Week 1: Introduction to Gig Work and Personal Branding (4 Hours)
Session 1 (2 Hours): Understanding the Gig Economy
Definition and Characteristics of the Gig Economy
Role of Gig Professionals in the Modern Workforce
Gig Work Trends and Opportunities
Session 2 (2 Hours): Importance of Personal Branding
What is Personal Branding?
Why Personal Branding Matters for Gig Professionals
Building a Strong Online Presence
Week 2: Marketing Fundamentals (6 Hours)
Session 3 (2 Hours): Marketing Essentials for Gig Professionals
Introduction to Marketing
Target Audience Identification
Unique Selling Proposition (USP)
Session 4 (2 Hours): Digital Marketing Strategies
Digital Marketing Channels (Social Media, Email, SEO)
Content Marketing for Gig Professionals
Online Advertising and Paid Promotion
Session 5 (2 Hours): Content Creation and Marketing
Content Creation Techniques (Blogging, Video, Podcasts)
Content Distribution and Promotion
Measuring Content Marketing Success
Week 3: Personal Branding Strategies (6 Hours)
Session 6 (2 Hours): Personal Branding Strategy
Crafting Your Personal Branding Statement
Building a Consistent Brand Identity
Storytelling for Personal Branding
Session 7 (2 Hours): Building an Online Presence
Optimizing Social Media Profiles
Personal Branding on LinkedIn
Online Reputation Management
Session 8 (2 Hours): Networking and Building Relationships
Networking Strategies for Gig Professionals
Collaboration Opportunities
Leveraging Online Communities
Week 4: Advanced Marketing and Branding (4 Hours)
Session 9 (2 Hours): Advanced Marketing Techniques
Marketing Automation Tools
Influencer Marketing for Gig Professionals
Data-Driven Marketing Decisions
Session 10 (2 Hours): Capstone Project and Course Conclusion
Capstone Project: Personal Branding and Marketing Plan
Presentation of Capstone Projects
Course Summary and Preparing for Marketing Success
This course structure will empower MBA students with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively market themselves and build a strong personal brand as gig professionals. The capstone project will challenge students to create their personal branding and marketing plans to apply their learning in real-world scenarios.