STRATEGIC MARKETING

MKT3SMK

2019

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

In this capstone marketing subject you will draw on, apply and demonstrate your accumulated marketing knowledge and acumen to solving applied marketing problems through business cases. You will review and analyse strategy concepts and theory and apply analytical tools and frameworks and demonstrate a broad and coherent understanding of marketing knowledge and skills.

School: La Trobe Business School

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Peter Vitartas

Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG

Exchange Students: Yes

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: Student must have completed 240 credit points of study prior to undertaking this subject

Co-requisites: MKT1MDP

Incompatible subjects: N/A

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Special conditions: N/A

Learning resources

Readings

Resource TypeTitleResource RequirementAuthor and YearPublisher
ReadingsStrategic Marketing: Decision Making and PlanningPrescribedReed, P., 2014 (or latest edition)4th EDN., Cengage

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

01. Assess an organisation's internal and external environments to determine its key resources, competences and capabilities

Activities:
Online resources, readings, seminars, cases studies, assignment and exam
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)

02. Evaluate and recommend appropriate strategic directions that exploit market opportunities and/or organisational capabilities and core competences

Activities:
Online resources, readings, seminars, cases studies, assignment and exam
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)

03. Analyse marketing data and recommend relevant coherent marketing strategies and tactical programs based on the data for an organisation to achieve its stated strategic direction

Activities:
Online resources, readings, seminars, cases studies and exam
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Literacies and Communication Skills(Quantitative Literacy)

04. Demonstrate an in-depth level of marketing knowledge through the development and presentation of a coherent marketing strategy for an organisation.

Activities:
Online resources, readings, seminars and exam
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)

Albury-Wodonga, 2019, Semester 2, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information:

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Peter Vitartas

Class requirements

SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"In addition, students are expected to undertake 1h-3h of online learning activities prior to class."

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
one 2-hour final examination (equiv. 750 words)This assessment will report on the Graduate Capabilities of: Quantitative literacy, Critical Thinking, Inquiry/Research, and Discipline-specific knowledge and skills.3501, 02, 03, 04
Strategic Marketing Report: Situational Analysis (individual report, 2,500 words )2001, 02
Strategic Marketing one 15 minute presentation (equiv 250 words).performed as a group (relates to group assignment)1501, 02
class participation (equiv 250 words)Based on student participation in seminars and in answering questions, contributing ideas and opinions, showing evidence of having done the prescribed activities1501, 02
Strategic Marketing Report: Implementation (Group report; equiv 500 words per student)1501, 02

Bendigo, 2019, Semester 2, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information:

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Philip Trebilcock

Class requirements

SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"In addition, students are expected to undertake 1h-3h of online learning activities prior to class."

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
one 2-hour final examination (equiv. 750 words)This assessment will report on the Graduate Capabilities of: Quantitative literacy, Critical Thinking, Inquiry/Research, and Discipline-specific knowledge and skills.3501, 02, 03, 04
Strategic Marketing Report: Situational Analysis (individual report, 2,500 words )2001, 02
Strategic Marketing one 15 minute presentation (equiv 250 words).performed as a group (relates to group assignment)1501, 02
class participation (equiv 250 words)Based on student participation in seminars and in answering questions, contributing ideas and opinions, showing evidence of having done the prescribed activities1501, 02
Strategic Marketing Report: Implementation (Group report; equiv 500 words per student)1501, 02

Melbourne, 2019, Semester 2, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information:

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Peter Vitartas

Class requirements

SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"In addition, students are expected to undertake 1h-3h of online learning activities prior to class."

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
one 2-hour final examination (equiv. 750 words)This assessment will report on the Graduate Capabilities of: Quantitative literacy, Critical Thinking, Inquiry/Research, and Discipline-specific knowledge and skills.3501, 02, 03, 04
Strategic Marketing Report: Situational Analysis (individual report, 2,500 words )2001, 02
Strategic Marketing one 15 minute presentation (equiv 250 words).performed as a group (relates to group assignment)1501, 02
class participation (equiv 250 words)Based on student participation in seminars and in answering questions, contributing ideas and opinions, showing evidence of having done the prescribed activities1501, 02
Strategic Marketing Report: Implementation (Group report; equiv 500 words per student)1501, 02

Melbourne, 2019, Semester 1, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information:

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Peter Vitartas

Class requirements

SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"In addition, students are expected to undertake 1h-3h of online learning activities prior to class."

