MARKETING (TURKISH, NONTHESIS)
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
PAZ5904 Current Issues in Marketing Spring 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 : Dr. Öğr. Üyesi BURÇAK PERKER
Course Lecturer(s): Assoc. Prof. YUSUF CAN ERDEM
Recommended Optional Program Components: none
Course Objectives: The aim of the course is to increase the ability to ask the right questions, planning quantitative and qualitative researches, preparing questionnaires, analyzing data and reporting these.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
I. Will identify how to make market research and how to use the results in marketing management.
II. Will be able to distinguish between different research methods.
III. Will be able to decide which research method fits best to contemporary issues in marketing.
IV. Will be able to apply basic computation techniques, data gathering and devising and implementing a concrete market research.

Course Content

The following topics are covered in the course: development of marketing, marketing environment, setting target group, product development, pricing, logistical and communicational strategies.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Ethic of market research, the role of market research in managerial decision-making processes
2) International marketing
3) Global marketing
4) Competitive superiority in global marketing
5) Global marketing communication
6) Global marketing channels
7) Midterm Exam
8) Brand and product decisions based on countries and sectors
9) Data based marketing
10) Marketing mix management and strategies
11) Service marketing
12) Consumer behavior
13) Competition strategies
14) Contemporary marketing problems, analysis of article discussions

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Powerpoint sunumlar. Powerpoint slides
Sektorden konusmacilar, speakers from the sector
References:

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 14 % 10
Project 1 % 20
Midterms 1 % 30
Final 1 % 40
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 60
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 14 42
Application 13 48
Study Hours Out of Class 14 81
Midterms 1 2
Final 1 2
Total Workload 175

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 in the same or a different field at the level of expertise, based on undergraduate level qualifications.
2) To be able to use the theoretical and applied knowledge at the level of expertise acquired in the field of marketing.
3) To be able to develop new strategic approaches for the solution of complex and unpredictable problems encountered in applications related to the field of marketing and to produce solutions by taking responsibility.
4) To be able to critically evaluate the knowledge and skills acquired in the field of marketing expertise and to direct their learning.
5) To be able to systematically convey the current developments in the field of marketing 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.
6) To be able to develop strategy, policy and implementation plans in the field of marketing and to evaluate the results obtained within the framework of quality processes.