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Syllabus FALL 2018 MKT 500
Syllabus FALL 2018 MKT 500
E-mail: gsimon@ut.edu
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Required Materials: You MUST have the textbook, have your UT email address working, and have access to
Blackboard. You should also be proficient with Microsoft Word & PowerPoint or Prezi.
If you are not enrolled in, that is, you cannot see the course on Blackboard, see your
professor. If you have recently changed sections, you should also notify your professor, so
you are in the correct section of the course.
TEXTBOOK
Recommended: You will need access to websites, periodicals, and publications that keep you up-to-date
with current issues and topics related to this course. These resources are available online
and through the UT library.
Course Description.
MKT 500 studies the interacting business activities designed to plan, price, promote, and distribute want-
satisfying products to present and potential customers. The course incorporates current development in
marketing to acquaint students with the present-day challenges of marketing activities.
Learning Activities.
This class consists of a combination of class discussion, instructor lead lecture and discussions, student
lead discussion and group projects.
SYLLABUS – MKT 500 Introduction to Marketing
John H. Sykes College of Business, University of Tampa
Dr. Gary L. Simon
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Course Objectives.
Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:
1. Understand the main components of marketing
2. Explain how marketing both affects and is affected by the internal and external environment.
3. Recognize buying behaviors with regard to target marketing, segmentation, and positioning.
4. Explain the significance of the marketing mix and how those variables can be used in marketing plans.
5. Apply their understanding of marketing concepts and activities via oral and written assignments.
Evaluation Criteria.
Point Allocation.
This class is based on 1000 total possible points earnable and allocated as follows:
Possible points awarded at end of each of two designated units (see schedule)
Displays an excellent attitude and shows openness to learning. On time for the start of class and
after breaks; stayed for the entire class. Alert and attentive throughout class. Appears well-
36-50 prepared & able to answer questions correctly when called upon, including having read the
assigned chapters and cases prior to class. Contributes voluntarily with insights and thoughtful
questions. Clearly a positive influence on class dynamics. MISSED NO CLASSES.
Displays a generally good attitude and openness to learning. Is mostly on time for the start of
class and after breaks; stayed for the entire class. Is generally attentive throughout class. Appears
prepared but may hesitate or generalize the answer to questions when called upon and does not
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appear to have always read the assigned material before class. Maybe asked a question and
contributed voluntarily. Not a particularly positive or negative influence on class dynamics. MAY
HAVE MISSED ONE OR MORE CLASSES FOR REASON CONSIDERED VALID BY INSTRUCTOR.
Displays a generally indifferent attitude. May be late for the start of class or left early without
good reason, or is late returning after breaks. Is generally not attentive throughout class and does
0-25 not appear prepared; has trouble answering questions when called upon. Rarely contributes
during class. Not a positive influence on class dynamics. MISSED ONE OR MORE CLASSES FOR
REASON NOT CONSIDERED VALID BY INSTRUCTOR OR NO REASON GIVEN.
Any required absences, tardiness, and early departures should be sent via email to the professor. Notice regarding
your lack of attendance or punctuality should be provided before the incident or as soon after as possible. A ‘valid
reason’ for missing class is one that is beyond the student’s control, such as representing the University at an
officially sanctioned event (e.g. sports teams, competitions, etc.). Since we do not want you in class when you are
ill, this can be a ‘valid reason’, but picking someone up from the airport, for example, is probably not. It is at the
discretion of the professor as to how ‘valid’ a reason is for not participating.
SYLLABUS – MKT 500 Introduction to Marketing
John H. Sykes College of Business, University of Tampa
Dr. Gary L. Simon
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SPECIAL NOTE: This is not a traditional course format structured around lectures and taking notes. It is,
instead, highly participatory, and this means you must come to class prepared to discuss the material assigned. The
textbook is an excellent source for starting your preparation. What you are doing in other classes and what is
happening in the world may well relate to what we are discussing, too.
SPECIAL NOTE: While electronic devices may be used while in class, ALL SCREENS MUST BE BLACK DURING
YOUR CLASSMATES’ PRESENTATIONS unless you are asked by the presenters to access your device. Violation of this
policy will result in a reduction of your CAP points.
SPECIAL NOTE: You must be present for all of the Case Project presentations scheduled for the last several
sessions of the term. If you miss any of them, YOUR LETTER GRADE FOR THE COURSE WILL BE DROPPED BY ONE
FULL LETTER (example: the average of your completed work for the term is B, but since you missed a Case Project
presentation, you will receive a C for the term).
