The Bachelor of Advertising and Digital Marketing program aims to provide students with foundational knowledge and skills in the creation of advertising and digital marketing techniques. It improves their creative thinking skills for developing advertising ideas, designing and producing innovative advertisements, as well as carrying out impactful advertising campaigns. The program seeks to graduate highly qualified professionals capable of competing in the labor market.
The program draws its vision from the broader vision of the college and university. It aims to train students in the field of advertising and marketing across digital platforms and media, conduct market research, gather data, and prepare budgets for designing and implementing advertising campaigns. Additionally, it focuses on developing strategies for promoting ideas and products, building brand identities, and marketing the institution's image.
The program goal is to prepare and qualify graduates with strong expertise in digital advertising and marketing through digital media.
| Course No | Course Title | CR.H. | Prerequisite |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements - Compulsory (Hrs : 27) | |||
| 0102120 | Computer Skills | 3 | |
| 0201111A | Science and Life | 3 | |
| 0401120 | English I | 3 | |
| 0401121 | English 2 | 3 | 0401120 |
| 0405100 | Arabic Language | 3 | |
| 0406110 | Islamic Culture | 3 | |
| 0409103 | UAE Studies | 3 | |
| 0501170A | Fund of Innovation and Entrepreneurship | 3 | |
| 0508203A | Scientific Research Methodology | 3 | |
| Society & Civilization - Elective (Hrs : 3) | |||
| 0406100 | Arabs & Muslims' Contributions to Arts & Science | 3 | |
| 0408101A | Physical Education & Health | 3 | |
| 0408105A | Introduction to Early Childhood | 3 | |
| 0409100A | Ethical Awareness | 3 | |
| 0409102A | Environmental Awareness | 3 | |
| Managerial Skills - Elective (Hrs : 3) | |||
| 0303100 | Law and Society | 3 | |
| 0408103A | Thinking Skills | 3 | |
| 0408104A | Self Assessment | 3 | |
| 0501100A | Introduction to Time Management | 3 | |
| 0501150A | Leadership and Teamwork | 3 | |
| Compulsory College Requirements (Hrs : 48) | |||
| 0501200A | Principles of Management | 3 | |
| 0504200A | Marketing Management | 3 | |
| 0509100C | Principles of Economics | 3 | |
| 0601101 | Introduction to Digital Media | 3 | |
| 0601110 | Principles of Design | 3 | |
| 0601201 | Mass Communication Law and Ethics | 3 | 0601101 |
| 0601202 | Mass Media in the UAE | 3 | |
| 0601204 | Communication Theories | 3 | 0604100 |
| 0601206 | AI Applications in Communication and Media | 3 | 0102120 |
| 0601210 | Multimedia in Communication and Media | 3 | 0601110 , 0102120 |
| 0601312 | Website Design in Communication and Media | 3 | 0601110 |
| 0602200 | Introduction to Advertising | 3 | |
| 0602202 | Digital Photography | 3 | 0601101 |
| 0602203 | Mass Communication Research Methods | 3 | 0508203A |
| 0603200 | Introduction to Public Relations | 3 | |
| 0604100 | Introduction to Communication and Crises | 3 | |
| Specialization Courses - Compulsory (Hrs : 33) | |||
| 0602310 | Writing for Advertising | 3 | 0602200 |
| 0602321 | Advertising Institutions Management | 3 | 0602200 |
| 0602330 | Integrated Marketing Communications | 3 | 0602200 |
| 0602341 | Visual and Radio Advertising | 3 | 0602200 , 0602310 |
| 0602350 | Graphic Art | 3 | 0601110 |
| 0602352 | Visual Identity and Branding | 3 | 0601210, 0602200 |
| 0602360 | Planning Advertising Campaigns | 3 | 0602310, 0602200 |
| 0602471E | Advertising and Digital Marketing Strategies | 3 | 0401121, 0602200 |
| 0602480 | Digital Advertising | 3 | 0602200 |
| 0602492 | Internship of Advertising and Digital Marketing | 3 | |
| 0602495 | Graduation Project in Advertising and Digital | 3 | |
| Specialization Courses - Elective (Hrs : 9) | |||
| 0301322 | Intellectual Property Rights | 3 | 0601201 |
| 0504330 | Consumer Behavior | 3 | 0504200A |
| 0601462 | The Art of Diction | 3 | 0601204 |
| 0601483 | Visual Communication | 3 | 0601101 |
| 0602306 | AI in Digital Marketing | 3 | 0601206 |
| 0602430E | Direct Marketing | 3 | 0602200 |
| 0602432 | Advertising and Social Media | 3 | 0602200 |
College of Communication and Media
Al Ain University
P.O.Box: 64141
Al Ain - UAE
Phone No: +971 3 7024888
Fax No: +971 3 7024777
E-mail(Al Ain): Communication@aau.ac.ae