Basics of Marketing
| Structure Type: | Study unit | 
|---|---|
| Code: | RTBP0201 | 
| Type: | Compulsory / Basic Studies | 
| Curriculum: | R-TRB 2012 | 
| Level: | Bachelor of Hospitality Management | 
| Credits: | 5 cr | 
| Responsible Teacher: | Hellström, Heidi | 
| Language of Instruction: | English | 
Courses
| Impl. | Study Time | Teacher(s) | Language | Enrolment | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2013-01-07 – 2013-04-10 | Heidi Hellström | English | 2012-12-07 – 2013-01-07 | 
Learning Outcomes
The student understands the contents of marketing, marketing opportunities and identification of market segmentation. The student gets familiar with the marketing mix elements and knows the concept of a marketing plan. Student also understands the connection between customer service and marketing.
Student's Workload
Total work load of the course: 135 h 
- of which scheduled studies: 67 h 
- of which autonomous studies: 68 h
Contents
Marketing mix, marketing plan, quality management, segmentation.
Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools
- Kotler, P. 1997. Marketing Management, analysis, planning, implementation and control. 9th International Ed. Prentice-Hall Inc. 
- Grönroos, C. 2000. Service Management and Marketing  A Customer Relationship Management Approach. John Wiley & Sons, England. 
- Other material provided by the lecturer
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lectures 50h, individual and group assignments 50h, case project 35h.
Assessment Criteria
5 = Student can develop marketing plan and utilize marketing mix issues innovatively 
3 = Student can develop marketing plan and utilize marketing mix issues 
1 = Student understands the basics of marketing
Assessment Methods
Numeric (0-5). Exam 50%, marketing plan 50%.
