Available in 2024
Course code

MKTG1001

Units

10 units

Level

1000 level

Course handbook

Description

To achieve business success requires constant review of marketing strategies and maintenance of marketing knowledge. Foundations of Marketing introduces the foundational concepts/frameworks in marketing and develops both strategic and short-term marketing and planning perspectives. Topics include the marketing environment, market segmentation, new product development and the marketing mix, as well as mix interactions, strategies, implementations and controls. This course develops communication and team processes which are valued attributes within marketing environments.


Availability2024 Course Timetables

Singapore PSB

  • Trimester 1 - 2024 (Singapore)
  • Trimester 3 - 2024 (Singapore)

Ourimbah

  • Semester 1 - 2024

Newcastle City Precinct

  • Semester 1 - 2024
  • Semester 2 - 2024

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the course students will be able to:

1. Evaluate the key concepts and principles of marketing in an applied setting

2. Critically evaluate the components of the marketing mix using marketing theory and frameworks

3. Conduct a current Situation Analysis of a company/product/brand

4. Create a written report suitable for a business audience

5. Access, analyse, evaluate and synthesise information appropriate for marketing activities

6. Work collaboratively to challenge and develop ideas, and to communicate outcomes


Content

The topics in this course include the following:

  1. Key Marketing Concepts
  2. Consumer Behaviour
  3. Market Segmentation, Targeting and Positioning
  4. Products, Services and Brands
  5. New Products and Price
  6. Place - Distribution
  7. Integrated Marketing Communications
  8. Micro and Macro Environment
  9. Market Research
  10. SWOT Analysis
  11. The Augmented Marketing Process

Requisite

This course replaces MKTG2100. If you have successfully completed MKTG2100, you cannot enrol in this course.


Assessment items

Written Assignment: Case Study Analysis

Written Assignment: Marketing Report

Written Assignment: Group Situation Analysis


Contact hours

Trimester 1 - 2024 (Singapore) - Singapore PSB

Lecture-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
  • Students are expected to complete 4 hours of guided learning via online preparation, lectures, interactive workshops, tutorials, discussion groups or self-directed learning and an additional 6 hours of independent study per week.
Workshop-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1

Semester 1 - 2024 - Ourimbah

Lecture-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
  • Students are expected to complete 4 hours of guided learning via online preparation, lectures, interactive workshops, tutorials, discussion groups or self-directed learning and an additional 6 hours of independent study per week.
Workshop-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1

Semester 1 - 2024 - Newcastle City Precinct

Lecture-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
  • Students are expected to complete 4 hours of guided learning via online preparation, lectures, interactive workshops, tutorials, discussion groups or self-directed learning and an additional 6 hours of independent study per week.
Workshop-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1

Trimester 3 - 2024 (Singapore) - Singapore PSB

Lecture-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
  • Students are expected to complete 4 hours of guided learning via online preparation, lectures, interactive workshops, tutorials, discussion groups or self-directed learning and an additional 6 hours of independent study per week.
Workshop-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1

Semester 2 - 2024 - Newcastle City Precinct

Lecture-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
  • Students are expected to complete 4 hours of guided learning via online preparation, lectures, interactive workshops, tutorials, discussion groups or self-directed learning and an additional 6 hours of independent study per week.
Workshop-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1

Course outline