master in maketing and communications

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Masters Degree inMarketing and

Communications

October 2014 October 2015www.RomeBusinessSchool.it [email protected]

Masters Degree in Marketing and CommunicationsOctober 2014 October 2015

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Overview .......................................................3

Testimonials ..................................................3

Target Recipients ........................................5

Training Objectives ....................................5

Professional Outlets ...................................6

Course Contents .........................................6

Internationality............................................8

Paid Internships And Career Service ..............................................9

World Class Teachers .................................9

Tutoring .........................................................9

Learning Materials .....................................9

Registering In The Rome Business Schools Alumni Association................ 10

Certificate ................................................... 10

Evaluation And Monitoring ................. 10

Learning Options ..................................... 11

Full-Time On-Campus ............................ 11

Distance Learning Through Live

Online Lessons ......................................... 14

In-House ..................................................... 14

General Learning Structure ................. 15

Course languages .................................... 15

The Selection Process ............................ 15

Attendance fees ....................................... 15

Study grants .............................................. 16

Instalment payments and loans ........ 16

Enrolment procedure ............................. 16

Contacts ...................................................... 16

Contents



the Rome Business School has truly helped me by giving me the tools through which to understand the global market and how to be innovative in the workforce.

OverviewThe Rome Business Schools Masters Degree in Marketing and Communications is the ideal academic course for professionals seeking a world-class degree programme in these disciplines, leading to a successful global career in the field.

The programmes quality teaching, its international paid internship offerings and its career and networking services all contribute to make this programme the perfect fit for anyone who is looking to rise to the top in the world of business.

TestimonialsHaving completed the Rome Business Schools Masters Degree in Marketing and Communications, I have to say I would highly recommend this programme.

The small size of the classes allowed the adoption of effective learning methods, which also created a positive atmosphere. I also found the lecturers to be very supportive and flexible. I was treated like a professional and my ideas and comments were always valued.

The Rome Business School gives you the opportunity to meet excellent people and build up your network while studying in the heart of Italy. The lectures make use of real-life examples allowing you to get a wider picture of the solutions that can be brought to a company.

I also had the chance to apply my newly acquired knowledge to real life situations by doing an Internship in Market Research for an Italian company in Urbino, Italy. On completion of the Internship, I can say that the Rome Business School has truly helped me by giving me the tools through which to understand the global market and how to be innovative in the workforce.

I am absolutely sure of speaking for my peers when I state that completing this Masters Degree programme does not herald an end to learning but a continuation.

It is definitely a programme that fosters both your individual and professional growth.

Gabriela Contreras Escobar - Mexico

I would judge the Rome Business Schools Masters Degree in Marketing and Communications very positively. I would recommend it for its excellent educational path and for the competency and politeness of the entire staff. Among the more positive aspects, I would like to mention the care in which the concepts are transferred, the availability of the faculty to promptly clarify any doubts, the rigorous and always captivating

studies, which are very effective, and the well structured exercises.

Ivano Steri - Italy

I would recommend it for its excellent educational path and for the competency and politeness of the entire staff.



I came, I saw, but only with what I learned was I able to conquer! All thanks to the Rome Business School. The Rome Business School has literally transformed me into a better professional. When I began the Rome Business Schools Masters Degree in Marketing and Communications, I quickly realized that I did not want the programme to end because, thanks to it, I saw my own skills blossom from within me, realising a potential

I did not even know I had. This is deeply rooted in the highly interesting course contents. Today, I run a business in my home country Nigeria thanks also to the multicultural component of the Rome Business School. I have always thought that finding a job without previous work references would not be possible, but today, with this program under my belt, it is rather easy thanks to all of the self-marketing skills learned at the Rome Business School. Getting the job of my dreams, thanks to the managerial strategies I discovered at the Rome Business School, was as easy as snapping my fingers.

Humphrey Akanazu, Consultant, Nigeria

My experience in participating in the Masters Degree organized by the Rome Business School was very positive, I had several opportunities to learn new concepts and expand my existing knowledge; moreover, all the course content is connected to the actual work environment of each participant. The experiences relayed to me by the experts allowed me to better understand my

field. I would recommend the Rome Business Schools Masters Degree in Marketing and Communications because it allowed me to build up a large knowledge base and a familiarity with industry practices along with offering me opportunities to make career connections. This masters degree was very useful lto me; I believe it was worth the time because it not only increased my knowledge, but because it also gave me the opportunity to grow as an individual and simultaneously expand my industry knowledge in-context.

