Course Coordinator:Jacqueline Burgess (jburgess@usc.edu.au) School:School of Business and Creative Industries
UniSC Sunshine Coast |
Blended learning | Most of your course is on campus but you may be able to do some components of this course online. |
Online |
Online | You can do this course without coming onto campus. |
Please go to usc.edu.au for up to date information on the
teaching sessions and campuses where this course is usually offered.
Effective marketing is a cornerstone for business success. Whether you need to undertake marketing for, or manage the marketers of, your business this course will open your eyes to the customer-centric perspective and how to develop your business’s enduring value proposition. Based on theory and principles for planning, implementing and controlling the marketing function in all kinds of organisations, topics covered include understanding the global marketing environment, buyer behaviour, marketing research and marketing planning for managing the marketing mix in an increasingly digital world.
Activity | Hours | Beginning Week | Frequency |
Blended learning | |||
Learning materials – Interactive online learning activities. | 2hrs | Week 1 | 6 times |
Tutorial/Workshop 1 – Scheduled face to face workshops. | 3hrs | Week 1 | 6 times |
Information session – Task information sessions. | 1hr | Week 3 | 2 times |
Online | |||
Learning materials – Interactive online learning activities. | 2hrs | Week 1 | 6 times |
Tutorial/Workshop 1 – Scheduled online workshops. | 3hrs | Week 1 | 6 times |
Information session – Task information sessions. | 1hr | Week 3 | 2 times |
700 Level (Specialised)
12 units
Course Learning Outcomes On successful completion of this course, you should be able to... | Graduate Qualities Mapping Completing these tasks successfully will contribute to you becoming... | Professional Standard Mapping * Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business | |
1 | Analyse contemporary market opportunities and threats using relevant marketing theories and concepts. |
Knowledgeable Creative and critical thinker |
PC1.1, PC1.3, PC3, PC6, PC6.2 |
2 | Explain and evaluate the processes of analysis, planning, implementation and control of the marketing function in organisations |
Knowledgeable Empowered |
PC1.1, PC1.3, PC3, PC3.1, PC6, PC6.2 |
3 | Critically apply advanced theoretical concepts to practical marketing situations. |
Creative and critical thinker Ethical |
PC1.3, PC3, PC3.1, PC6 |
4 | Communication and Presentation | Engaged |
PC1, PC1.1, PC1.2, PC1.3 |
CODE | COMPETENCY |
Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business | |
PC1 | Communication |
PC1.1 | Written Communication |
PC1.2 | Oral Communication |
PC1.3 | Digital Literacy |
PC3 | Creative and Critical Thinking |
PC3.1 | Problem Solving |
PC6 | Career-adaptive |
PC6.2 | Discipline Knowledge |
Refer to the UniSC Glossary of terms for definitions of “pre-requisites, co-requisites and anti-requisites”.
Enrolled in any PGRD Program
Not applicable
MBA702 and MBA726
Not applicable
Standard Grading (GRD)
High Distinction (HD), Distinction (DN), Credit (CR), Pass (PS), Fail (FL). |
There will be opportunities for discussion and feedback about Task 1 in the first three weeks of the course. Students will gain feedback via in-class activities.
Delivery mode | Task No. | Assessment Product | Individual or Group | Weighting % | What is the duration / length? | When should I submit? | Where should I submit it? |
All | 1 | Report | Individual | 40% | 2000 words |
Week 4 | Online Assignment Submission with plagiarism check |
All | 2 | Artefact - Creative, and Written Piece | Individual | 60% | 30 slides |
Week 7 | Online Assignment Submission with plagiarism check |
All - Assessment Task 1:Marketing Opportunity Report | |
Goal: | Given the dynamism of today’s business environment, identify challenges and potential market opportunities arising for a small or medium enterprise and discuss key implications for marketing strategy. |
Product: | Report |
Format: | This assessment involves presenting a formal, written report that identifies challenges, opportunities and implications for marketing strategy. Further detail is available on the learning management system. This task is being used for measuring assurance of learning towards Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) accreditation. The following Program Competency will be assessed: PC1.1: Demonstrate advanced written communication skills in a business context. |
Criteria: |
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All - Assessment Task 2:Marketing Strategy Plan | |
Goal: | Prepare a marketing strategy and implementation plan that reflects marketing practice in a contemporary marketing environment based on the analysis conducted in Task 1. |
Product: | Artefact - Creative, and Written Piece |
Format: | You will present your marketing plan in PowerPoint or other similar software. Rather than making a video, you will present a visually engaging and appealing report. Further detail is available on the learning management system |
Criteria: |
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A 12-unit course will have total of 150 learning hours which will include directed study hours (including online if required), self-directed learning and completion of assessable tasks. Student workload is calculated at 12.5 learning hours per one unit.
Please note: Course information, including specific information of recommended readings, learning activities, resources, weekly readings, etc. are available on the course Canvas site– Please log in as soon as possible.
Not applicable
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