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Master of Business Administration – Digital Marketing

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  • 36Credits
  • 2Duration of the program
  • $210Price
Official Name of the Program Master of Business Administration – Digital Marketing
Official Degree Level Master of Business Administration
Credit Price $210
Campuses Availability Hadat–Baabda; Nabi Ayla–Zahlé; Mejdlaya–Zgharta

Program Objectives

The Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Digital Marketing meets cutting-edge local and international market requirements for understanding the dynamic and ever-changing world of social media and smartphones. The courses equip students to understand digital data analytics and develop appropriate strategies that emphasize accountability and context. Learners will be able to expand their academic and professional knowledge of digital marketing and explore its various categories, including product and service promotion. This innovative program emphasizes the importance of upgrading traditional marketing functions and leveraging emerging social media platforms.

Eligibility

Students eligible for this program are those who have successfully completed an undergraduate academic program in business administration (i.e. holders of a bachelor’s degree) and wish to pursue graduate studies in one of the concentrations offered within this advanced master’s degree program.

Teaching Methods

The teaching methods for the different modules and courses at the Antonine School of Business (ASB) are based on a curricular perspective, mainly targeting knowledge building as well as competency and skill development. These methodologies prioritize course content and are not restricted to a single teaching pattern, promoting a learning environment that embraces a social constructivist approach.

Faculty members are keen on the process of transmission and acquisition of course content. Moreover, the knowledge construction process systematically takes precedence over all other aspects. The epistemological position of instructors takes into account the diverse economic and social backgrounds of learners.

Evaluation Process

The assessment system for course modules at the ASB allows students to progress at their own pace while considering the overall learning progress of the group. Assessment modalities are centered around 3 main categories: diagnostic, formative, and summative. The learning assessment is mainly conducted through continuous written tests throughout the academic semester. Partial examinations provide students with opportunities to redefine their progress and adjust their academic performance accordingly.

Courses include projects and research work prepared individually or in groups. Oral presentation and communication skills are often emphasized, taking precedence over other assessment modalities in several practical teaching units. The evaluation process ends with a summative assessment, where students take final examinations for each subject at the end of each academic semester.

Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

Common to the Master Program

  • MSB1: Equip graduates with the management knowledge required to assume semi-senior and senior roles in organizations across various fields, with a particular emphasis on their chosen concentration.
  • MSB2: Build the fundamental skills needed to establish and manage a private business.
  • MSB3: Strengthen graduates’ research, business analysis, and publication competencies.

 

Specific to the Program

  • MDM1: Develop a strong understanding of the importance of digital tools in marketing and business promotion in the modern era.
  • MDM2: Comprehend the utility and functionality of social media and its significant role in shaping consumer perceptions and aspirations.
  • MDM3: Understand the dimensions of digital communication and its media in positioning brands and shaping the future of organizations and consumers.
Job Prospects

The jobs targeted by this program include the following management responsibilities and functions:

  • Marketing
  • Sales
  • Social media management
  • Communication
  • Consultancy in related fields

Program Structure

Common Courses


Code Course Credits
ECON 202-EC00 Advanced Microeconomics and Quantitative Techniques
Advanced Microeconomics and Quantitative Techniques
ECON 202-EC00
3

The objective of this course is to examine the behavior of individuals (consumers and producers) in different market structures: pure competition market, monopoly, oligopoly, and monopolistic competition. It studies as well the case of externalities and explains how firms in a perfectly competitive market behave differently in the short run and the long run. It shows the different price discrimination policies applied by monopoly and the public policies that can limit the inefficiency of the monopolistic market. In this course, students will study the different strategies that oligopolistic firms undertake to maximize their profit and have a discussion on how externalities can make competitive markets inefficient. The course relies on classroom discussion, participation, case analysis, and problem-solving.

(3 Cr.)
MGMT 202-EC00 Decision Making for Business and Strategic Choices
Decision Making for Business and Strategic Choices
MGMT 202-EC00
3

This course is designed to help business students understand some of the greatest challenges that organizations face today – the effective and efficient methods for implementing strategies in organizations. It is imperative that students understand what strategic management deals with, in order to help them understand management strategies that will fit organizational goals. They will also be able to understand and use various organizational principles.

