MKF3131 · Strategic marketing

Overview

Using the case study method this unit provides an analytical framework from which you can explore how marketing strategy is applied throughout a variety of industries. You will be taught how to analyse, evaluate and implement a marketing strategy. A theoretical grounding in introductory marketing, marketing research, buyer behaviour and communications is essential for undertaking this unit.

Offerings

Assessment

The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Requisites

Learning outcomes

1. integrate the theoretical and functional aspects of marketing (and other business disciplines) into a practical problem-solving framework
2. analyse information supplied from a case and identify the core marketing problem
3. appraise marketing strategies that solve the identified core marketing problem
4. relate relevant marketing theories and marketing tools to support analysis and recommendations.

Workload

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities. You are expected to complete all pre-class activities prior to your scheduled class, and post-class activities should be completed after your scheduled class. Learning activities may include a combination of teacher directed, peer directed and online engagement activities.

Student experience, not official rules. Nothing here changes what the Handbook says.