Antonella Aurelio, Groupama Insurance, Italy

I quickly realized that I did not want the programme to end because, thanks to it, I saw my own skills blossom from within me, realising a potential I did not even know I had.

I would recommend the Rome Business Schools Masters Degree in Marketing and Communications because it allowed me to build up a large knowledge base and a familiarity with industry practices along with offering me opportunities to make career connections.



Target RecipientsThe Masters Degree is designed for all those who are seeking their first exposure to the world of marketing and communications or for all those who are already working in this environment, but are seeking to expand their knowledge of their own field, all within a structured environment.

Students interested in taking part this Masters Degree are typically: graduates with or without previous experience in marketing and communication marketing professionals communication professionals professionals working in a variety of marketing and communications environments who want to

develop a wider knowledge of marketing and communications and improve their work in this field

entrepreneurs who are seeking to build foundations in marketing and communications knowledge.

Training Objectives Expanding the knowledge and ability to

apply the most cutting-edge marketing and business communication strategies.

Recognizing individual market components and using this understanding for better marketing management.

Learning how to launch and manage the most effective marketing strategies.

Forming an effective integrated marketing plan.

Understanding the process of defining and implementing streamlined communication strategies aligned with business objectives.

Mastering the use of communication tools and channels. Applying marketing and communication knowledge to a variety of business contexts.



Professional OutletsOn completion of this Masters Degree, you will be able to work as:

Marketing & Communications Manager Marketing Strategist Marketing Operations Specialist Web Marketing Manager Social Media Manager Sales Manager Communications Manager Advertising Manager Event Manager PR Manager

Course Contents Part 1 Defining Marketing and the Marketing Process

1. Introduction to Marketing

2. Company and Marketing Strategy

Part 2 Understanding the Marketplace and Consumers

3. The Marketing Environment

4. Marketing Information Systems and Research

5. Consumer Markets and Consumer Buyer Behaviour

6. Business Markets and Business Buyer Behaviour



Part 3 Designing a Customer-Driven Marketing and Communication Strategy and Mix

7. Segmentation, Targeting, Differentiation and Positioning

8. Product, Services, and Brands

9. New-Product Development and Life-Cycle Strategies

10. Pricing: Understanding and Capturing Customer Value

11. Pricing Strategies

12. Marketing Channels

13. Retailing and Wholesaling

14. Integrated Marketing Communication Strategy

15. Advertising and Public Relations

16. Personal Selling and Sales Promotion

17. Direct and Online Marketing

Part 4 Competing on an international scale, ethically

18. Creating a Competitive Advantage

19. International Marketing and The Global Marketplace

20. Marketing Ethics and Social Responsibility

Part 5 Special Contents

The technical/professional teaching is enriched by:

Company tours, to get to know managerial systems and players from the inside

Artistic-cultural programmes, aimed at stimulating creativity, innovation capability and complex system understanding

Training in interdisciplinary competencies, such as:

Business English Self-marketing Interpersonal communication techniques and

PNL

Public speaking

LeARn To is the Rome Business Schools exclusive programme aimed at learning and doing business through art, included in the Masters Degree course. Exhibitions, conferences, concerts and movies for a 360 cultural growth.

Rome Business School students at Romes Palazzo Barberini.

LeARn To



InternationalityTo provide its attendees with an international level training and professional opportunities, the Rome Business Schools Masters Degree course in Marketing and Communications includes:

TEACHING CONTRIBUTIONS BY PARTNERING INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITIES AND BUSINESS SCHOOLS

These teaching contributions provide valuable knowledge on the features and dynamics of countries such as Armenia, Brazil, Georgia, Russia, Serbia, Mexico and the Ukraine, thus ensuring an incomparable training wealth.

INTERNATIONAL STUDY TOUR

The Masters degree course includes the opportunity to study abroad for a week, which will give you a chance to learn further management models and systems worldwide. Students who might not be able to travel abroad may still follow the lectures comfortably from home via the latest generation platform for distance education employed by the Rome Business School.

PAID INTERNATIONAL INTERNSHIPS

Interested attendees may take part in paid intenships in numerous Countries at major companies and organisations.

A MULTICULTURAL ENVIRONMENT

The Rome Business School prizes intercultural exchange as a source of personal and professional development. Students from all continents regularly attend its courses.

