School: School of Business

Marketing and Digital Communications

Academic year

2022-2023
Taught Language: English

Course Summary

The Marketing Communications and Social Media degree at EUC equips you with the technical and soft skills to help organizations compete for attention in an integrated and digitalized global economy.  Our degree aims to nurture creative, ethical and strategic leaders by offering high-quality courses and hands-on experiences. Students are exposed to contemporary concepts and practices in key areas of marketing, digital media and social media strategies to succeed in the fast-paced and dynamic marketing industry.

Career Prospects

  • Advertising
  • Digital Marketing
  • Media Planning
  • Social Media Communication
  • Public Relations

Modules

General Education Requirements 24 Credits 42 ECTS
English and Communication 9 16
Code Course Title Credits ECTS
COM101 Public Speaking 3 5
ENG103 Introduction in Expository Writing 3 6
ENG205 Business English 3 5
Humanities and Social Sciences 1 9 16
Code Course Title Credits ECTS
N/A Philosophy, Psychology, Sociology, History, or Political Science 9 16
Mathematics 3 5
Code Course Title Credits ECTS
MAT115 Statistics I 3 5
Computer Science 3 5
Code Course Title Credits ECTS
CSC190 Computer Fundamentals and Applications 3 5

 

Business Core Requirements 45 Credits 77 ECTS
Code Course Title Credits ECTS
ACC112 Introduction to Financial Accounting 3 5
ACC113 Introduction to Managerial Accounting 3 5
BUS101 Introduction to Business 3 5
BUS111 Finite Mathematics for Business 3 5
BUS195 Business Calculus and Applications 3 5
BUS201 International Business 3 5
BUS360 Innovation and Entrepreneurship 3 5
BUS401 Business Policy and Strategic Management 3 6
ECO101 Principles of Microeconomics 3 5
ECO102 Principles of Macroeconomics 3 5
FIN101 Essentials of Financial Analysis 3 6
LAW101 Business Law I 3 5
MAR101 Introduction to Marketing 3 5
MGT101 Principles of Management 3 5
MGT205 Organizational Behavior 3 5

 

Major Requirements 36 Credits 105 ECTS
Code Course Title Credits ECTS
BUS215 Business Research 3 6
BUS411 Senior Project 3 10
MAR111 Advertising and Sales Promotion 3 6
MAR115 Fundamentals of Social Media 3 5
MAR125 Integrated Marketing Communications 3 6
MAR204 Consumer Behaviour 3 6
MAR205 Selling and Sales Management 3 6
MAR207 Direct Marketing 3 6
MAR213 The Art of Persuasion 3 6
MAR312 Integrated Marketing Communications Campaigns 3 6
MAR317 Digital Communications Strategy 3 6
PRS320 Public Relations Management and Practice 3 6
Major Electives   30
Students select Five (5) of the following courses
Code Course Title Credits ECTS
MAR209 Consumer Behavior and Social Media 3 6
MAR260 Professional Selling 3 6
MAR308 Brand Management 3 6
MAR404 Advertising and Symbolism 3 6
PRS260 Issues and Crisis Management and CSR 3 6
PRS290 Public Relations Audit-Project 3 6
TSM202 Event Management 3 6

 

Free Electives 2 9 Credits 16 ECTS

Assessment Method

Degree Requirements Credits ECTS
General Education Requirements 24 42
Business Core Requirements 45 77
Major Requirements 51 105
Free Electives 9 16
Total Requirements 129 240

How to apply

The general admission requirement for all undergraduate programs is the successful completion of the secondary education cycle.

  1. A completed application form together with a non-refundable fee of €52. 
  2. Official copy of High School Leaving Certificate and grade marksheet in English
  3. Proof of English language proficiency (if any)*
  4. Copy of a valid passport (for international applicants only)

Application deadline

Generally, the deadline for applying

for the Fall semester is end of August and

for Spring semester, end of November

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

Student classification – as freshman, sophomore, junior or senior – depends upon the number of ECTS successfully completed. The ECTS for each classification are:

Freshman

0-60 ECTS

Sophomore

61-120 ECTS

Junior

121-180 ECTS

Senior

180 or more ECTS

 

Students may register as part-time or full-time, depending on ECTS per semester and period of study.

 Requirements for full-time students: 

*Fall and Spring Semester: up to 30 ECTS

*Summer Session: up to 15 ECTS

Additional entry requirements

The general admission requirement for all undergraduate programs is the successful completion of the secondary education cycle. All applicants will need to submit the following documents to the Office of Admissions

English language requirements

Knowledge of the English language is not a requirement for admission. At European University Cyprus, applicants whose native language is not English take the university’s English Placement Test (EPT) upon arrival at the university to indicate their English level and be placed in appropriate courses. Applicants who have passed either the TOEFL examination with a minimum score of 550 (213 computer-based, 79 Internet-based), English IGCSE with grade ‘C’ or above, or IELTS with a score of 6.5 or above are exempted from the EPT. Other external exams may be accepted by the Language Center of the University as equivalent. Please consult with the Office of Admissions for more details. Candidates, whose English proficiency is not up to the university’s standard, have the opportunity to take additional English language classes according to their degree requirements.

Fees and funding

Application Fees

Tuition fees per year:

Approved :9.120 Euro

Reduced:6.386 Euro

 



Additional Fee information

Application fee: € 52 first semester
Registration fee: € 26 per semester
Student Activity fee:€ 34 per semester
Technology fee: € 18 per semester
Transcript fee; € 5 per copy
Degree Application fee: € 60
Europass Diploma Supplement - Free

Provider information

Main Contact

6 Diogenis Str., 2404 Engomi

Contact Person: EUC

Phone: +35722713000