Introduction to MarketingLaajuus (4 ECTS)

Objective

The concept of marketing, marketing objectives and practical marketing methods has changed. The concept of customer –centered marketing or value creation marketing has become more important for successful companies to focus on. Marketing must help the company deliver more value to the customer. The operating environment of companies has changed significantly during recent years.

The course introduces the basics of marketing concepts and focuses on the strategic role market plays in the company. Assignments will be given to establish a basic understanding and appreciation of the theories and practices of marketing, and how marketing interacts with the entire business process. The ethics and social responsibility of marketing will also be considered.

Content

Communications skills, both oral and written, are required of successful business people. The purposes of the course are to sensitize you to the importance of good communication skills. As part of the course, therefore, you will do a variety of written (and one oral) communication exercises, which are discussed in more detail below.
A final goal is to begin to prepare you for careers beyond graduation -- and have you learn how valuable marketing skills are in relation to a job-search.
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- Development of marketing
- Selling vs. Marketing
- Identifying Market Opportunities
- 4 Key elements develop total Value Proposition
- Developing a Marketing Strategy
- Understanding and designing the Marketing Mix
- Customer Perspective

Further information

Lectures
Assignments
Student individual workload
Exam
Total 80 h

Study methods: Lectures, case studies and given assignments, project work, plus self-directed learning. Projects will be set up during the 1st or 2nd lesson.