Universidad de Veracruz

Ukraine University

Tbilisi State University

Belgrade Business School



Paid Internships And Career ServiceAttending this Masters Degree course entitles to:

International paid internships at leading companies and organizations; Inclusion of your CV in the Rome Business Schools database and its distribution to businesses,

organizations and head hunters belonging to the Rome Business Schools international network;

A free CV review; Support in the management of job interviews; Networking meetings with international managers, professionals and business owners; A personalised search and flagging service for the best job opportunities.

World Class Teachers The Masters Degree course faculty is made

up of highly selected international university professors, trainers and business managers, drawn from a variety of operational and professional fields and thus able to bring to the table a rich array of up-to-date experiences and competencies. The teaching approach is aimed at the acquisition of know-how, thus at transferring competencies truly useful for the attendees professional development.

Tutoring For both the on-campus and the distance-

learning courses, attendees can always count on the assistance of a tutor for any clarifications they may require, for the completion of the tests and exercises required by each module and for the final project

Learning Materials Students registered for the Masters Degree

course will be issued with a wealth of learning materials, including: slides, text books, case studies, articles, videos and useful internet links.



Registering In The Rome Business Schools Alumni Association Attendance in the Masters Degree course entitles to become part of the Rome Business

Schools Alumni Association, the international network through which students of the Rome Business School can share ideas, experiences and projects. Many facilitations are also available for attending further training courses.

Certificate At the end of the course, attendees will be issued with the official diploma for the Masters

Degree course.

Teaching TechniquesThe Rome Business School employs a wide array of teaching methods:

Lectures Case study analysis Exercises Assisted private studying Guest speakers Videos Company tours Complementary cultural initiatives

Evaluation And MonitoringLearning quality is guaranteed through a thorough monitoring and evaluation system:

1. Written tests for each course module

2. Individual project work

3. A final exam



Learning OptionsThe Rome Business Schools Masters Degree in Marketing and Communications can be attended, based upon preference, in either English or Italian, with the following options:

ON CAMPUS DISTANCE LEARNINGfull-time through live online lessons

IN-HOUSEexecutive with tutoring

Full-Time On-Campus

STRUCTURE

Lectures are held in Rome, from Monday to Thursday, for a total of:

1000+ learning hours, made up of: 500+ lecture hours 350+ assisted study hours 150+ project work hours

An internship lasting between 6 weeks and 1 year (duration and country are based upon the attendees interests)

A complementary cultural programme



Executive On-Campus

STRUCTURE

Lectures are held in Rome, on Saturdays, for a total of:

550+ learning hours, made up of: 150+ lecture hours 250+ assisted study hours 150+ project work hours

An internship lasting between 6 weeks and 1 year (duration and country are based upon attendees interests)

A complementary cultural programme

Distance Learning Through Live Online LessonsYou will be able to attend the live lectures from the comfort of your home or anywhere you may choose, with the same learning effectiveness of the on-campus lectures.

For this option, the Rome Business School employs a cutting-edge online platform, through which you will be able to:

Follow lectures with full video and audio Interact in real time in audio and video with the teacher and the

other attendees

Collaborate and share documentation

What will you need?

To get the most out of our lectures, you will need:

A PC or mobile device with an internet connection An audio connection through PC or headphones/microphone A webcam (optional)



Benefits of the Distance Learning Formula

Excellent learning materials

We will supply you with all the courses learning materials as for the on-campus option (books, text books, etc), and you will be able to study and exercise from the comfort of your own home, at your own pace.

A personal tutor at your disposal

Besides the learning materials, you will benefit from the constant support of a Rome Business School tutor. The tutor will follow you through the whole course, will check your exercises and will be constantly at your disposal for any clarification and amplification.

Possibility of attending on-campus lectures

Should you wish to, you are given the possibility to attend some of the on-campus course lectures, arranging your

visit with our secretarys office in order to best suit your needs.

Learning assessment

For each of the learning modules, you will be given a written evaluation in order to monitor your learning progress.

A forum dedicated to the sharing of experiences between students

Through our dedicated online forum, you will be able to communicate and share experiences and ideas with other attendees of the Masters Degree course.

The same qualifications and certification as the on-campus course

The distance learning option Masters Degree course entitles you to the same qualifications and career service as the on-campus course option.



Distance Learning With TutoringYou will manage how and when to study, with the support of a personal tutor.

This option is ideal for all those who wish to organize their study time with the maximum flexibility and the guarantee of a true learning progress.

You will be provided with:

The text book The presentations and the multimedia

materials

The exercises related to each learning module A personal tutor The teachers corrections and suggestions Regular web conferences for amplifications

and clarifications together with the other attendees.

Once enrolled, you will receive the paper materials, the credentials to access the online learning materials and you will be assigned your personal tutor.

