We believe that leaders should know all aspects of marketing communication, so during our 6-month intensive program, we explore the essential tools needed for strategic marketing communication.
Regardless of industry, establishing brand values, gaining customer loyalty, and growing business is strategically important for any brand. Therefore, our _vision for _this course is - to deeply understand marketing strategy innovations and provide attending professionals with the necessary tools to achieve their goals.
The Strategic Communication Program includes 8 modules:
- Introduction to Marketing
- Product Innovation
- Strategic Communication
- Data & Insights
- Brand Management
- Digital
- Events
- Decision Making
Decision Making is an additional module of strategic communication, where leaders of large Georgian companies and others will share their experience about the decision-making process. During these meetings, students have the opportunity to ask invited speakers questions about their professional lives.
Also, three international speakers with diverse experiences conduct integrated lectures in the program - Jennifer Wong, Peter Hamilton, and Siby Thomas.
Outcome
Skills Acquired: Ad agency relations, Digital products, Budgeting, Branding, Advertising, Events.
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Define product lifecycle and positioning
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Use tools necessary for product innovation
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Analyze consumer behavior and generate insights
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Use tools to create a strategic brand platform
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Develop department structure
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Communicate effectively with advertising agencies
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Determine communication channels
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Efficiently allocate budget
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Create a digital-first strategy
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Expand brand presence in digital channels
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Advertising
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Generate content and create calendars
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Plan and execute events
3/4 times a week
3/4 times a week
Who is this course for?
Marketers
Our goal is to create a "universal marketer" who possesses many different skills.
Founders
For founders looking to grow and manage their own business.
Middle and Senior Managers
For middle and senior managers who need to use marketing in making strategic decisions.
Program includes
Alumni Club
After successfully completing the final exam, graduates will be automatically enrolled in the Alumni Club. This membership grants them access to exclusive events, content, and special offers from our partner companies
Work Based Learning
The course includes practice-based learning, including assignments/exercises and individual projects.
Bilingual Certification
Upon successful completion of the course, students will receive a bilingual certificate.
Graduate feedback
Pick your suitable time
Lecturers
Jennifer Wong
Guest Lecturer
Jennifer Wong
Guest Lecturer
Jennifer was named among Forbes' 30 Under 30 Best Marketers in 2018. From 2015, she was the Vice President of Marketing at TUNE. In 2018, she became the Head of Marketing at Convoy, and in the same year, Convoy was included in Business Insider's list of 51 best startups. It was also listed among LinkedIn's 50 best startups. Jennifer is a visiting professor at the Foster School of Business at the University of Washington.
LinkedinLado Malazonia
Strategic Communication
Lado Malazonia
Strategic Communication
A speaker at the European Art Directors Club, Lado Malazonia worked as the chief strategist at Windfor's for six years, where he collaborated with leading Georgian companies. He won a Silver Lion at Cannes in 2017. Recently, Lado joined the Georgian office of the world marketing communications brand J. Walter Thompson - JWT Metro, where he holds the position of Head of Strategy.
LinkedinNatia Svanidze
Strategic Communication
Natia Svanidze
Strategic Communication
Natia Svanidze, the winner of the 2018 Young Marketers competition, is the founder of Giovanni Morra, one of the most active brands in the communication space. Natia is also one of the creators of TBC's "Startuperi" program. Currently, Natia is the leader of the "User Experience" team at the neobank "Space".
LinkedinGiorgi Mirzikashvili
Strategic Communication
Giorgi Mirzikashvili
Strategic Communication
Giorgi worked in the banking sector for more than 7 years, where he was mainly involved in product creation and development. In 2016, he became one of the co-founders of Optio. ai - a fintech startup that helps banks transfer customer financial operations into a dialogue mode. Additionally, Optio. ai assists users in personal finance management.
LinkedinSibi Thomas
Guest Lecturer
Sibi Thomas
Guest Lecturer
Sibi has been the head of the Sponsorship and Partnership Relations Department at Dubai Opera since 2016. In just two years, he has secured contracts with sponsors worth $5,000,000. He has worked on long-term projects with Apple, Jaguar, and MasterCard. He has also participated in short-term projects with Christian Dior, Bvlgari, Hermes, and Pandora at Dubai Opera.
Ucha Urushadze
Sense of Branding
Ucha Urushadze
Sense of Branding
Ucha is a philosopher who creates brands. In 2011, under Ucha's strategic leadership, WINDFOR'S advertising campaign won Gold Eurobest, Silver Drum, and Bronze Drum awards. Since 2014, Ucha has been leading strategy at HOLMES&WATSON, where he has implemented numerous influential projects such as TBC Bank's brand strategy and advertising campaigns "Gamarjoba" (Hello) and "Shen" (You), as well as TBC Insurance's campaign "Mistakes Have Come".
LinkedinSulkhan Latsabidze
Marketing Management
Sulkhan Latsabidze
Marketing Management
Sulkhan has 18 years of experience working as a Marketing Director in major Georgian companies such as Geocell, Wissol, and Georgian Lottery Company. He held the position of Marketing Director at Adjarasport for several years, and later headed the marketing department at Aptos. Currently, he is continuing his career in freelancing, helping companies plan and manage their communications effectively. It's also worth noting that Sulkhan holds an MBA from the London School of Economics.