Aims

This module provides students with a comprehensive introduction to marketing, its key principles, core concepts. The range of concepts that students will be introduced to include consumer behaviour, market research, the 7P’s of marketing, and current issues. By the end of the module, students will be fully equipped with the knowledge and skills required to undertake the paired module MKT1028 Essentials of Marketing Part 2.

Outline Of Syllabus

1. Marketing and strategy Fundamentals
2. Marketing Mix Decisions
3. Marketing Applications

Teaching Rationale And Relationship

Lectures convey the key principles of marketing and give the opportunity for further discussion to take place. They provide the best format for introducing new theory, presenting illustrative case studies and stimulating, where appropriate, in-class discussion.
Formative assessment takes place as follows:
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Assessment Rationale And Relationship

The unseen exam encourages students to demonstrate their understanding of the subject area without recourse to notes or books. By making all questions compulsory students are forced to confront all aspects of the course material. Multiple choice exams are appropriate for testing a wide understanding of introductory level theory.