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Course Description
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Course Name
Marketing I
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Host University
University of Cape Town
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Location
Cape Town, South Africa
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Area of Study
Marketing
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Course Level Recommendations
Upper
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Host University Units
18 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits3
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units4 - 5
Hours & Credits
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Overview
Objective:
To give an overview of the Marketing Process considering current trends in the South African context. The course will stress the importance of the Marketing Concept, Target Marketing and the Marketing Mix as a means of formulating a Marketing Strategy with the view to achieving the strategic objectives of an organisation.Course outline:
The marketing concept, the marketing environment, consumer markets and industrial markets, buyer behaviour, marketing research, the use and importance of differentiation, market segmentation and target marketing, the marketing mix, product policy, pricing policy, distribution policy, promotion policy, marketing strategy, marketing organisation and implementation, measurement and control of marketing effectiveness including the marketing audit.DP requirements: 40% class mark and the completion of all required assignments. Attendance is compulsory for all tutorials
Assessment:
Essays, case studies, project and test: 50%
June / October examinations 2 hours: 50%
Course Disclaimer
Credits earned vary according to the policies of the students' home institutions. According to ISA policy and possible visa requirements, students must maintain full-time enrollment status, as determined by their home institutions, for the duration of the program.