Marketing Strategy

Curriculum guideline

Effective Date:
Course
Discontinued
No
Course code
MARK 5440
Descriptive
Marketing Strategy
Department
Marketing
Faculty
Commerce & Business Administration
Credits
3.00
Start date
End term
201330
PLAR
No
Semester length
15 Weeks
Max class size
30
Contact hours
Lecture: 2 Hours Seminar: 2 Hours Total: 4 Hours
Learning activities

Lectures will be used to introduce specific areas of study and to provide background information.  Case studies and industry related projects across a range of businesses will constitute the framework and focus of the course.  Guest lecturers will complement the class sessions where possible. Team activities are an integral part of the course.

Course description
This course is an advanced study of the marketing function. Using analytical techniques, emphasis is placed on analysis and solution of business problems. Special attention is given to planning and positioning strategies.
Course content

1.Gathering market intelligence.

2.Explaining the theory and practise of marketing strategy

3.Analyzing customers, competition, and channels.

4.Developing positioning strategies.

5.Planning the marketing program.

6.Managing the marketing mix.

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course, the successful student should be able to:

 

  1. integrate all phases of marketing into a strategic planning focus;
  2. demonstrate a problem-solving approach to marketing problems;
  3. apply oral and written skills in project presentations.
Means of assessment

Term tests                                      30%

Midterm Examination                        30%

Cases,  projects                               30%

Participation                                    10%

                                                    100%

 

STUDENTS MUST COMPLETE ALL COMPONENTS OF THE COURSE TO OBTAIN CREDIT FOR THE COURSE.

Textbook materials

Textbooks and Materials to be Purchased by Students:

 

Mullins, Walker, Boyd & Larreche;  Marketing Management, Latest Ed.  New York NY,  McGrawHill Irwin  or equivalent

Prerequisites
Which prerequisite