MARKETNG 1001 - Introduction to Marketing I

North Terrace Campus - Quadmester 4 - 2015

This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the principles of Marketing. There will be a focus on the management of the marketing activities and how marketing relates to overall organisational functioning, including the management of exchange processes between business units and consumers and between firms. It will include topics such as environmental analysis, industry and competitor analysis, objective setting, marketing strategies, market mix components, and finally implementation and control mechanisms. Additionally, the course will provide opportunities for the practical implementation of the concepts covered and the development of problem solving skills by means of face-to-face seminars and tutorials, online learning and a marketing practice simulation.

  • General Course Information
    Course Details
    Course Code MARKETNG 1001
    Course Introduction to Marketing I
    Coordinating Unit Adelaide Business School
    Term Quadmester 4
    Level Undergraduate
    Location/s North Terrace Campus
    Units 3
    Contact Up to 3 hours per week
    Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y
    Incompatible MARKETNG 2009, MARKETNG 2500 AND WINEMKTG 1013WT IN SEMESTER 1 & 2
    Course Description This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the principles of Marketing. There will be a focus on the management of the marketing activities and how marketing relates to overall organisational functioning, including the management of exchange processes between business units and consumers and between firms. It will include topics such as environmental analysis, industry and competitor analysis, objective setting, marketing strategies, market mix components, and finally implementation and control mechanisms. Additionally, the course will provide opportunities for the practical implementation of the concepts covered and the development of problem solving skills by means of face-to-face seminars and tutorials, online learning and a marketing practice simulation.
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    Course Timetable

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  • Learning Outcomes
    Course Learning Outcomes
    Knowledge and Understanding
    This course is designed to provide students with a basic understanding of the fundamental principles of Marketing. There will be a focus on the management of the marketing activities and how marketing relates to the overall organisational functioning and how the individual elements of marketing are coordinated in a strategic manner. Additionally, the course will aim to provide some opportunities for the practical implementation of the main concepts covered and the development of problem solving skills through the use of case studies.

    Leaning Objectives
    By the end of this course students should be able to:
    1. Understand fundamental principles of marketing
    2. Explain marketing concepts and ideas in their own words
    3. Develop an organisation’s marketing strategy and implementation as part of a simulation
    4. Think strategically about marketing issues
    5. Successfully work as a team
    6. Develop an argument and express themselves clearly in written and oral communication
    7. Consider ethical issues
    University Graduate Attributes

    This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:

    University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s)
    Knowledge and understanding of the content and techniques of a chosen discipline at advanced levels that are internationally recognised. 1, 2, 3, 4
    The ability to locate, analyse, evaluate and synthesise information from a wide variety of sources in a planned and timely manner. 1, 2, 3, 4
    An ability to apply effective, creative and innovative solutions, both independently and cooperatively, to current and future problems. 3, 4
    Skills of a high order in interpersonal understanding, teamwork and communication. 5, 6
    A proficiency in the appropriate use of contemporary technologies. 1, 2, 3, 5, 6
    A commitment to continuous learning and the capacity to maintain intellectual curiosity throughout life. All objectives
    A commitment to the highest standards of professional endeavour and the ability to take a leadership role in the community. All objectives
    An awareness of ethical, social and cultural issues within a global context and their importance in the exercise of professional skills and responsibilities. 7
  • Learning Resources
    Required Resources
    The textbook for the course will be Lamb, C.W., Hair, J.F., McDaniel, M., Summers, J., and Gardiner, M. (2013) MKTG2, 2nd Asia-Pacific Edition, Cengage Learning Australia Pty Ltd (9780170193566) This text is also available as an e-book. The textbook has a related website address which provides additional and updated material including relevant websites and self-testing tools.

    The simulation required for this course is Practice Marketing from McGraw Hill. You will be provided with information on how to purchase simulation access in the first lecture.
    Recommended Resources
    Pay as much attention as possible to the marketing activities going on around you. You can do this in a number of ways:
    • Develop close liaison with marketing managers where you work (if you are employed);
    • Regular monitoring of the local business media;
    • Daily scrutiny of a business newspaper;
    • Attend relevant seminars and networking events (e.g. AMI, Emerging Marketers)
    • Accessing business publications on the internet (e.g. Marketing Magazine, B&T).
    • Observation of marketing during daily activities (e.g. shopping, watching TV)
    If you do this in combination with studying this course, it will help you get a deep understanding of marketing activities and related strategic thinking.
    Online Learning
    Resources for this course are available from the relevant MyUni site.
  • Learning & Teaching Activities
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  • Assessment

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    1. Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
    2. Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
    3. Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
    4. Assessment must maintain academic standards.

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    Submission

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    Course Grading

    Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

    M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
    Grade Mark Description
    FNS   Fail No Submission
    F 1-49 Fail
    P 50-64 Pass
    C 65-74 Credit
    D 75-84 Distinction
    HD 85-100 High Distinction
    CN   Continuing
    NFE   No Formal Examination
    RP   Result Pending

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