An introduction to international recruitment and marketing

This new, redesigned course will enable anyone working in educational institutions to appreciate the dynamic environment of international student recruitment, understanding the basic principles of international marketing and gain an overview of the processes involved in the recruitment of international students.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• analyse the external environment and assess its impact on international recruitment and marketing
• appreciate the importance of understanding strategy, structures and their role within an institution
• access and evaluate information/evidence and undertake environment scanning to underpin decision making
• develop marketing and recruitment plans and set and evaluate objectives which are specific, measurable, achievable and time-limited ('SMART')
• understand the key role of digital/social media across different markets and its role in marketing, recruitment and conversion activities

This course is suitable for:

anyone working in the international student arena who wants a basic understanding of the issues involved. This includes international student advisers or those new to international marketing and the recruitment of international students.