MKTG06057 2016 Contemporary Marketing Practice

General Details

Full Title

Contemporary Marketing Practice

Transcript Title

Contemporary Mkting Practice

Code

MKTG06057

Attendance

N/A %

Subject Area

MKTG - Marketing

Department

MKTS - Marketing, Tourism & Sport

Level

06 - NFQ Level 6

Credit

05 - 05 Credits

Duration

Semester

Fee

€

Start Term

2016 - Full Academic Year 2016-17

End Term

9999 - The End of Time

Author(s)

Denise Lowe, Lisa Dunne

Programme Membership

SG_BDIGI_B07 201800 Bachelor of Business in Digital Marketing SG_BSALE_B07 201600 Bachelor of Business in Marketing and Sales SG_BINTE_H08 201600 Bachelor of Business (Honours) in International Marketing and Languages SG_BMARK_C06 201600 Higher Certificate in Business in Marketing SG_BSALE_B07 201700 Bachelor of Business in Marketing and Sales SG_BIMFR_H08 201900 Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Business in International Marketing with French SG_BIMGE_H08 201900 Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Business in International Marketing with German SG_BIMSP_H08 201900 Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Business in International Marketing with Spanish SG_BDIGI_B07 201900 Bachelor of Business in Digital Marketing SG_BSALE_B07 201900 Bachelor of Business in Business in Marketing and Sales SG_BINTE_H08 201900 Bachelor of Business (Honours) in International Marketing and Languages SG_BSALE_B07 202100 Bachelor of Business in Business in Marketing and Sales SG_BINTE_H08 202100 Bachelor of Business (Honours) in International Marketing and Languages SG_BINTE_H08 202200 Bachelor of Business (Honours) in International Marketing and Languages SG_BSALE_B07 202200 Bachelor of Business in Marketing and Sales SG_BINTE_H08 202200 Bachelor of Business (Honours) in International Marketing and Languages

Description

This subject aims to provide an introductory overview of contemporary marketing practice. The module will focus on Public Relations and Event Management, Services Marketing, International Marketing and Digital Media Marketing. The subject will provide an opportunity for students to gain practical experience of each area, and to learn from current industry examples and/or guest speakers.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this module the learner will/should be able to;

Demonstrate knowledge of the different areas of marketing practice

Show an understanding of the role and importance of Event Management and Public Relations in an organisation

Comprehend the unique features of Services Marketing

Explain the importance and benefits of International Marketing

Comprehend the growing importance of Digital Media Marketing for organisations

Teaching and Learning Strategies

This module is taught via project based learning, online interaction and lecture style teaching.

Module Assessment Strategies

The module is assessed by 100% continuous assessment. This comprises a group project and an individual assignment.

Repeat Assessments

Individual assignment or project

Indicative Syllabus

Introduction to Public Relations and Event Management

Introduction to Services Marketing

Introduction to International Marketing

Introduction to Digital Media Marketing

Coursework & Assessment Breakdown

Coursework & Continuous Assessment

100 %

Coursework Assessment

	Title	Type	Form	Percent	Week	Learning Outcomes Assessed
1	Individual Assignment	Coursework Assessment	Individual Project	50 %	Week 6	1,2,3,4,5
2	Group Assessment	Coursework Assessment	Group Project	50 %	Week 12	1,2,3,4,5

Full Time Mode Workload

Type	Location	Description	Hours	Frequency	Avg Workload
Problem Based Learning	Flat Classroom	Tutorial Class	2	Weekly	2.00
Lecture	Lecture Theatre	Theory Lecture	2	Weekly	2.00

Total Full Time Average Weekly Learner Contact Time 4.00 Hours

Module Resources

Non ISBN Literary Resources

Blade, C., Kennell, J., Abson, E., Wilde, N. (2012). Events Management An Introduction, Routledge

Cook, J. (2012). On Digital Marketing A Textbook for the Beginner (http://ondigitalmarketing.com/textbook) Montana State University

Gunning, E. (2007). Public Relations - A Practical Approach. Dublin: Gill and MacMillan

Hollensen, S. (2014). Global Marketing, Pearson

Palmer, A. (2011). Principles of Services Marketing. Berkshire: McGraw Hill

Wilson, A., Zeithaml, V., Bitner, MJ., Gremler, D. (2012). Services Marketing: Integrating Customer Focus Across

the Firm, McGraw Hill

URL Resources

http://ondigitalmarketing.com/textbook

ww.digitalmedia.ie

www.prii.ie

www.idaireland.com

Additional Information

The module is delivered through blended learning. Therefore both face to face and online delivery will be used.

Students will hear from professionals from contemporary marketing practice through the guest speaker series.