Teaching digital marketing in higher education: a systematic review
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Digital marketing, university, teaching methodology, university teaching, systematic reviewAbstract
This article explores the research related to digital marketing education. It also aims to identify future lines of study in order to expand the theoretical and practical knowledge in this area. Specifically, 19 articles published in the Web of Science and Scopus databases have been selected for analysis. The authors have not observed any connection between these publications. Moreover, the articles mainly focus on isolated tests at various educational institutions related to the use of tools in the classroom, and to simulations with companies to improve students’ experience, skills, and employability. The results indicate the need for further research regarding ways to train professors in how to use practical methodologies, how to integrate digital tools in the classroom, and ways to collaborate with companies in developing real simulations with students.
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