Quizzes.
There are several required online quizzes that are primarily designed to test your knowledge of terminology
and basic concepts covered in the textbook; these topics may or may not be discussed in class, so it is your
responsibility to read and study the assigned material.
All quizzes are on Blackboard.
o These quizzes are composed of multiple-choice questions that are randomly selected from a large
pool of questions.
o You will receive an announcement when each quiz is available, that is, it is open on Blackboard.
o Quizzes may only be accessed once, so you must be prepared before signing on to take the quiz.
You will not be able to signoff and return to the quiz later.
o All quizzes are timed. If you are not done when the time has expired, you will be locked out of the
quiz and any unanswered questions will count as incorrect.
o All quizzes will close at midnight on the date shown in the schedule (below). If you are not done
with the quiz by the closing time, you will be locked out and any unanswered questions will count
as incorrect.
There is NO MAKE-UP for missed quizzes. They must be taken during the designated period of time they are
available. See the syllabus for dates when each quiz will open and close.
The primary purpose of this assignment is for you to show your classmates and discuss with them how the
company or organization in the case demonstrates the marketing terms and concepts covered in the assigned
chapter(s).
Plan your presentation carefully so it is 30-45 minutes long. If you reach 40 minutes, you will be notified, and you
will have five more minutes to wrap-up. At the end of 45 minutes, you will be required to stop presenting. I may
allow the discussion to go longer if it is lively and relevant. You may use presentation software, flip charts, or any
other presentation materials, including handouts and displays, you feel will help you accomplish your objectives.
You will lead the class in a discussion of your case from the front of the classroom. You must conduct your case
discussion during the assigned class session. There is no makeup alternative for this assignment. So if you are not in
class to lead the discussion on the day assigned to you for any reason, you will not be able to make up this portion
of your grade (if you know in advance you will be unable to make the class, you might try to switch with one of your
classmates). The grading worksheet I use for this assignment can be found on Blackboard > Course Materials > Case
Presentation Assignment GRADING. There is no written requirement for this assignment to be handed in.
There are many good resources for learning how to analyze and present a case, so you may wish to do some
research and consult one or more of these sources.
As a group, you have a great deal of latitude in deciding how you choose to develop this case. You may use your
selected organization to show an excellent example of a good marketing strategy, a bad strategy, something in
between, a lucky occurrence or a well thought out approach, etc. You can develop the case as you see most
appropriate as a learning tool. Incorporate the marketing concepts covered in this course wherever appropriate.
SYLLABUS – MKT 500 Introduction to Marketing
John H. Sykes College of Business, University of Tampa
Dr. Gary L. Simon
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The group’s final product will be a written case report and an oral presentation to the class. The written case
report should be consistent with the requirements for written assignments as specified elsewhere in this syllabus.
The in-class presentation should be creative, energetic, and engaging; it should be about 1 hour long with Q & A to
follow. Your group’s in-class oral presentation should be well thought out and rehearsed, and you should engage
your classmates. You may use video to show interview segments or products, PowerPoint or other presentation
tools, product displays, demonstrations, and whatever else serves you presentation objectives. Note: reading from
PowerPoint slides will significantly diminish your presentation points.
The components of your case report and other details of this assignment, including how it will be submitted and
graded, can be found on Blackboard > Course Materials > GROUP PROJECT – WRITING A CASE. This project is a
significant part of your grade. Evaluation of the project will be based on the criteria contained in the evaluation
form posted on Blackboard. Group member evaluations are used to assess the contribution of each member of the
group, so individual grades of group members will be adjusted based on peer evaluations (see Confidential Team
Member Evaluation form on Blackboard under Course Material), so there is the possibility that not all group
members will receive the same grade for the project.
Promptness.
All work must be completed on time and when scheduled. Late work may not be accepted at the professor's
discretion, and any late work that may be accepted will receive a reduction in grade.
Presentation.
Presentations, whether written or oral, should be done with the following in mind:
Written assignments:
o SLOPPY PAPERS are not acceptable and MAY NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR CREDIT.
o Points will be deducted for incorrect English, poor grammar, and incorrect spelling.
o Use APA style, with in-text citations and a “References List”, to document all references used.
Wikipedia may NOT be used as a reference source.
o Papers must be typed in “Times New Roman” 12 point and double-spaced, unless otherwise
specified. Handwritten assignments are not accepted.
o For hard-copy assignments, i.e. those not submitted to Blackboard, staple all pages of an
assignment, and do not put any pages in individual plastic sleeves or binders.
