MARKETNG 2010 - Marketing Strategy
North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2024
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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 BuildingCourse Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .
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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.
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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
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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 per week to their studies. This means that you are expected to commit approximately 9 hours for a three-unit course or 13 hours for a four-unit course, of private study outside of your regular classes.
Students in this course are expected to attend their tutorial class each week.
Learning Activities Summary
Wk 1
Introduction to Market Strategy - Lecture
Wk 2
Corporate strategies - Lect & Tut
Wk 3
Business strategies - Lect & Tut
Wk 4
Identifying opportunities - Lect & Tut
Wk 5
Targeting - Lect & Tut
Wk 6
Positioning - Lect & Tut
Wk 7
Strategic branding - Lect & Tut
Wk 8
Entry strategies - Lect & Tut
Wk 9
Growth strategies - Lect & Tut
Wk10
Strategies in maturity and decline - Lect ^ Tut
Wk 11
Stratgies for customer retention - Lect & Tut
Wk12
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Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
Assessment Task Task type Weighting Learning outcome Online quizzes x 5 Individual 15% 1-4 Strategic marketing plan Group 30% 1-5 Participation Individual 10% 1-5 Exam Individual 45% 1-4
Assessment Related Requirements
Students undertaking the course are expected to satisfy all following assessment requirements:
1. To gain a pass for this course, a mark of at least 45% must be obtained on the examination as well as a total of at least 50% overall on all assessments. Students not achieving the minimum exam mark will be awarded no more than 49.
2. Students are encouraged to check their marks and notify the Lecturer-in-Charge of any discrepancies.
3. All assignments will be checked for plagiarism via TurnItIn through the MyUni website. This is a computer programme that detects plagiarised work.
This course has Group Work. Please note, in life you must work with other people, some may have different communication styles, working styles, levels of ability. Typically ALL group members receive the same mark for the group assignment. It is up to the group to work co-operatively together and ensure everyone does their fair share. If there is sufficient evidence to suggest a group member has NOT participated and contributed, the Lecturer in Charge reserves the right to adjust marks.
For ALL assessable works, please use quality research sources. This means you DO NOT use Wikipedia, blogs, Kwintessential, unknown websites with no authors (unless they are government or industry or corporate sites). So do not use essay sites, case study sites, slideshare. Some theory sources are useful for all pieces.Assessment Detail
1. Biweekly quiz (x5) 15%
Every two weeks a quiz will be posted on Canvas containing 10 multiple choice questions to be completed in 15 minutes. The questions will relate to the topic and lecture material from the previous 2 weeks (this can also include questions relating to the simnulation itself). The quiz will be available online from the Friday until the Sunday night. Failure to complete the quiz in the time period will result in a zero grade for that quiz. A medical certificate must be provided if a quiz is missed due to health reasons.
2. Strategic Marketing Plan 25%
Each company (group) will formulate a strategic marketing plan for their chosen company in written format. The strategic marketing plan should identify and analyse emerging strategic concerns and opportunities. Then, leverage overarching strategic development and marketing mix tactics in order to suggest ways for the company to progress forward and grow. A basic structure for the strategic marketing plan is:
Executive Summary
Background: Who is the company, what do they do, brief overview of problem
Situation Analysis: Industry, Brand and Competitor Analysis e.g., 7 domains
Strategy Development and Objectives: What overarching strategy should be used by the company to resolve problems that have arisen in the situation analysis e.g., Flank-attack, Ansoff's matrix
STP + Marketing Mix Tactics: On a tactical level how might the brand think to achieve this strategy e.g., new product development, advertising (these should be brief ideas/recommendations)
Implementation and Evaluation: How do we know if the plan is succeeding? What key metrics do we need to look at?
Word limit: 3000 words
3. Participation 10%
This mark is not just for attendance at any tutorials,but involves students actively participating with feedback, ideas and answers. There will be weekly activities and informal presentations throughout the semester that will count toward the participation mark.
4. Final exam (45%): The format and exam approach will be discussed in class
All students must pass the final exam to pass the subject. Those who would have an overall
passing grade, but have failed the final exam will be returned with a failing mark irrespective of what their actual final mark might have been.
To gain a pass, a mark of at least 45% must be obtained on the examination as well as a total of at least 50% overall.
Legible hand-writing and the quality of English expression are considered to be integral parts of the assessment process. Marks may be deducted in the final examination because of poor hand-writing.
Assessment marks prior to the final exam will be provided at the final Review lecture. Students are encouraged to check their marks and notify the lecturer-in-charge of any discrepancies
Submission
Extensions to the due date of individual assessment may be granted under special circumstances. An extension request based on illness or on exceptional personal circumstances must include the "Supporting Statement / Certification Form" that is page 4 of the Supplementary Assessment application available at: www.adelaide.edu.au/student/exams/pdfs/supp_applic.pdf
Students applying for an extension based on medical reasons must visit their medical practitioner, with that approved University form, and have the medical practitioner complete it. A normal doctor's certificate will not be accepted. For supplementary examination on compassionate grounds refer to: http://www.adelaide.edu.au/student/exams/pdfs/supp_applic.pdf
Quality of English expression is considered to be an integral part of the assessment process. Marks may be deducted because of grammar and spelling.
Presentation of Assignments
Please retain a copy of all assignments submitted.
Markers can refuse to accept assignments which do not have a signed acknowledgement of the University’s Policy on Plagiarism: www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/230/.
For this course, students are required to submit their assignment via MyUni
It is the students’ responsibility to ensure that copies of assignments have been received by the teaching staff.
Assignment Guidelines including Referencing Details
A copy of the Communication Skills Guide will have been given to you at the beginning of your program. This guide will assist you structure your assignments. A copy of the guide can also be downloaded from http://www.business.adelaide.edu.au/about/publications/colour_communication_skills.pdf
This publication also provides guidelines on a range of other important communication skills including writing essays and management reports, making oral presentations etc. In preparing any written piece of assessment for your undergraduate studies it is important to draw on the relevant ‘literature’ to support critical analysis. Also essential is to reference the literature used. Correct referencing is important because it identifies the source of the ideas and arguments that you present, and sometimes the source of the actual words you use, and helps to avoid the problem of plagiarism.
Further assistance with referencing is available from the Faculty’s Learning Support Advisors. The contact details are provided on page 6 of the Communication Skills Guide.
Late Assignment Submission
Students are expected to submit their work by the due date to maintain a fair and equitable system. Extensions will generally only be given for medical or other serious reasons. All requests for extensions must be emailed to the lecturer in charge of the course before the due date. Each request will be assessed on its merits. A late assignment (without prior arrangement) will be penalised by a 5% mark reduction for each day that it is late.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 .
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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.
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Student Support
- Academic Integrity for Students
- Academic Support with Maths
- Academic Support with writing and study skills
- Careers Services
- Library Services for Students
- LinkedIn Learning
- Student Life Counselling Support - Personal counselling for issues affecting study
- Students with a Disability - Alternative academic arrangements
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Policies & Guidelines
This section contains links to relevant assessment-related policies and guidelines - all university policies.
- Academic Credit Arrangements Policy
- Academic Integrity Policy
- Academic Progress by Coursework Students Policy
- Assessment for Coursework Programs Policy
- Copyright Compliance Policy
- Coursework Academic Programs Policy
- Intellectual Property Policy
- IT Acceptable Use and Security Policy
- Modified Arrangements for Coursework Assessment Policy
- Reasonable Adjustments to Learning, Teaching & Assessment for Students with a Disability Policy
- Student Experience of Learning and Teaching Policy
- Student Grievance Resolution Process
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