Module Information

Module Identifier
AB17120
Module Title
Marketing Principles and Contemporary Practice
Academic Year
2019/2020
Co-ordinator
Semester
Semester 2
Other Staff

Course Delivery

Delivery Type Delivery length / details
Lecture 20 x 2 Hour Lectures
Tutorial 5 x 1 Hour Tutorials
Lecture 10 x 1 Hour Lectures
 

Assessment

Assessment Type Assessment length / details Proportion
Semester Assessment Online test  (1 hour)  20%
Semester Assessment Assignment  (1,500 words)  20%
Semester Exam 2 Hours   60%
Supplementary Assessment Online test  (1 hour)  20%
Supplementary Assessment Assignment  (1,500 words)  20%
Supplementary Exam 2 Hours   60%

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this module students should be able to:

Discuss marketing practice and its role in organizations.

Identify and discuss common social, environmental and ethical criticisms that are commonly directed at the marketing discipline.

Explain analytical models of the consumer and business buying processes, and assess their implications for solutions to B2C and B2B marketing problems.

Discuss marketing problems by applying the principles of market segmentation, targeting and positioning.

Identify the basic principles of Marketing's '4Ps' and of their integration in a 'marketing mix' that determines the competitive positioning of a product.

Assess the limitations of simple marketing principles, and identify other challenging issues that must be addressed by marketing academics and practitioners.

Brief description

This module introduces students to a range of marketing essentials and contemporary forms of marketing, including; the marketing mix, segmentation, branding, consumer behaviour, digital marketing, supply-chain management and marketing communications. The module also aims to develop understanding of the history and nature of marketing as a core business discipline and academic subject, and of how marketing knowledge can be applied to real world phenomena and problems in business and society.

Content

MARKETING FUNDAMENTALS
• Marketing Principles and Society
• Consumer Buying Behaviour
• Marketing Research and Customer Insight

MARKETING MANAGEMENT
• Marketing Environment
• Marketing Strategy
• Market Segmentation and Positioning
• International Market Development

THE MARKETING MIX
• Innovation and New Proposition Development
• Price Decisions
• An Introduction to Marketing Communications
• Managing the Communications Mix
• Marketing Channels and Retailing

PRINCIPLES OF RELATIONAL MARKETING
• Branding Decisions
• Managing Relationships and Customer Experiences
• Business-to-Business Marketing
• Not-for-Profit Marketing

CRITIQUE AND CHANGE IN MARKETING PRACTICE
• Digital and Social Media Marketing
• Marketing, Sustainability, and Ethics
• Critical and Postmodern Perspectives in Marketing

Module Skills

Skills Type Skills details
Application of Number Analysis of company reports and other numerical data.
Communication Develop communications skills including discussion and listening skills. Improve literacy skills by reading and writing about marketing.
Improving own Learning and Performance Devise and apply realistic self-learning strategies, review and monitor overall performance, be aware of time management techniques.
Information Technology Use a range of commonly used software packages. Present information and data. Use email /internet appropriately and effectively.
Personal Development and Career planning Students will be able to use the skills learnt in this module to enhance their career opportunities. They will also be aware of the importance of organizing and managing sources of knowledge.
Problem solving Identify problems. Identify factors which might influence potential solutions. Develop creative thinking approaches to problem solving. Evaluate advantages and disadvantages of potential solutions. Construct a rational proposal in response to problem.
Research skills Carry out research into current thinking in the areas of marketing. Identify relevant source material and journal articles for assignments.
Subject Specific Skills Students will be aware of the importance of organizing and managing sources of knowledge and keeping up to date with the latest developments in marketing.
Team work Understand the concept of group dynamics, contribute effectively and participate in group discussions and group presentation.

Notes

This module is at CQFW Level 4