You will agree your work plan with your tutor, who will assign and check your exercises and you final project/exam.

In-HouseThe Masters Degree course can also be taken in-house, i.e. directly at your company, agency, organisation or professional headquarters.

In this case, the teaching structure, the minimum number of attendees and the attendance fee are agreed on a case by case basis with the requesting organisation.



General Learning Structure

Course languagesThe Masters Degree course - in all its learning options - can be taken in either Italian or English.

Entry requirementsAll applicants must have a three-year degree (or be near completion).

Applicants for English-taught Masters must demonstrate English language proficiency.

For both the on-campus and distance learning options and in order to ensure a high quality training course, classes can consist of a maximum of 15 attendees.

Attendance fees FULL-TIME ON-CAMPUS - 7.500 (+ V.A.T. 22%)

EXECUTIVE ON CAMPUS - 3.500 (+ V.A.T. 22%)

DISTANCE LEARNING THROUGH LIVE ONLINE LESSONS: 2.500 (+ V.A.T. 22%, if applicable)

DISTANCE LEARNING WITH TUTORING - 1.800 (+ V.A.T. 22% if applicable)

IN-HOUSE: The attendance fee will be agreed case by case based upon the number of attendees and the site selected for the course.

Lectures

Defining Marketing and the Marketing processUnderstanding the Marketplace and ConsumersStrategy and Marketing MixCompeting on an international scale, ethicallySpecial contents

Project work

Stage

Career-Service

October 2014

March 2015

October 2015



Study grantsFor each learning option, 3 study grants are available - to partly cover the attendance fee - these will be assigned based upon the candidates personal, previous experience and technical-motivational profiles.

Instalment payments and loansThe attendance fee may be paid off in instalments and low interest rate loans are available through banks with which we have special arrangements.

How to Apply1. Email your application to [email protected] or fax it to +39 (0)6 96708812This will include:

Curriculum Vitae Motivational letter: indicating why you wish to enroll, your expectations and your professional

objectives (no more than 200 words) University transcripts Copy of your Passport/ID IELTS, TOEFL or similar certificate of proficiency in English (not compulsory).

2 Application considered by Rome Business SchoolThe Rome Business School Recruitment Team will assess your application and will contact you if any additional documents are required. Complete applications are then considered by the Academic Selection Committee.

3. Interview (either in person or online)All candidates selected by the academic selection committee must interview with a member of the faculty, either in person or online via Skype/Webex.

4. Application resultWe will notify you informally by email of your application result, and you will receive either an official offer notification with information on any outstanding conditions to complete, or an official rejection notification within one week.

CONTACTSRome Business SchoolEmail: [email protected] Tel.: +39 (0)6 40044672Fax: +39 (0)6 96708812Website: www.RomeBusinessSchool.itFacebook: www.facebook.com\RomeBusinessSchool



The Rome Business School Partners

Ukraine UniversityUniversidad de Veracruz

Belgrade Business School

Tbilisi State University



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CONTRACT CLAUSES1 - COMPLETION OF REGISTRATION: Registration is considered complete upon receipt by the Rome Business School of this form, duly filled in and signed for acceptance, along with the payment.

2 - CANCELLATION: It is possible to cancel participation in the course within 9 calendar days (inclusive) preceding its starting date, communicating the decision by fax or email. In this case the sums already paid will be returned. If the cancellation is received beyond the aforementioned time limit, the Rome Business School will be entitled to charge the full fee.

3 - IMPOSSIBILITY TO PARTICIPATE: In case of absence at the beginning of the course, the Rome Business School will be authorized to issue an invoice for the full amount and retain the amount already paid, subject to the possibility of the participant to enroll in another edition or another course of equal amount.

4 - WITHDRAWAL: In case of withdrawal of the participant from the course once it has already begun, the Rome Business School will be entitled to issue an invoice for the entire fee; the participant will retain the right to keep the educational materials distributed during the course.5 - CHANGE OF PROGRAMME: For didactic and organizational reasons, the Rome Business School reserves the right to postpone scheduled classes and modify the programme and/or replace teachers. Any changes will be promptly communicated to the companies and participants.6 - LIABILITY OF PARTICIPANTS: Participants in the courses/Masters Degrees are personally responsible for any damage caused to the classrooms, equipment and other items in the rooms used by the Rome Business School. Participants are also required to abide by the internal regulations (signing registers, using computer equipment, etc..).7 - PRIVACY: The processing of personal data is carried out by the Data Bank of the Rome Business

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