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Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
BA3567 Principles of Marketing Spring 3 0 3 5
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction: English
Type of course: Non-Departmental Elective
Course Level: Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Prof. Dr. ELİF OKAN
Course Lecturer(s): Assoc. Prof. GÜLBERK GÜLTEKİN SALMAN
Prof. Dr. İPEK ALTINBAŞAK FARİNA
Prof. Dr. ELİF OKAN
Recommended Optional Program Components: None
Course Objectives: This course is designed to familiarize participants with key marketing concepts and theories to effectively develop, evaluate, and implement marketing management strategies in dynamic environments. Emphasizing the evolving marketing landscape, the course will cover fundamental topics including the marketing concept, strategic planning, consumer behavior, and the elements of the marketing mix. Participants will explore segmentation, targeting, and positioning in depth. Learning will be reinforced through case studies and in-class discussions, with a focus on applying frameworks and conceptual tools to analyze problems and opportunities in marketing strategy development.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. Define the basic concepts and processes related to marketing
2. Understand the role and importance of marketing for businesses
3. Evaluate the relationship and differences between macro-micro environmental factors and marketing
4. Become knowledgeable about market segmentation, target market selection, and positioning.
5. Gain knowledge of the marketing mix (product, price, promotion, and distribution).

Course Content

Principles of Marketing course teaches the fundamental concepts, processes, and strategies of marketing. This course covers topics such as market research, target audience identification, and the marketing mix. Students will develop skills to create and implement effective marketing plans.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction
2) Chapter 1
3) Chapter 2 Quiz
4) Chapter 3 Quiz
5) Midterm 1 ONLINE
6) Chapter 7 Quiz
7) Chapter 8 Quiz
8) Mid Term 2 in class
9) Chapter 10 Quiz
10) Chapter 12 Quiz
11) Chapter 14 Quiz
12) Chapter 15 Quiz
13) Chapter 18 (creating competitive advantage) Quiz
14) Review

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Kotler/Armstrong, Principles of Marketing, 18.edition, Global Edition. Pearson
References: Students are expected to register for the online book( https://www.pearson.com/mylab) . This book will be used for Marketing Management course next semester!!
So you will be using the same book for 2 courses.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments 9 % 15
Midterms 2 % 40
Final 1 % 45
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 55
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 45
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 12 36
Study Hours Out of Class 13 56
Homework Assignments 9 27
Midterms 2 4
Final 1 2
Total Workload 125

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) To be able to apply theoretical concepts related to mass communication, consumer behavior, psychology, persuasion,sociology, marketing, and other related fields to understand how advertising and brand communication works in a free-market economy. 2
2) To be able to critically discuss and interpret theories, concepts, methods, tools and ideas in the field of advertising. 2
3) To be able to research, create, design, write, and present an advertising campaign and brand strategies of their own creation and compete for an account as they would at an advertising agency. 2
4) To be able to analyze primary and secondary research data for a variety of products and services. 2
5) To be able to develop an understanding of the history of advertising as it relates to the emergence of mass media outlets and the importance of advertising in the marketplace. 2
6) To be able to follow developments, techniques, methods, as well as research in advertising field; and to be able to communicate with international colleagues in a foreign language. (“European Language Portfolio Global Scale”, Level B1) 2
7) To be able to take responsibility in an individual capacity or as a team in generating solutions to unexpected problems that arise during implementation process in the Advertising field. 3
8) To be able to understand how advertising works in a global economy, taking into account cultural, societal, political, and economic differences that exist across countries and cultures. 2
9) To be able to approach the dynamics of the field with an integrated perspective, with creative and critical thinking, develop original and creative strategies. 2
10) To be able to to create strategic advertisements for print, broadcast, online and other media, as well as how to integrate a campaign idea across several media categories in a culturally diverse marketplace. 2
11) To be able to use computer software required by the discipline and to possess advanced-level computing and IT skills. (“European Computer Driving Licence”, Advanced Level) 2
12) To be able to identify and meet the demands of learning requirements. 2
13) To be able to develop an understanding and appreciation of the core ethical principles of the advertising profession. 2