MARKETING

Instructional goals

Explains the role of marketing in the U.S. and EU economy and within the firm, including the interaction of marketing with other business functions, as well as with society. The course introduces students to the concepts, methods, and activities that comprise modern marketing management and provides examples as well as experiences analyzing and addressing marketing issues. Marketing focuses on the components of marketing strategy

Prerequisites

N.A.

Course Contents

1. Global Marketing 2. Sustainable Marketing 3. Marketing Strategy 4. Marketing Research 5. Consumer Behavior 6. STP 7. Brand management 8. Product Management 9. Pricing Strategies 10. Distribution strategies 11. Marketing Communication 12. Influencer Marketing

Reference Books

Solomon, Marshall & Stuart – Marketing: Real People, Real Choices, 11th edition (2020)

Teaching Methods

Lectures (40%), Teamwork presentations (40%), Case study discussions (20%)

Assessment Method

(1) 40% from your scores on one required written Exam; (2) 25% from the Team Project Presentation; (3) 25% from Team Case Analysis and Presentation; (4) 10% Participation and In-class Activities

Thesis assignment criteria

N.A.

Week 1 Contenuto sessioni on line e on campus

Introduction to the Course and Understand Value Proposition Ch1

Week 2 Contenuto sessioni on line e on campus

Ch 2: Marketing Environment Ch 3: Strategic Market Planning

Week 3 Contenuto sessioni on line e on campus

Ch 4: Market Research

Week 4 Contenuto sessioni on line e on campus

Ch 5: Big Data Ch 6: Consumer Behavior

Week 5 Contenuto sessioni on line e on campus

Ch 7: Segmentation, Targeting and Positioning (STP) Business Case Presentations

Week 6 Contenuto sessioni on line e on campus

Ch 8: Product Management Business Case Presentations

Week 7 Contenuto sessioni on line e on campus

Ch 9: Brand Management Business Case Presentations

Week 8 Contenuto sessioni on line e on campus

Ch 10: Pricing Strategies and Psychology of Pricing Business Case Presentations

Week 9 Contenuto sessioni on line e on campus

Ch 11 & 12: Distribution Strategy Business Case Presentations

Week 10 Contenuto sessioni on line e on campus

Ch 13: Communication Strategy Business Case Presentations

Week 11 Contenuto sessioni on line e on campus

Influencer Marketing Business Case Presentations

Week 12 Contenuto sessioni on line e on campus

Wrap up and Q&A