(3 Cr.)
MRCH 201-EC00 Research Methods in Business
Research Methods in Business
MRCH 201-EC00
3

This course introduces Business students to a clear, complete, and systematic scientific research approach from a methodological and epistemological point of view. It explains how to formulate a research question and how to build and elaborate on the theoretical framework of the project. Also, it discusses the main methodologies of data collection and the different techniques for analyzing the results. Finally, it introduces the student to the best techniques for structuring and communicating the results of the research.

(3 Cr.)
ECON 203-EC00 Advanced Macroeconomics
Advanced Macroeconomics
ECON 203-EC00
3

The objective of this course is to enable students to deepen their knowledge and understanding of the empirical and theoretical issues involved in analyzing the economic situation. The advanced concepts of macroeconomic theory will be presented in this course, especially those related to an open economy and the differences that the economic policy can have between the short run and the long run. The aggregate demand, IS-LM model, Mundell-Fleming model with exchange rate regimes, aggregate supply, and short-run tradeoff between inflation and unemployment will be discussed in details in this course.

(3 Cr.)
ECON 201-EC00 Legal Environment and Tax Regulations
Legal Environment and Tax Regulations
ECON 201-EC00
3

The course provides a solid background in Lebanese commercial law, civil law, code of civil procedures, labor law, and taxation law. Topics include the courts' system, contracts, property sales, commercial instruments, partnerships, corporations, commercial representation, franchise contracts, banking operations, labor law, and social security provisions. The course also covers the main rules governing the Lebanese income tax legislation.

(3 Cr.)
MGMT 213-EC00 Organizational Change and Global Strategy
Organizational Change and Global Strategy
MGMT 213-EC00
3

This course will explore key theoretical models in change and shift management. It will take a closer look at change management and the need to understand the important aspects of dealing with change. This course will give students a global outlook on management practices and strategies, preparing them to work both locally and internationally. Today's organizations are facing challenges in shifting from traditional management practices to modern management systems at both the local and international levels.

(3 Cr.)
Major Courses


Code Course Credits
MRKT 208-EC00 Search Engine Marketing
Search Engine Marketing
MRKT 208-EC00
3

This course allows students to grasp the concepts and importance of Search Engine Optimization (SEO) dynamics. The student will be able to comprehend the practical implications of SEO on websites, social media content, and digital ads, helping them increase their competitive advantage in awareness of products and services. Students will receive a foundation understanding of Pay Per Click (PPC), an internet advertising model. They will also learn how to read SEO analytics and use them in the marketplace.

(3 Cr.)
MRKT 206-EC00 Social Media Marketing
Social Media Marketing
MRKT 206-EC00
3

This course brings together major elements of social media by allowing the student to generate social media strategies for business. They will also be proficient in creating social media content strategy, which includes visual content and media text. Also, they will acquire the appropriate skills to synchronize between various platforms to deliver the right strategy for the right business.

(3 Cr.)
MRKT 207-EC00 Digital Marketing Strategy and Planning
Digital Marketing Strategy and Planning
MRKT 207-EC00
3

This course teaches students how to conduct and understand a full market analysis for a product or service. It focuses on understanding the product and service value within their target market. Students will learn how to integrate their marketing strategy digitally and place within the overall marketing plan. They will learn all concepts in implementing a digital marketing strategy.

(3 Cr.)
MRKT 205-EC00 Digital Communication
Digital Communication
MRKT 205-EC00
3

Students will learn how to create a digital marketing plan, through which they will understand the various channels that can be used to reach their potential market. Students will be able to evaluate digital strategy guidelines by using content for SEO. This course gives students the tools to define their budget and examine the various data to analyze their digital marketing plan. Furthermore, on completion of this course, students will be able to use all the elements of the digital marketing mix and implement their marketing plan accordingly.

(3 Cr.)
Senior Project


Code Course Credits
MGMT 501-EM10 Senior Project
Senior Project
MGMT 501-EM10
6

The Senior Project represents the capstone of the graduate program, that allows students to apply their acquired skills and techniques in management in a comprehensive manner. It allows them to consolidate and expand their knowledge on a topic of personal interest. The Senior Project can take the form of an academic research project (potentially serving as a foundation for future doctoral work), a feasibility study for a prospective venture, or a field project (such as revitalizing a company or diversifying its portfolio).
Each Senior Project is guided by a qualified mentor who supports the student in developing a project that contributes meaningfully to the academic or professional community.

(6 Cr.)