Marketing: Design and Strategy unit (XPD012)

Introduction

This unit defines the marketing concept, the marketing management process, the marketing environment and marketing research. Students define and apply knowledge of various markets in which organisations operate and the ways in which they identify and select particular customer groups. Evaluation skills are applied to the major elements that comprise an organisation’s tactical marketing program and application to product planning and development from a marketing perspective enhances understanding. Contemporary challenges in international marketing are explored.

Summary

Unit name	Marketing: Design and Strategy
Unit code	XPD012
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Academic Division Learning Teaching Performance
Discipline	University Pathways
Coordinator	John Mtandwa
Available as an elective?	No
Delivered By	Third Party(ies): UP Education
Level	Foundation or Enabling

Learning Outcomes

• Define and apply knowledge of the marketing concept, the marketing management process, the marketing environment and marketing research
• Define and apply knowledge of the various markets in which organisations operate and the ways in which they identify and select particular customer groups
• Evaluate the major elements that comprise an organisation’s tactical marketing program and apply them to product planning and development from a marketing perspective
• Understand contemporary challenges in international marketing

Fee Information

Field of Education	Commencing Student Contribution 1,3	Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3	Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3	Domestic Full Fee 4
			not applicable

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² Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
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Teaching

Teaching Pattern	5 hours/week on-campus classes and 2 hours/week moderated online independent learning activities, over 13 teaching weeks.
Assessment	Participation (5%)|Assignment (10%)|Assignment (15%)|Group Presentation (20%)|Examination (50%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required	Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.

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