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Introduction

This unit introduces the principles of marketing in business and the influence of consumers and the external environment. You will explore why and how a business identifies and analyses the markets for its services, products and experiences. This will include an appreciation of the scope of the marketing practitioner, value propositions, marketing theory, brand messages, customer relationship management, marketing channels and marketing analytics. This unit aims to equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary to develop and execute effective marketing campaigns and measure their success using data analytics.

Summary

Unit name Business Marketing
Unit code ZAA134
Credit points 12.5
College/School University College
Discipline Pathways
Coordinator Mrs Cecilia Lawler
Available as an elective? Yes
Delivered By University of Tasmania
Level Introductory

Availability

Location Study period Attendance options Available to
Online Semester 2 This unit is available through off-campus delivery Available to International Students Available to Domestic Students Available to Domestic Students
  • Key:
  • This unit is available through on-campus delivery On-campus
  • This unit is available through off-campus delivery Off-Campus
  • Available to International Students International students
  • Available to Domestic Students Domestic students
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Key Dates

Study Period Start date Census date WW date End date
Semester 2 20/7/2025 18/8/2025 7/9/2025 25/10/2025

* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).

Unit census dates currently displaying for 2025 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2025 will be available from the 1st October 2024. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

  • Describe and analyse market drivers and marketing data and strategies
  • Communicate marketing messages for products, services and experiences
  • Create a marketing campaign.
  • Evaluate marketing messages and campaigns using digital and social media analytics
  • Reflect on acquired behaviours and skills for future practitioner roles in 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
080505 $2,124.00 $1,663.00 not applicable $3,128.00
  • Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
  • HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility3
  • FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility4

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2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.

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Requisites

Mutual Exclusions

You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:

BMA151/BMA251|ZAA104|ZAB104|ZAB117

Teaching

Teaching Pattern

On-campus students: Weekly online 2 hour tutorial; 2 x half to full day workshops per semester.

Off-campus students: Weekly online 2 hour tutorial; 2 x half to full day online workshops per semester.

AssessmentAT1: Case Study: Customer Relationship Management (25%)|AT2: Marketing Concept Poster or 30 Second Video and Reflection (35%)|AT3: Digital Marketing Campaign and Reflection (40%)
TimetableView the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

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Required

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

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