REK5303 Brand ResearchesBahçeşehir UniversityDegree Programs MBA (TURKISH, THESIS)General Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational QualificationsBologna Commission
MBA (TURKISH, THESIS)
Master TR-NQF-HE: Level 7 QF-EHEA: Second Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 7

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
REK5303 Brand Researches Fall 3 0 3 8
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction: Turkish
Type of course: Departmental Elective
Course Level:
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Prof. Dr. ALİ ATIF BİR
Course Lecturer(s): Instructor HAKKI PINAR KILIÇ
Recommended Optional Program Components: None
Course Objectives: This course is designed to show the importance of strategic brand management in competitive market conditions.At the same time also this course is designed to discuss the current trends in consumer behavior,brand culture and positioning.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1.Understand and discuss the concept of brand management
2.Understand and discuss the concept of brand culture
3.Combine the concepts of brand managemet and brand positioning strategies

Course Content

1. The importance of strategic brand management in competitive market conditions.
2. The current trends in consumer behavior
3. Brand culture
4. Positioning.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction to the course
2) How brand is conceptualized/defined?
3) The changing roles in brand management
4) Determining brand strategy
5) Positioning
6) Brand architecture
7) Brand extension, revitalization and dilution strategies
8) Midterm
9) Integrated communication for brand management
10) The new dijital world, relationship management, relation brands
11) Creating brand culture
12) Evaluating/measuring brand success
13) market research and brand equity
14) Brand management job list

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: her hafta güncel makaleler sınıfta tartışılmak üzere dağıtılacaktır.
References: each week new articles will be handed out to discuss inthe class

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Presentation 1 % 30
Midterms 1 % 30
Final 1 % 40
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 40
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 14 42
Study Hours Out of Class 14 28
Presentations / Seminar 14 42
Midterms 8 29
Final 14 55
Total Workload 196

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Being able to develop and deepen their knowledge at the level of expertise in the same or a different field, based on undergraduate level qualifications. 5
2) To be able to comprehend the interdisciplinary interaction with which the field is related. 4
3) To be able to use the theoretical and applied knowledge at the level of expertise acquired in the field. 4
4) To be able to interpret and create new knowledge by integrating the knowledge gained in the field with the knowledge from different disciplines, 5
5) To be able to solve the problems encountered in the field by using research methods. 4
6) To be able to systematically transfer current developments in the field and their own studies to groups in and outside the field, in written, verbal and visual forms, by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data. 4
7) To be able to critically examine social relations and the norms that guide these relations, to develop them and take action to change them when necessary. 4
8) To be able to critically evaluate the knowledge and skills acquired in the field of expertise and to direct their learning. 4
9) To be able to supervise and teach these values by observing social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the stages of collecting, interpreting, applying and announcing the data related to the field. 3
10) To be able to develop strategy, policy and implementation plans in the fields related to the field and to evaluate the obtained results within the framework of quality processes. 5
11) To be able to use the knowledge, problem solving and/or application skills they have internalized in their field in interdisciplinary studies. 3
12) Being able to independently carry out a work that requires expertise in the field. 4
13) To be able to develop new strategic approaches for the solution of complex and unpredictable problems encountered in applications related to the field and to produce solutions by taking responsibility. 4
14) Ability to lead in environments that require solving problems related to the field 3