MANAGEMT 7124OL - Marketing for Managers

Online - Online Teaching 1 - 2024

Marketing lies at the core of all enterprise activity. Whatever the character or size of your entity, its revenue and resources can come from only one place - the marketplace. Whether the enterprise is Private or Public Sector, Not for Profit or Start-up, all enterprises are dependent on interactions with customers, donors, buyers or clients. This is the central tenet to marketing. In larger enterprises it is marketing managers who are primarily responsible for keeping their company close to these 'customers'. In the majority of today's enterprises this thinking is embedded into many roles. This course offers an introduction to marketing thought and action. The course explains the nature and purpose of marketing and the fundamentals of each of the most important marketing tasks. It analyses the need for customer orientation, the evaluation of markets and the targeting of market opportunities. It examines consumer and buyer behaviour and the role of market information. In addition, the course explains how to integrate product and service decisions with those on pricing, distribution and promotion.

  • General Course Information
    Course Details
    Course Code MANAGEMT 7124OL
    Course Marketing for Managers
    Coordinating Unit Management
    Term Online Teaching 1
    Level Postgraduate Coursework
    Location/s Online
    Units 3
    Available for Study Abroad and Exchange N
    Restrictions Available only to Master of Business Administration (Health Management), Master of Business Administration (Online), Graduate Diploma and Graduate Certificate students
    Course Description Marketing lies at the core of all enterprise activity. Whatever the character or size of your entity, its revenue and resources can come from only one place - the marketplace. Whether the enterprise is Private or Public Sector, Not for Profit or Start-up, all enterprises are dependent on interactions with customers, donors, buyers or clients. This is the central tenet to marketing.
    In larger enterprises it is marketing managers who are primarily responsible for keeping their company close to these 'customers'. In the majority of today's enterprises this thinking is embedded into many roles.
    This course offers an introduction to marketing thought and action. The course explains the nature and purpose of marketing and the fundamentals of each of the most important marketing tasks. It analyses the need for customer orientation, the evaluation of markets and the targeting of market opportunities. It examines consumer and buyer behaviour and the role of market information. In addition, the course explains how to integrate product and service decisions with those on pricing, distribution and promotion.
    Course Staff

    Course Coordinator: Associate Professor Steve Goodman


    Program Coordinator contact details: MBA Online

    Name: Lorraine Caruso

    Email: lorraine.caruso@adelaide.edu.au 
    Course Timetable

    The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.

  • Learning Outcomes
    Course Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course/subject, students will be able to:

    1 Use appropriate marketing frameworks to analyse the performance and current situation of an enterprise to assist in making decisions related to marketing.
    2 Examine marketing practices and relevant data to formulate strategic recommendations to improve enterprise performance.
    3 Evaluate information related to enterprise performance critically to synthesise new knowledge to guide management decisions.
    4 Critique marketing strategies and communicate issues and problems using relevant theories, concepts and methods.
    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)

    Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth

    Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.

    1, 2

    Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving

    Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.

    1,2,3,4

    Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills

    Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.

    2,3,4

    Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness

    Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.

    1,2,3,4

    Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency

    Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.

    2,3,4

    Attribute 6: Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural competency

    Graduates have an understanding of, and respect for, Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander values, culture and knowledge.

    .

    Attribute 7: Digital capabilities

    Graduates are well prepared for living, learning and working in a digital society.

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    Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence

    Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.

    3, 4
  • Learning Resources
    Required Resources
    Marketing for Managers Custom Text TBA
    Online Learning
    The course is delivered over a 6 week period. ‘Time’ is one of our most precious resources and to cover an MBA Course in that time needs planning. This link provides some ideas on Time Management.

    The Course is more than absorbing information. The activities and interactions are designed to help you synthesise and be able
    to apply them. Discussion with others, sharing different perspectives through the tutorials and Discussion Board is a great way to hone your ideas, test interpretations and enjoy the journey.

  • Learning & Teaching Activities
    Learning & Teaching Modes

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    Workload

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    Learning Activities Summary

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  • Assessment

    The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:

    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.

    Assessment Summary

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    Assessment Detail

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    Submission

    No information currently available.

    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

    Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.

    Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.

    Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.

  • Student Feedback

    The University places a high priority on approaches to learning and teaching that enhance the student experience. Feedback is sought from students in a variety of ways including on-going engagement with staff, the use of online discussion boards and the use of Student Experience of Learning and Teaching (SELT) surveys as well as GOS surveys and Program reviews.

    SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the University to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.

  • Student Support

    Counselling for Fully Online Postgraduate Students

    Fully online students can access counselling services here:

    Phone: 1800 512 155 (24/7) 

    SMS service: 0439 449 876 (24/7) 

    Email: info@assureprograms.com.au

    Go to the Study Smart Hub to learn more, or speak to your Student Success Advisor (SSA) on 1300 296 648 (Monday to Thursday, 8.30am–5pm ACST/ACDT, Friday, 8.30am–4.30pm ACST/ACDT)

  • Policies & Guidelines
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