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Overview

Brands are a key source of competitive advantage for firms. Yet, building and maintaining a strong brand in an increasingly digital environment is an on-going challenge. In this subject, you will learn the fundamental principles and theories of branding that apply both online and offline. You will also examine the … For more content click the Read more button below.

Portfolio

Arts, Social Sciences & Commerce (Pre 2022)

Subject coordinator

Rachel Fuller

Subject type

Undergraduate

Year level

Year Level 2 - UG

AQF level

Level 6 - Advanced Diploma

Available as elective

Yes

Available to study abroad / exchange students

Yes

Capstone subject

No

Academic progress review - Schedule A subject

No

Subject instances

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Learning resources

Prescribed - Book - Strategic brand management: building measuring and managing brand equity and best practice cases

Career ready

Work based learning (placement):No

Graduate capabilities

COMMUNICATION - Communicating and Influencing
COMMUNICATION - Digital Capability
DISCIPLINE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Creativity and Innovation
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Research and Evidence-Based Inquiry
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Leadership and Teamwork

Subject intended learning outcomes

On successful completion you will be able to:
1.
Differentiate the meaning of brands and products
2.
Critically analyse the theories and frameworks underpinning branding and digital branding concepts
3.
Analyse the components of a strong brand in a digital world
4.
Design a brand health management system grounded in research and theory
5.
Critique the opportunities and constraints of using digital marketing channels in brand management
6.
Create and present (orally and in written form recommendations for the development of a new brand in a digital market

Learning activities

In-class discussion and tasks, online and journal article reading, individual and group assignments, group discussion, case studies