-Commerce and Marketing
Course Details

KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Trade and Industry Vocational School
Programme of E-Commerce and Marketing
Course Details
Trade and Industry Vocational School
Programme of E-Commerce and Marketing
Course Details

| Course Code | Course Name | Year | Period | Semester | T+A+L | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08031111 | Social Medya Marketing | 2 | Autumn | 3 | 3+0+0 | 5 | 5 |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Cycle | Associate (Short Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 5 / QF-EHEA: Short Cycle / EQF-LLL: Level 5) |
| Course Language | Turkish |
| Methods and Techniques | - |
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face |
| Prerequisites | - |
| Coordinator | Asst. Prof. Hasan GEDİK |
| Instructor(s) | Lect. Dr. Sümeyye Nur KARA |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Content
The concept of social media and its place in marketing, the social media ecosystem, content production and storytelling, social media advertising, influencer marketing and collaborations, social CRM and community management, measurement and performance evaluation, digital reputation and crisis management, social media strategies in B2B and B2C, analysis of successful campaign examples and social media marketing project development.
Objectives of the Course
The goal is to provide students with a strategic perspective on social media marketing. The course aims to equip them with the knowledge and skills necessary to understand consumer behavior on social media platforms, develop and analyze content and advertising strategies aligned with brands' marketing objectives, and measure campaign performance. Practical analyses will be conducted using real-world campaign examples.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | |
| Specialization / Field Courses | |
| Support Courses | |
| Transferable Skills Courses | |
| Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses |
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Topics |
|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Social Media Marketing: Concepts, historical development, role in digital marketing |
| 2 | Social Media Ecosystem: Platform Types and Marketing Uses |
| 3 | The Social Media Consumer: Behaviors, algorithms, and motivations for engagement |
| 4 | Strategic Social Media Marketing Planning: Target audience, goal setting, content strategies |
| 5 | Content Production and Storytelling: Visual, video, text production (mini practice with Canva) |
| 6 | Social Media Management and Automation Tools: Planning, scheduling |
| 7 | Social Media Advertising: Meta Ads, TikTok Ads, LinkedIn Ads |
| 8 | Measurement and Analytics: KPI, ROI, UTM, in-platform analysis |
| 10 | Social Media Crises and Online Reputation Management |
| 10 | Influencer Marketing: Collaboration models, brand-influencer fit |
| 11 | Social Media Strategies in B2B and B2C |
| 12 | Case Studies of Successful Social Media Campaigns |
| 13 | Term Project Presentations: A brand's social media marketing plan |
| 14 | General Assessment and Review |
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
| In-Term Studies | Quantity | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | - | - |
| Laboratory | - | - |
| Practice | - | - |
| Field Study | - | - |
| Course Specific Internship (If Any) | - | - |
| Homework | - | - |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Projects | - | - |
| Seminar | - | - |
| Quiz | - | - |
| Listening | - | - |
| Midterms | - | - |
| Final Exam | - | - |
| Total | 0 (%) | |
ECTS / Working Load Table
| Quantity | Duration | Total Work Load | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Week Number and Time | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Midterms | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Workshop | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation/Seminar Preparation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fieldwork | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final Exam | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Work Load: | 0 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 0 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 0 | ||
