Digital and Social Media Analytics - BUSB6006

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Module delivery information

Location Term Level1 Credits (ECTS)2 Current Convenor3 2026 to 2027
Canterbury
Spring Term 6 20 (10) Kun Tian checkmark-circle

Overview

Digital analytics produces a wealth of data-driven insights that enable marketing managers to evaluate the success of digital and social media marketing initiatives as well as forecasting trends to inform future marketing decisions. You'll learn how to use a range of analytical tools to interpret and evaluate data on consumer behaviour and preferences, social media engagement and the effectiveness of different digital marketing tools using key performance indicators (KPIs) specific to digital and social media campaigns. This will equip you with the analytical and data skills necessary to interpret digital data, enhancing your employability and preparing you for roles that require adeptness in leveraging analytics for strategic advantage.

Details

Contact hours

Lecture 16, PC Lab 16

Method of assessment

Group Presentation (15 minutes) worth 20%.
Individual Report (3000 words) worth 80%.

Reassessment Method: 100% Written Assessment – Individual Report – 3,000 words

Indicative reading

Learning outcomes

On successfully completing the module, students will be able to: 

Utilise analytics accurately to understand social media audience behaviour and preferences.
Understand and critically evaluate key performance indicators (KPIs) specific to digital and social media campaigns.
Critically evaluate the effectiveness of different digital marketing tools and methods.
Use predictive analytics to forecast trends and make judgements about future marketing decisions.
Effectively leverage data to create, inform, and optimise marketing strategies.

Notes

  1. Credit level 6. Higher level module usually taken in Stage 3 of an undergraduate degree.
  2. ECTS credits are recognised throughout the EU and allow you to transfer credit easily from one university to another.
  3. The named convenor is the convenor for the current academic session.
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