Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
SAYA-0023
Organization's ID:
BUS203
Organization:
Location:
Online
Length:
Self-Paced (82 hours)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 principles of marketing
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to provide a detailed introduction to the entire marketing process, identifying a customer base and the range of marketing decisions that an organization must make in order to create value that appeals to consumers.

Learning Outcomes:

  • describe the fundamental marketing concepts and terminology
  • explain the difference between marketing, advertising, and sales
  • describe the process of market research
  • describe the concept of pricing
  • explain product strategy, including the concepts of product life cycle, positioning, and pricing
  • define competition and explain competitive analysis
  • analyze the process of distribution and explain marketing channels
  • identify the key elements of product promotions
  • explain how to develop a marketing plan and apply the principles of marketing in creating a marketing plan
  • explain social media's place in the integrated marketing communications process

General Topics:

  • Marketing definition and principles
  • Segmenting, targeting, and positioning
  • Customers and marketing research
  • Life cycles, offers, supply chains, and pricing
  • Distribution and promotion
  • Launching a marketing campaign
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Computer Based Training
  • Discussion
  • Lectures
  • Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
Supplemental Materials