Unit information: Marketing in 2009/10

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Unit name Marketing
Unit code EFIM30002
Credit points 20
Level of study H/6
Teaching block(s) Teaching Block 4 (weeks 1-24)
Unit director Ms. Marini
Open unit status Not open
Pre-requisites

Principles of Management ECON22650

Co-requisites

None

School/department School of Economics, Finance and Management
Faculty Faculty of Social Sciences and Law

Description including Unit Aims

The overall aim of marketing is to distort the demand curve in favour of a particular firm. Good marketing requires an understanding of buyer behaviour, market research, marketing strategy and of the communication and distribution resources available to the marketer. This unit explores the underlying theories of consumer and B2B buyer behaviour, in order to provide insight into effective marketing responses. It considers the processes of developing and implications of market research, market positioning, advertising and promotion, as well as the particular difficulties of marketing services, building brands and of developing long-term relationships with customers. Students following the course will learn the key elements of producing a marketing plan.