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MODULE DESCRIPTOR
Module Title
Marketing Management
Reference CB3044 Version 1
Created September 2022 SCQF Level SCQF 9
Approved July 2019 SCQF Points 15
Amended July 2019 ECTS Points 7.5

Aims of Module
To equip students with an in-depth understanding of the principles of marketing along with the ability to analyse, appraise and undertake effective marketing decision making. The module is designed to enable students to apply state-of-the-art marketing concepts that allow 360-degree communication along the customer journey. Through investigation of modern digital marketing developments, students gain the competence to succeed in modern omni-channel marketing businesses.

Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
1 Demonstrate contemporary challenges in marketing management.
2 Differentiate products and services by experience marketing
3 Assess marketing channels to 360-degree combinations of online and offline activities between companies and customers.
4 Analyse changing customer behaviour concerning the customer journey and customer touchpoints.

Indicative Module Content
The module covers the following topic areas - marketing in context with other business functions and the business environment; development of the marketing concept; marketing mix; buying behaviour; market research; market research; market segmentation; targeting and positioning; product planning and branding; distribution; pricing; integrated marketing communications; marketing of services; planning, implementation and control of marketing programmes; ethical and social issues.

Module Delivery
The module is a lecture-based unit, supplemented by interactive tutorials and directed study, including case studies and group work.

Indicative Student Workload Full Time Part Time
Contact Hours N/A 40
Non-Contact Hours N/A 110
Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours N/A N/A
TOTAL N/A 150
Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body    

ASSESSMENT PLAN
If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only.
Component 1
Type: Coursework Weighting: 40% Outcomes Assessed: 1, 2, 3, 4
Description: Individual reflective report
Component 2
Type: Coursework Weighting: 60% Outcomes Assessed: 1, 2, 3, 4
Description: Group report

MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR
Explanatory Text
The calculation of the overall grade for this module is based on 40% weighting of Coursework 1 (horizontal axis) and 60% weighting of Coursework 2 (vertical axis) components. An overall minimum grade D is required to pass the module.
Coursework:
Coursework: A B C D E F NS
A A A B B C E
B B B B C C E
C B C C C D E
D C C D D D E
E C D D E E E
F E E E E F F
NS Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination

Module Requirements
Prerequisites for Module None.
Corequisites for module None.
Precluded Modules None.

INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY
1 Kotler, Philip/ Kartajaya, Hermawan/ Setiawan, Iwan (2021): Marketing 5.0 Technologie fuer die Menschheit. Frankfurt: Campus.
2 Karsten Kilian/ Kreutzer Ralf T. (2022): Digitale Markenfuehrung Digital Branding in Zeiten divergierender Maerkte. Wiesbaden: SpringerGabler.
3 Rusnjak, Andreas/ Schallmo, Daniel R.A. (Hg.) (2018): Customer Experience im Zeitalter des Kunden. Wiesbaden: SpringerGabler.


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