Information Package

Master's of Business Administration without Thesis

BUSZ535

MARKETING PLANNING

Course Code
BUSZ535
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
10
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelMaster's Degree Without Thesis
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS10
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Know the difficulties and opportunities that a marketing manager faces
  2. Implement, evaluate and control the steps of marketing planning process
  3. Know the conditions of maintaining and sustaining long-term customer relationship.
  4. Implement to the problems of marketing planning and devise solutions using learning during course experience
  5. Are ethically aware and socially responsible
  6. Are knowledgeable and enough aware about environmental protection and job security
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course DescriptionBased on the company's strategic planning, strategic work units are determined. New work units are planned. After implementing environmental analysis, methods of strategy development are emphasized. By taking into consideration the marketing processes, development of marketing strategies, planning of the marketing programs, product planning and the similar topics are discussed. By deciding on how to implement competitor and client analysis and forecasting market opportunities, market analysis and strategies are combined.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction to the course and strategic marketing planning
2nd Week Environmental analysis: External, internal and customer environment
3rd Week SWOT analysis
4th Week Developing Marketing Objectives and Goals
5th Week Market Segmentation and Target Market Selection
6th Week Formulation of Marketing Strategies
7th Week Formulation of Marketing Strategies (Product Strategies)
8th Week Mid-term examination
9th Week Formulation of Marketing Strategies (Price strategies)
10th Week Formulation of Marketing Strategies (Distribution Strategies)
11th Week Formulation of Marketing Strategies (Promotion strategies)
12th Week Implementation of the Marketing Plan and Control
13th Week Budgeting, Control, ethical Considerations
14th Week Project presentation
15th Week General Review
Recommended or Required ReadingFerrell, O.C. ; M. D. Hartline (2011). Marketing Strategy, South Western Publishing
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 40
Project 1 15
Total(%) 55
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 55
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 45
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 20 20
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work
Preparation for Final exam
Course hours
Preparation for Midterm exam
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 20 20
Homework
Total Work Load40
Total Work Load / 30 (h)1.33
ECTS Credit of the Course10
Language of InstructionEnglish
Work Placement(s)No
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