GASTRONOMY (TURKISH)
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
GMS2204 Marketing in Food & Beverage Industry Spring 2 0 2 4

Basic information

Language of instruction: Turkish
Type of course: Must Course
Course Level: Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: E-Learning
Course Coordinator : Assoc. Prof. ZEHRA DİLİSTAN SHIPMAN
Course Objectives: This course will introduce the system that enables products and services to be matched with current and developing consumer needs. In terms of strategic planning, it focuses on the main concepts and techniques required to identify and evaluate profitable business opportunities. It is aimed to provide information about marketing strategies, digital marketing methods and consumer behavior in the food / beverage sector.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Students who successfully complete this course; have a basic knowledge of marketing and sales processes, will be able to conduct market research, competitor analysis, and will be able to create and implement marketing strategies that are suitable for the sector by taking into account consumer behavior.

Course Content

In this course, marketing and sales strategies in the food / beverage sector, marketing plan preparation, digital marketing methods and applications in the sector, brand creation processes and consumer behavior will be examined within the scope of service marketing.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction to course
2) Basic concepts of Marketing
3) Marketing strategies
4) Market research methods and preparing marketing plans
5) Consumer behavior and target consumer determination
6) Brand and value creation processes
7) Midterm
8) Pricing and sales related processes in marketing
9) Case studies; McDonald's case
10) Case studies; Starbucks örneği
11) Digital media marketing in the food and beverage industry
12) Case studies for Food and Beverage Industry
13) Customer satisfaction and customer engagement
14) Project presentations

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:
References: Yiyecek Içecek Pazarlaması / Şevki Ulema

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 1 % 20
Midterms 1 % 40
Final 1 % 40
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 40
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 2 28
Project 2 30 60
Midterms 1 2 2
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 92

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) - Possess advanced level theoretical and practical knowledge supported by textbooks with updated information, practice equipments and other resources.
2) Use of advanced theoretical and practical knowledge within the field. -Interpret and evaluate data, define and analyze problems, develop solutions based on research and proofs by using acquired advanced knowledge and skills within the field.
3) Inform people and institutions, transfer ideas and solution proposals to problems in written and orally on issues in the field. - Share the ideas and solution proposals to problems on issues in the field with professionals and non-professionals by the support of qualitative and quantitative data. -Organize and implement project and activities for social environment with a sense of social responsibility. -Monitor the developments in the field and communicate with peers by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio B1 General Level. -Use informatics and communication technologies with at least a minimum level of European Computer Driving License Advanced Level software knowledge.
4) Evaluate the knowledge and skills acquired at an advanced level in the field with a critical approach. -Determine learning needs and direct the learning. -Develop positive attitude towards lifelong learning.
5) Act in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethic values on the stages of gathering, implementation and release of the results of data related to the field. - Possess sufficient consciousness about the issues of universality of social rights, social justice, quality, cultural values and also, environmental protection, worker's health and security.
6) Conduct studies at an advanced level in the field independently. - Take responsibility both as a team member and individually in order to solve unexpected complex problems faced within the implementations in the field. - Planning and managing activities towards the development of subordinates in the framework of a project