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
one 2-hour final examination (equiv. 750 words)This assessment will report on the Graduate Capabilities of: Quantitative literacy, Critical Thinking, Inquiry/Research, and Discipline-specific knowledge and skills.3501, 02, 03, 04
Strategic Marketing Report: Situational Analysis (individual report, 2,500 words )2001, 02
Strategic Marketing one 15 minute presentation (equiv 250 words).performed as a group (relates to group assignment)1501, 02
class participation (equiv 250 words)Based on student participation in seminars and in answering questions, contributing ideas and opinions, showing evidence of having done the prescribed activities1501, 02
Strategic Marketing Report: Implementation (Group report; equiv 500 words per student)1501, 02

Mildura, 2019, Semester 2, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information:

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Peter Vitartas

Class requirements

SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"In addition, students are expected to undertake 1h-3h of online learning activities prior to class."

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
one 2-hour final examination (equiv. 750 words)This assessment will report on the Graduate Capabilities of: Quantitative literacy, Critical Thinking, Inquiry/Research, and Discipline-specific knowledge and skills.3501, 02, 03, 04
Strategic Marketing Report: Situational Analysis (individual report, 2,500 words )2001, 02
Strategic Marketing one 15 minute presentation (equiv 250 words).performed as a group (relates to group assignment)1501, 02
class participation (equiv 250 words)Based on student participation in seminars and in answering questions, contributing ideas and opinions, showing evidence of having done the prescribed activities1501, 02
Strategic Marketing Report: Implementation (Group report; equiv 500 words per student)1501, 02

Shepparton, 2019, Semester 2, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information:

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Philip Trebilcock

Class requirements

SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"In addition, students are expected to undertake 1h-3h of online learning activities prior to class."

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
one 2-hour final examination (equiv. 750 words)This assessment will report on the Graduate Capabilities of: Quantitative literacy, Critical Thinking, Inquiry/Research, and Discipline-specific knowledge and skills.3501, 02, 03, 04
Strategic Marketing Report: Situational Analysis (individual report, 2,500 words )2001, 02
Strategic Marketing one 15 minute presentation (equiv 250 words).performed as a group (relates to group assignment)1501, 02
class participation (equiv 250 words)Based on student participation in seminars and in answering questions, contributing ideas and opinions, showing evidence of having done the prescribed activities1501, 02
Strategic Marketing Report: Implementation (Group report; equiv 500 words per student)1501, 02

Sydney, 2019, Study Period 3, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information:

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Clare D'Souza

Class requirements

SeminarWeek: 46
One 2.0 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day in week 46 and delivered via face-to-face.
"In addition, students are expected to undertake 1h-3h of online learning activities prior to class."

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
one 2-hour final examination (equiv. 750 words)This assessment will report on the Graduate Capabilities of: Quantitative literacy, Critical Thinking, Inquiry/Research, and Discipline-specific knowledge and skills.3501, 02, 03, 04
Strategic Marketing Report: Situational Analysis (individual report, 2,500 words )2001, 02
Strategic Marketing one 15 minute presentation (equiv 250 words).performed as a group (relates to group assignment)1501, 02
class participation (equiv 250 words)Based on student participation in seminars and in answering questions, contributing ideas and opinions, showing evidence of having done the prescribed activities1501, 02
Strategic Marketing Report: Implementation (Group report; equiv 500 words per student)1501, 02

Sydney, 2019, Study Period 2, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information:

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Peter Vitartas

Class requirements

SeminarWeek: 31 - 42
One 2.0 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.
"In addition, students are expected to undertake 1h-3h of online learning activities prior to class."

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
one 2-hour final examination (equiv. 750 words)This assessment will report on the Graduate Capabilities of: Quantitative literacy, Critical Thinking, Inquiry/Research, and Discipline-specific knowledge and skills.3501, 02, 03, 04
Strategic Marketing Report: Situational Analysis (individual report, 2,500 words )2001, 02
Strategic Marketing one 15 minute presentation (equiv 250 words).performed as a group (relates to group assignment)1501, 02
class participation (equiv 250 words)Based on student participation in seminars and in answering questions, contributing ideas and opinions, showing evidence of having done the prescribed activities1501, 02
Strategic Marketing Report: Implementation (Group report; equiv 500 words per student)1501, 02

Vietnam (Hanoi University), 2019, Semester 2, Day

Overview

Online enrolment: No

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information:

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Peter Vitartas

Class requirements

SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"In addition, students are expected to undertake 1h-3h of online learning activities prior to class."

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
one 2-hour final examination (equiv. 750 words)This assessment will report on the Graduate Capabilities of: Quantitative literacy, Critical Thinking, Inquiry/Research, and Discipline-specific knowledge and skills.3501, 02, 03, 04
Strategic Marketing Report: Situational Analysis (individual report, 2,500 words )2001, 02
Strategic Marketing one 15 minute presentation (equiv 250 words).performed as a group (relates to group assignment)1501, 02
class participation (equiv 250 words)Based on student participation in seminars and in answering questions, contributing ideas and opinions, showing evidence of having done the prescribed activities1501, 02
Strategic Marketing Report: Implementation (Group report; equiv 500 words per student)1501, 02