Information Package

Master's of Gastronomy and Culinary Arts with Thesis

GMS533

MARKETING STRATEGIES IN FOOD AND BEVERAGE BUSINESSES

Course Code
GMS533
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
10
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelMaster's Degree With Thesis
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS10
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Understands the importance of marketing in food and beverage businesses.
  2. Learn marketing tools.
  3. Have knowledge about marketing research.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course DescriptionAn elective course offered to students in the thesis option of the graduate program. The purpose of this course is to outline marketing strategies frequently used in the food services industries and compares and contrasts similar strategies used in different regions or countries. The development of quick and effective strategies in an ever-changing and highly competitive market are emphasized. The concept of services marketing will be analyzed in terms of its its practical applications and academic phases of development.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Basic concepts of marketing
2nd Week Food and beverage companies and marketing analysis
3rd Week Food and beverage companies and marketing analysis
4th Week Food and beverage businesses and market shares
5th Week Food and beverage businesses in the target market, selection and placement
6th Week Products and properties of food and beverage businesses
7th Week Pricing
8th Week Midterm
9th Week Pricing strategies
10th Week Distribution of food and beverage businesses
11th Week Food and beverage business promotions
12th Week Marketing mix in food and beverage establishments
13th Week Marketing planning in food and beverage businesses and international food and beverage marketing
14th Week Marketing policy in food and beverage establishments
15th Week Final Exam
Recommended or Required Reading1. Davis, B., Lockwood, A., Alcott, P. & Pantelidis, I. (2012). Food and Beverage Management. Routledge.
2. Sökmen, A. (2006). Yiyecek İçecek Hizmetleri Yönetimi ve İşletmeciliği, Detay Yayıncılık, Ankara.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Practice
  • Presentation
  • Project
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Assignment 1 10
Total(%) 40
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 40
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 60
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 3 3
Preparation for Quiz 6 3 18
Individual or group work 14 4 56
Preparation for Final exam 10 8 80
Course hours 14 4 56
Preparation for Midterm exam 8 8 64
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 3 3
Homework 2 5 10
Presentation (including preperation) 1 5 5
Quiz 2 5 10
Total Work Load305
Total Work Load / 30 (h)10.16
ECTS Credit of the Course10
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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