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MKF3151 · Marketing planning and strategy
2026 Handbook6 credit pointsLevel 3Department of Marketing
Last checked: 23 Aug 2026 UTCOverview
This unit emphasises the role of marketing decision making in contemporary organisations, with particular focus on the marketing planning role and the formulation of marketing strategies.
Offerings
| Campus | Teaching period | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Caulfield | First semester | Teaching activities are on-campus (ON-CAMPUS) |
| Caulfield | Second semester | Teaching activities are on-campus (ON-CAMPUS) |
Assessment
The Handbook lists an examination for this unit.
| # | Assessment | Type | Weight | Hurdle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 - Written | Written | 55% | — |
| 2 | 2 - Demonstration | Demonstration | 15% | — |
| 3 | 3 - Examination | Examination | 30% | Threshold |
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Requisites
prerequisite
- MKF2801 — Marketing insights
Learning outcomes
- describe the scope of the marketing management function and its role within organisations
- develop marketing mix strategies that are based on an analysis of an organisation's situation
- critically analyse implementation issues associated with recommended strategies
- present marketing strategies effectively by using appropriate analytic and communications skills.
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.
| Activity | Duration |
|---|---|
| Tutorials | 24 hours |
| Lectures | 18 hours |
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