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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Marketing in a Digital World

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign via Coursera

Overview

This course examines how new digital tools, such as the Internet, smartphones, and 3D printing, are revolutionizing the world of marketing by changing the roles and practices of both firms and consumers. Marketing in a Digital World is one of the most popular courses on Coursera with over 500,000 learners and is rated by Class Central as one of the Top 50 MOOCs of All Time (https://www.class-central.com/report/top-moocs/).

You will be able to:
• Understand how digital tools are changing the nature of marketing
• Explain how digital tools allow consumers to take a more active role in product development, promotion, placement, and pricing activities
• Obtain a new set of concepts, tools, and stories to enhance your digital marketing efforts
This course is part of Gies College of Business’ suite of online programs, including the iMBA and iMSM. Learn more about admission into these programs and explore how your Coursera work can be leveraged if accepted into a degree program at https://degrees.giesbusiness.illinois.edu/idegrees/.

Syllabus

  • COURSE OVERVIEW AND HOW DIGITAL TOOLS ARE CHANGING PRODUCT
    • In this first module, you will become familiar with the course, your instructor, your classmates, and our learning environment. In this module, you will learn how new digital tools are enabling customers to take a more active role in developing and sharing products.
  • HOW DIGITAL TOOLS ARE CHANGING PROMOTION
    • In this module, you learn how new digital tools are enabling customers to take a more active role in promotion activities.
  • HOW DIGITAL TOOLS ARE CHANGING PLACEMENT
    • In this module, you learn how new digital tools are altering the distribution of products and revolutionizing the retail landscape.
  • HOW DIGITAL TOOLS ARE CHANGING PRICE
    • In this module, you will learn how new digital tools are enabling customers to take a more active role in setting the prices they pay for the products they buy.

Taught by

Aric Rindfleisch

Reviews

4.8 rating, based on 548 Class Central reviews

4.7 rating at Coursera based on 16823 ratings

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  • Vinisha Bhambhani completed this course, spending 7 hours a week on it and found the course difficulty to be medium.

    Unlike other Coursera courses that I have taken this one has a much more involvement by students in terms of participating in assignments (2 per module) along with the regular quizzes (also 3 per module)
    The assignments are designed in a way that provoke you to dig deeper into the case and bring out your thoughts and ideas to the table which is then reviewed by peers who also give great feedback. The learning community is greatly involved and this makes the learning even more fun.
    This course made me see things through a broad market perspective rather than just an agency side person. Highly recommend this course for people who have a grip of the marketing industry and want to learn further.
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    Preeti Juneja
    What do you learn in this course? In this course, you learn about SHIFT in marketing 4Ps. You will understand the transformational impact of digital on consumers. And most importantly, you apply this 'transformational' marketing knowledge to these…
  • Anonymous
    I recently took an online course on digital marketing and was thoroughly impressed with the quality of the content and the overall learning experience. The course was delivered through a user-friendly platform that made it easy to navigate and acce…
  • Anonymous
    I recently had the privilege of taking the "Marketing in a Digital World" course from the University of Illinois on Coursera, and I am delighted to share my experience with those considering enrolling in this exceptional program. From the very first…
  • Very informative course. I found it very useful. I get to know many new perceptions and the latest techniques in digital marketing.
  • Lydia Grachyova is taking this course right now, spending 3 hours a week on it and found the course difficulty to be medium.

    I'm about to complete this course and have to say that it's one of the best MOOCs offered on Coursera.

    This MOOC is well-organized, and staff is there to answer your questions and concerns. There have been so many discussions that if you need to find an answer to something, just search for your topic in discussion forums, and I am sure it will come up.

    Videos are of good quality and the professor has a good style of delivery. I like that this course combines lectures with interviews with students and experts in different fields. I learned new concepts in regards to digital marketing that I didn't know before so it was time well-spent!
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    Vanes Naldi completed this course, spending 4 hours a week on it and found the course difficulty to be easy.

    You can believe the hype: content wise, this is an excellent course. Professor Rindfleisch is so articulate in a down-to-earth way that I'd certainly consider enrolling in other courses of his. It's a near-perfect introduction to the four P's of m…
  • Anonymous
    I recommend this course for every new graduated student it’s knowledgeable about marketing and how to grow this business
  • Anonymous

    Anonymous completed this course.

