The third university established in Victoria, La Trobe University has a diverse community of more than 38,000 students and staff. Its commitment to excellence in teaching and research prepares students to make a bold and positive impact in today's global community. La Trobe provides Open Universities Australia with its core tenets, entrepreneurship and sustainability.
Brands are a key source of competitive advantage for firms. Yet, building and maintaining a strong brand in an increasingly digital environment is an on-going challenge. In this subject, you will learn the fundamental principles and theories of branding that apply both online and offline. You will also examine the opportunities and challenges that marketers face to build and manage their brands in increasingly complex, multi-channel environments. At the end of the course, you will have put yourself in the shoes of a brand manager and developed the necessary skills to build, manage and optimize brand performance within a highly complex modern world.