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Marketing

Management

Introduction to
M650
Marketing – What is it?
Why study Marketing?

Review the course outline

Outline class expectations


3 Things I need to know about YOU:

- Name

- Work Experience
- Undergraduate degree
- MBA Focus & Career Aspirations

- Something Memorable
The discipline of marketing

Strategic planning, execution, and management of activities


aimed at changing what people think feel and do.
The discipline of marketing
Strategic planning

What is strategy?
Marketing Strategy Relies On:
Data-driven insights
Consumer behavior analysis
Market & Competitive Analysis

Highly Analytical Function


Marketing Involves

The Creation of Value: Product, Service, Experience

AGAINST A DEFINED FINANCIAL GOAL


ROOTED IN MARKET OPPORTUNITY
Marketing Involves

The utilization of various channels and tactics to


communicate with and influence target audiences
MARKETING IS NOT ADVERTISING

BUT GOOD MARKETING LEADS TO GOOD ADVERTISING


MORE IMPORTANTLY … GOOD BUSINESS RESULTS
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Why Choose to study Marketing in an MBA program?

•Marketing is a fundamental business function.

•Essential skills: Strategic Thinking, Analytical Process, Overall business


management.

•Wide range of career opportunities.

•Enhances overall business understanding & career progression.


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M650 Course
Objective
This course will help students develop a deeper understanding of marketing
and its applications primarily through practical problem solving exercises.

The students will learn how to use marketing principles to make better
decisions, from high level strategic decisions to more granular, tactical ones
centered on the effective deployment of the marketing mix elements.

The course will be taught using cases, lectures, and a major field project which
has student teams working with companies.
M650 Course
Description
The purpose of this course is to explore practical applications of marketing
concepts in business situations.

Case studies are used to give practice in analyzing opportunities, solving


marketing issues, and preparing implementation plans.

This course is taught primarily through the casemethod but might also include
readings, lectures, videos, and workshops.
M650 Learning
Outcomes
The course will help you to:
1) understand the application of basic marketing concepts;
2) develop basic skills in marketing analysis, decision and strategy formulation;
3) test your skills in communicating analysis, conclusions, and
recommendations; and
4) understand the environmental, global, and ethical dimensions of marketing
decision making given the dynamics of business markets and customer need

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M650 Evaluation

Components and Weights

A. Participation and Class Contribution 25%


B. Group Case Submission: 40% (Write-up: 25% Presentation: 15%)
C. Final Individual Case Write-up: 35%

TOTAL: 100%
PARTICIPATION
25% of total grade
10% Case Lead 10% Case Discussion 5% Evaluating

Lead or Co-Lead 1 Case Select Case to Lead Discussion Evaluations


1 case if you select to Lead one
2 cases if you do not

Role: Role:
Facilitate Discussion Play a key role in the discussion
Ask Questions Ask questions
Challenge Opinions Challenge Opinions
CLASS SCHEDULE – SEE
COURSE OUTLINE
Attendance is required

Participate actively in class

Prepare your cases fully

Class
Prepare to discuss your point of view
Expectations
This is a learning environment – it’s ok to make mistakes

Be organized

Ask questions

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