Marketing Strategy and Planning

MKT30016 12.5 Credit Points Hawthorn, Online, Sarawak Available to incoming Study Abroad and Exchange students

Duration

  • One Semester or equivalent
     
    This unit will be delivered on-line in Semester 2 2020.

     

Contact hours

  • 36

2020 teaching periods

Hawthorn

Higher Ed. Semester 2

Dates:
3 Aug 20 - 1 Nov 20

Results:
8 Dec 20

Last self enrolment:
16 Aug 20

Census:
31 Aug 20
More teaching periods

Swinburne Online

Teaching Period 3

Dates:
2 Nov 20 - 7 Feb 21

Results:
2 Mar 21

Last self enrolment:
15 Nov 20

Census:
27 Nov 20

Prerequisites

175 Credit Points from a Bachelor Degree
and one of either:
 
Plus 

Corequisites

Nil

Aims and objectives

This unit aims to develop an understanding of the essential elements of marketing strategy, such as strategy formulation, planning, implementation and control in the contemporary business environment. This unit also aims to develop a student's analytical and creative skills in applying strategic decision-making frameworks to particular offerings, and to prepare a comprehensive strategy and plan that delivers the desired business outcomes. To design an effective marketing strategy to create and sustain superior performance, students will research, analyse and synthesise critical information from diverse sources. Students will apply these skills and knowledge into practical, realistic and dynamic global environments.
 
Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:
 
1. Develop strategies and research-based responses to address real world issues and problems using relevant decision making theories and frameworks
2. Analyse and synthesise information from diverse sources relating to the global competitor environment and global customer base for an organisation
3. Prepare an integrated and comprehensive marketing plan and associated budget to meet a company’s overall mission
4. Apply teamwork knowledge and skills in effective collaboration across a range of activities and contexts