Oral presentations:
o Should be done in a business-like manner that demonstrates poise, preparation, and organization.
o Appropriate dress, usually business-like attire, should be considered for major in-class
presentations.
o Every attempt will be made to alleviate conflicts, so discuss potential scheduling issues with the
professor as soon as you become aware of them.
o If you will be using any technical systems in your presentations, please make sure you are set up and
tested prior to class starting, so we do not have wasted time while you get ready.
All work must be accurate and factual with references used properly and completely documented, including in-
text citations. Document the source when making a claim; for example: Advertising expenditures have
increased in recent years. How do you know this? Document the source, including your course text and people
interviewed.
Tutoring Assistance.
Free tutoring assistance is available for some lower level graduate courses. For tutoring schedules and assistance,
contact the Academic Success Center, North Walker Hall, (813) 258-7251, ace@ut.edu or click here for the
Academic Success Centers webpage. You may use this service for help in understanding course material, preparing
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John H. Sykes College of Business, University of Tampa
Dr. Gary L. Simon
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for examinations, and in general, improving your grade. You may also wish to call upon the free resources provided
by the Saunders Writing Center in Plant Hall.
Course Policies
Reporting Sexual Violence/Title IX Matters
Sexual violence includes nonconsensual sexual contact and nonconsensual sexual intercourse (which is any type of
sexual contact without your explicit consent, including rape), dating violence, sexual harassment, sexual
exploitation, domestic violence, and stalking. You may reach out for confidential help (see contact info below) or
report an incident for investigation.
If you choose to write or speak about an incident of sexual violence and disclose that this violence occurred while
you were a UT student, the instructor is obligated to report the incident to the Title IX Deputy Coordinator for
Students. The purpose of this report is to provide a safe and nondiscriminatory environment for all students. The
Deputy Coordinator or his or her designee will contact you to let you know about the resources, accommodations,
and support services at UT and possibilities for holding the perpetrator accountable. If you do not want the Title IX
Coordinator notified, instead of disclosing this information to your instructor, you can speak confidentially with the
individuals listed below. They can connect you with support services and discuss options for holding the
perpetrator accountable.
There is an exception to this required reporting for preventative education programs and public awareness events
or forums. While the instructor is not required to report disclosures during these instances, unless you make or
initiate a complaint, during these programs or events, the instructor or another University official will ensure that
the students are aware of the available resources at UT, such as counseling, health, and mental health services, and
it will provide information about Title IX, how to file a Title IX complaint, how to make a confidential report, and the
procedure for reporting sexual violence.
For more information, see The University of Tampa’s Title IX1 webpage and the Student Services Title IX and Sexual
Misconduct Procedures 2 webpage.
ADA Statement
Students with disabilities: If there is a student who requires accommodations because of any disability, please go to
the Academic Success Center in North Walker Hall for information regarding registering as a student with a disability.
You may also call (813) 257-5757 or email disability.services@ut.edu. Please feel free to discuss this issue with me, in
private, if you need more information.
General Disclaimer
Note: The professor reserves the right to make changes to this syllabus as necessary. You may want to retain a copy
of this syllabus, so you will have it if you need it to document credits at a future time. This syllabus provides a
general plan for this course. Based on the discretion of the professor, deviations from this syllabus may be
necessary. You will be given sufficient notice in class and/or on Blackboard before any changes are made to the
course outline.
Electronic Devices.
Please turn off all noisemakers during class, such as pagers, computer alarms and phone ringers and notifications.
If you have a possible emergency that requires you to be available by pager or phone, let the professor know before
class. Electronic devices of all kinds are allowed in class unless:
they are distracting you or others from the material being covered,
an in-class exam is in progress, or
the professor requests they be shut down or disabled during an in-class exercise.
Breaks.
When we take breaks, if any, please be prompt in returning to class after the break.
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http://www.ut.edu/
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John H. Sykes College of Business, University of Tampa
Dr. Gary L. Simon
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9 Communication & Social Class 10/25 Cover key concepts in the chapters
Media Strategy Team 8 presents Case Analysis-Ch 15 KRAFT HEINZ
●Read Ch’s 15, 16, 17 & 18 CO case
Opens 10/25 In the Discussion Board within your Writing a Case
Late after 11/8 project group, comment on the experience you have
had so far working in this group. CAP points awarded
for this exercise.
Opens 10/26 Take Quiz 9 (20 questions-35 minutes); it covers Chs
Closes 10/31 15, 16, 17 & 18.