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Introduction to Marketing

Structure Type: Study unit
Code: TIA0207
Type: Compulsory
Curriculum: IB 2017
Level: Bachelor of Business Administration
Year of Study: 1 (2017-2018)
Credits: 5 cr
Responsible Teacher: Niittykoski, Jukka
Language of Instruction: English

Courses During the Academic Year 2017-2018

Impl.Group(s)Study TimeTeacher(s)LanguageEnrolment
1T-IB-2-12017-09-01 – 2017-12-22Thomas SabelEnglish2017-08-21 – 2017-09-18
2T-IB-2-22017-09-01 – 2017-12-22Klaus SalonenEnglish2017-08-21 – 2017-09-18

Still need to take the course? See the courses during the academic year 2020-2021.

Learning Outcomes

To introduce the students to the role of the marketing function within companies and how companies can create sustainable competitive advantage through offering added value to customers, by using the elements of marketing mix. Students are able to understand how marketing is based on the company vision, mission and values, comprehension of marketing environment and a solid customer understanding.

Student's Workload

Total work load of the course: 135 h
- of which scheduled studies: 65 h
- of which autonomous studies: 70 h
The assesment of student's own learning 1 h is included in contact lessons.

Contents

Marketing as a concept. Basics of consumer behavior. Product, price, place, promotion, people, physical evidence and processes as marketing mix elements. Segmentation, targeting and positioning. Marketing in an international environment.

Regional Impact

Case studies related to businesses operating within the region will be discussed

Internationality

Students learn in a multicultural learning environment and concepts of marketing are discussed within international context

Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools

Marketing : concepts and strategies. Sally Dibb, et.al. 2012.
6th ed. Andover : Cengage Learning
- Articles and other material informed by the lecturer.

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lectures and project assignments.

Assessment Criteria

5
The student can consistently use, report and discuss theories of marketing in international context. In assignments, the student can use different sources of scientific publications, modify sources of information for different purposes and assess the reliability of the information. The student recognizes the development needs in the field and by communicating, providing excellent insights into connection between theory and practice. The student takes initiative, acts ethically and shows cultural understanding in different situations.

3
The student can consistently utilize and discuss theories of marketing in international context. In assignments, the student retrieves information from publications in the field, applies the acquired information and ensures reliability of the information. In interactive tasks and situation the student acts and communicates professionally.

1
The student utilizes and discusses the essential theories of marketing in international context. In assignments, the student is able to retrieve and utilize information from various sources and understands the significance of the reliability. In interactive tasks and situations, the student acts and communicates in various groups.

Assessment Methods

Numerical (0-5).
Exam, acitivity and assignments


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