| Semester 2, 2020 Online | |
| Short Description: | Marketing Strategy |
| Units : | 1 |
| Faculty or Section : | Faculty of Business, Education, Law and Arts |
| School or Department : | School of Management and Enterprise |
| Student contribution band : | Band 3 |
| ASCED code : | 080505 - Marketing |
| Grading basis : | Graded |
Staffing
Examiner:
Requisites
Pre-requisite: MKT1001
Other requisites
Students are required to have access to a personal computer, e-mail capabilities and Internet access to UConnect. Current details of computer requirements can be found at .
Rationale
In addition to being conversant with the concepts, principles, theories and processes associated with the marketing discipline, marketing practitioners must also be able to identify and address strategic marketing decision making issues which invariably arise in all organisations. These strategy related issues require skills in marketing problem diagnosis and in identification and evaluation of potential strategic solutions. It is now widely accepted that a strategic perspective is the essential building block for successful marketing practice and this course provides students with the marketing knowledge and skills necessary for successful marketing strategy decision making.
Synopsis
This course builds upon and consolidates previously acquired knowledge of marketing concepts, principles, theories and processes. The course introduces the theory and practice underpinning strategic marketing planning and develops a sound understanding of strategic analysis and marketing strategy alternatives. Students will get the opportunity to conduct a marketing audit for a selected product or organisation and then build upon this by developing a marketing plan to address specific organisational marketing strategy issues/problems.
Objectives
On successful completion of this course students should be able to:
- synthesise marketing strategy knowledge, concepts, theories, principles and processes;
- think critically, constructively and logically about marketing strategy related issues, problems and theoretical debates;
- communicate clearly and concisely in presenting relevant marketing strategy knowledge and ideas to a range of audiences;
- apply marketing strategy related knowledge and technical skills to resolve problems and make ethical decisions across a range of institutional, national and global contexts;
- use initiative, creativity and judgement to plan and implement marketing strategy related professional projects.
Topics
| Description | Weighting(%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Overview of marketing strategy and the strategic marketing planning process | 8.00 |
| 2. | Ethics and social responsibility in marketing decision making | 8.00 |
| 3. | Situation analysis: internal environment | 8.00 |
| 4. | Situation analysis: external environment | 8.00 |
| 5. | SWOT/TOWS analysis and the development of marketing goals/objectives | 8.00 |
| 6. | Common strategic marketing decision making tools/models | 10.00 |
| 7. | Product strategy | 8.00 |
| 8. | Pricing strategy | 8.00 |
| 9. | Distribution and supply chain strategy | 8.00 |
| 10. | Integrated marketing communication strategy | 8.00 |
| 11. | Writing/documenting the marketing plan | 10.00 |
| 12. | Implementation and control of the marketing plan | 8.00 |
Text and materials required to be purchased or accessed
ALL textbooks and materials available to be purchased can be sourced from (unless otherwise stated). (https://omnia.usq.edu.au/textbooks/?year=2020&sem=02&subject1=MKT3007)
Please for alternative purchase options from USQ Bookshop. (https://omnia.usq.edu.au/info/contact/)
Reference materials
Student workload expectations
| Activity | Hours |
|---|---|
| Assignments | 70.00 |
| Directed 精东传媒app | 45.00 |
| Examinations | 2.00 |
| Private 精东传媒app | 43.00 |
Assessment details
| Description | Marks out of | Wtg (%) | Due Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASSIGNMENT 1 | 40 | 20 | 20 Aug 2020 | (see note 1) |
| ASSIGNMENT 2 | 100 | 40 | 08 Oct 2020 | (see note 2) |
| TAKE HOME EXAM | 60 | 40 | End S2 | (see note 3) |
Notes
- Marketing Situation Analysis
- Marketing Plan
- This will be a take home exam. Students will be provided further instruction regarding the exam by their examiner via 精东传媒appDesk. The examination date will be available via UConnect when the Alternate Assessment Schedule has been released.
Important assessment information
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Attendance requirements:
Online: There are no attendance requirements for this course. However, it is the students' responsibility to study all material provided to them or required to be accessed by them to maximise their chance of meeting the objectives of the course and to be informed of course-related activities and administration.
On-campus: It is the students' responsibility to attend and participate appropriately in all activities (such as lectures, tutorials, laboratories and practical work) scheduled for them, and to study all material provided to them or required to be accessed by them to maximise their chance of meeting the objectives of the course and to be informed of course-related activities and administration. -
Requirements for students to complete each assessment item satisfactorily:
Due to COVID-19 the requirements for S2 2020 are: To satisfactorily complete an individual assessment item a student must achieve at least 50% of the marks for that item.
Requirements after S2, 2020:
To satisfactorily complete an individual assessment item a student must achieve at least 50% of the marks. (Depending upon the requirements in Statement 4 below, students may not have to satisfactorily complete each assessment item to receive a passing grade in this course.) -
Penalties for late submission of required work:
Students should refer to the Assessment Procedure (point 4.2.4) -
Requirements for student to be awarded a passing grade in the course:
Due to COVID-19 the requirements for S2 2020 are: To be assured of receiving a passing grade a student must achieve at least 50% of the total weighted marks available for the course.
Requirements after S2, 2020:
To be assured of receiving a passing grade a student must achieve at least 50% of the total weighted marks available for the course. -
Method used to combine assessment results to attain final grade:
The final grades for students will be assigned on the basis of the aggregate of the weighted marks obtained for each of the summative assessment items in the course. -
Examination information:
Due to COVID-19 the requirements for S2 2020 are: An Open Examination is one in which candidates may have access to any printed or written material and a calculator during the examination.
Requirements after S2, 2020:
This is a closed examination. Candidates are allowed to bring only writing and drawing instruments into the examination. -
Examination period when Deferred/Supplementary examinations will be held:
Due to COVID-19 the requirements for S2 2020 are: The details regarding deferred/supplementary examinations will be communicated at a later date.
Requirements after S2, 2020:
Any Deferred or Supplementary examinations for this course will be held during the next examination period. -
精东传媒app Student Policies:
Students should read the USQ policies: Definitions, Assessment and Student Academic Misconduct to avoid actions which might contravene 精东传媒app policies and practices. These policies can be found at .
Assessment notes
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Referencing in assignments:
Harvard (AGPS) is the referencing system required in this course. Students should use Harvard (AGPS) style in their assignments to format details of the information sources they have cited in their work. The Harvard (AGPS) style to be used is defined by the USQ Library's referencing guide at .