BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
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
BA3560 Marketing Management Spring 3 0 3 6
The course opens with the approval of the Department at the beginning of each semester

Basic information

Language of instruction: En
Type of course: Must Course
Course Level: Bachelor
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Prof. Dr. ELİF OKAN
Course Lecturer(s): Dr. Öğr. Üyesi KAZIM SELÇUK TUZCUOĞLU
Prof. Dr. İPEK ALTINBAŞAK FARİNA
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi GÜLBERK GÜLTEKİN SALMAN
Prof. Dr. ELİF OKAN
Course Objectives: The objective of the course is to deepen the understanding of the marketing management concepts of the participants and encourage them to develop sound marketing solutions in diverse complex situations through critical thinking. It is vital to acknowledge the new elements of today’s market place and adopt the marketing management strategies to this challenging environment for the success of the institutions. Therefore, the course aims not only at providing deep insight related to the marketing concepts but also at helping the students to develop solution building skills through the analysis of case studies.

Learning Outputs

The students who have succeeded in this course;

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1. Knowing the basic concepts of marketing, recognizes marketing problems, develops solutions, and can communicate in written and oral form.
2. Identifies ethical and legal implications of marketing decisions
3. Knows how to develop a marketing plan incorporating all the elements (market segmentation, target audience selection, positioning, and marketing mix elements) and understands the strategic implications of each element
4. Can evaluate marketing based sustainable and core competitive advantages by analyzing global and local competition.

Course Content

The course will cover the basic marketing concepts such as segmentation, targeting, positioning, the marketing mix etc. and investigate all of the marketing concepts in the context of new marketing environment. The lecture will be reinforced through case studies, debates, article discussions and group works.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Defining Marketing for The 21st Century Strategic Planning and The Marketing Management Process
2) Marketing Research: Process and Systems for Decision Making
3) Consumer Behavior
4) Business, Government and Institutional Buying
5) Market Segmentation, Targeting and Positioning
6) Product and Brand Strategy
7) New Product planning and Development
8) Integrated Marketing Communications
9) Personal Selling, Relationship Building and Sales Management
10) Distribution Strategy
11) Pricing Strategy
12) The Marketing of Services
13) Global Marketing
14) Overview and presentations

Sources

Course Notes: J. Paul Peter and James H. Donnelly, Jr.( 2009), Marketing Management, 10th Edition,McGraw-Hill International edition
References: •Philip Kotler, Kevin Keller (2009), Marketing Management, 13th Edition, Prentice Hall •Case assignments

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 14 % 10
Laboratory % 0
Application % 0
Field Work % 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) % 0
Quizzes 6 % 10
Homework Assignments 10 % 10
Presentation 10 % 10
Project 15 % 15
Seminar % 0
Midterms 20 % 20
Preliminary Jury % 0
Final 25 % 25
Paper Submission % 0
Jury % 0
Bütünleme % 0
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 40
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 15 49
Laboratory
Application
Special Course Internship (Work Placement)
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class
Presentations / Seminar
Project
Homework Assignments 8 8
Quizzes
Preliminary Jury
Midterms 11 22
Paper Submission
Jury
Final 12 83
Total Workload 162

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 identify problems and ask right questions 5
2) Having problem solving skills and developing necessary analytical attitude 5
3) Comprehending theoretical arguments along with counter arguments in detail 4
4) Gaining awareness of lifelong learning and being qualified for pursuing graduate education 4
5) Applying theoretical concepts in project planning 5
6) Communicating efficiently by accepting differences and carrying out compatible teamwork 3
7) Increasing efficiency rate in business environment 4
8) Developing innovative and creative solutions in face of uncertainty 5
9) Researching to gather information for understanding current threats and opportunities in business 5
10) Being aware of the effects of globalization on society and business while deciding 4
11) Possessing digital competence and utilizing necessary technology 3
12) Communicating in at least one foreign language in academic and daily life 4
13) Possessing managing skills and competence 4
14) Deciding with the awareness of the legal and ethical consequences of business operations 3
15) Expressing opinions that are built through critical thinking process in business and academic environment 4