Description
This module provides students with an introduction to the fundamentals of contemporary marketing theory and practice.
Aims
The aim of this module is to provide students with a thorough understanding of the theoretical foundations of marketing practice.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this module the student should be able to:
1. Demonstrate an understanding of the elements of the internal and external marketing environment.
2. Illustrate the facets of the marketing mix in relationship to the target market, competitive and other relevant market conditions.
3. Develop a marketing mix solution for a specified marketing problem.
Indicative Content
1 Making sense of marketing
Defining the nature of marketing within the contemporary environment. Discuss twhe digital transformation of the marketing function.
2 The Marketing Environment
Discussing methods of evaluating the marketing environment including the use of digital tools and market research. Discussing the importance of customers, competitors and other stakeholders in the marketing environment to business performance.
3 The Marketing Mix
The evolution of the marketing mix and the informed alignment of the elements of the mix to support organisational goals and objectives.
4 Managing the Marketing Practice
The influences and issues involved in making marketing decisions e.g. globalisation, sustainability and understanding the customer.
Teaching and Learning Work Loads
| Teaching and Learning Method | Hours |
| Lecture | 12 |
| Tutorial/Seminar | 12 |
| Practical Activity | 24 |
| Assessment | 50 |
| Independent | 102 |
| Total | 200 |
Guidance notes
SCQF Level - The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework provides an indication of the complexity of award qualifications and associated learning and operates on an ascending numeric scale from Levels 1-12 with SCQF Level 10 equating to a Scottish undergraduate Honours degree.
Credit Value – The total value of SCQF credits for the module. 20 credits are the equivalent of 10 ECTS credits. A full-time student should normally register for 60 SCQF credits per semester.
Disclaimer
We make every effort to ensure that the information on our website is accurate but it is possible that some changes may occur prior to the academic year of entry. The modules listed in this catalogue are offered subject to availability during academic year 2021/22 , and may be subject to change for future years.