    I am a marketing professional with a Bachelor's degree circa 1998.
    My roles in marketing have been more trade focused.
    This class challenged the way I think about the scope and impact of Digital Technologies, and how they apply to marketing. The lectures and assignments were interesting, however a bit dated in some cases. My biggest disappointment came with the low level of quality of work of my peers in the class. I would say 2 out of 3 do the minimum amount of work to complete the assignments. I even had someone complain that my responses were too long on an assignment that I heavily researched and considered. I had to remind myself this is a MOOC and democratic education is great but comes with setbacks.
  • Anonymous
    Unlike other Coursera courses that I have taken this one has a much more involvement by students in terms of participating in assignments (2 per module) along with the regular quizzes (also 3 per module)
    The assignments are designed in a way that provoke you to dig deeper into the case and bring out your thoughts and ideas to the table which is then reviewed by peers who also give great feedback. The learning community is greatly involved and this makes the learning even more fun.
    This course made me see things through a broad market perspective rather than just an agency side person. Highly recommend this course for people who have a grip of the marketing industry and want to learn further.
  • Anonymous
    I wholeheartedly thanks Professor Aric Rindfleisch and endorse his course "Marketing in a Digital World" by the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, available on Coursera. This exceptional program offers an unparalleled opportunity to delve i…
  • Aitor Morgado completed this course, spending 4 hours a week on it and found the course difficulty to be easy.

    Excellent course! The new concepts of digital marketing which appear in this course are up to date. The teacher, the lessons and the exercises keep you interested in this area.
  • Anonymous
    Vinisha Bhambhani completed this course, spending 7 hours a week on it and found the course difficulty to be medium.

    Unlike other Coursera courses that I have taken this one has a much more involvement by students in terms of participating in assignments (2 per module) along with the regular quizzes (also 3 per module)
    The assignments are designed in a way that provoke you to dig deeper into the case and bring out your thoughts and ideas to the table which is then reviewed by peers who also give great feedback. The learning community is greatly involved and this makes the learning even mor
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    Youssef OUBENALI
    "Marketing in a Digital World" offered by the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign via Coursera is an exceptional course that provides a comprehensive understanding of the dynamic field of digital marketing. The course content is meticulously…
  • Anonymous
    Showcasing in an Advanced World course on Coursera is an amazingly valuable asset for anybody fascinated by learning about advanced promotion. The course is well-structured, simple to take after, and covers a wide extend of themes, making it appropr…
  • Anonymous
    I must say it has been an incredibly enlightening and valuable experience. This course has truly exceeded my expectations. Throughout the modules, there are numerous real-life examples, case studies, and interactive exercises that allow you to immediately apply the concepts you learn.

    "Marketing in a Digital World" is an invaluable course for anyone interested in staying ahead in the dynamic world of digital marketing. It equips you with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to craft effective marketing strategies, leverage digital tools and platforms, and adapt to the ever-changing landscape. I highly recommend this course to professionals, entrepreneurs, and anyone eager to thrive in the exciting realm of digital marketing.
  • Anonymous
    This Course deeply explained the basic level Education we had on Economics about the 4Ps of the Marketing Mix: Product, Promotion, Placement & Price. Under these marketing mix there were other related sub topics like: Customer Co-creation, Sharing…
  • Anonymous
    The course provided a comprehensive overview of the various digital marketing channels and strategies. One of the things I appreciated about the course was the clear and concise presentation of the material. The instructors provided practical examp…
  • Dusko Petrovic
    Great course, really unique. It is well structured, clear and concise. Aric introduces the matter by examples, case studies, academic insights and expert's interviews, so you will gradually and systematically learn about new digital marketing terms, principles, practices and strategies. You will not get recipes how to do marketing research, how to do campaign, how to use Google ads, analytics, SEO, Facebook ads, and so on, but you will get very strong basic knowledge about broad range of topics, and strong foundation for future studies and knowledge development in digital marketing, as well as better understanding the purpose of practical digital marketing tools you will use. Very recommended from my side!
  • Anonymous
    “Marketing in a Digital World” is an outstanding resource for anyone seeking a comprehensive understanding of modern marketing practices. This course delves into the intricacies of digital marketing, equipping learners with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate the ever-evolving digital landscape.

    The course covers a wide range of topics, including digital marketing strategy, social media marketing, content marketing, search engine optimization (SEO), data analytics, and more. Each topic is presented in a clear and engaging manner, making it accessible to learners of all levels.

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