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MARKETNG 2010 - Marketing Strategy

North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2024

The course examines the development and implementation of marketing strategy by providing an understanding of the key considerations when developing marketing strategies. Topics: environmental analysis, portfolio analysis, forecasting, product-market definition, competitive analysis, strategic approaches and assessment of offerings, marketing strategy implementation. This course requires that students have a strong foundation of marketing knowledge gained from Introduction to Marketing (in particular a knowledge of market segmentation).

  • General Course Information
    Course Details
    Course Code MARKETNG 2010
    Course Marketing Strategy
    Coordinating Unit Marketing
    Term Semester 1
    Level Undergraduate
    Location/s North Terrace Campus
    Units 3
    Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y
    Prerequisites MARKETNG 1001 or MARKETNG 1001OUA
    Incompatible MARKETNG 3503
    Assessment Peer assessment, assignments, case studies and final exam
    Course Staff

    Course Coordinator: Mr Nigel Barker

    Course Coordinator: Mr Nigel Barker

    Email: nigel.barker@adelaide.edu.au

    Phone: 0408 890 174

    Location: Room 13.30, Level 13, Nexus 10 Building
    Course Timetable

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

  • Learning Outcomes
    Course Learning Outcomes
    1. Undertake analysis of consumer and business needs to identify changing market segments.

    2. Explain and evaluate strategic options for a firm given an understanding of a segmented market context.

    3. Undertake a competitor analysis within a segmented market context.

    4. Identify suitable positioning characteristics and position a product within a market segment context.

    5. Work effectively as a team member.
    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.

    1-4

    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.

    1-4

    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.

    5

    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.

    1-5

    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.

    1-5

    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.

    1-5
  • Learning Resources
    Required Resources
    Walker, O,. Gountas, J,. , Mavondo, F,. Mullins, J,. "Marketing Strategy: A Decision Focussed Approach".  McGraw-Hill, (Any version or year)
    Recommended Resources
    Palmatier, Robert and Shrihari Sidhar (2017), Marketing Strategy: Based on First Principles and
    Data Analytics, Palgrave Macmillan Education.
  • Learning & Teaching Activities
    Learning & Teaching Modes
    Lectures and tutorials involve students in learning activities including content, case studies and other relevant case studies. Case studies will be used to appreciate the benefits and limitations of rational planning processes and ways to manage in quickly changing business environments.
    Workload

    The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

    The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
     
    The University expects full-time students (i.e. those taking 12 units per semester) to devote a total of 48 hours p