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Course Description
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Course Name
Fundamentals of Marketing
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Host University
The American College of Greece
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Location
Athens, Greece
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Area of Study
Marketing
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Course Level Recommendations
Lower
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US Credits
3 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits3
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units4
Hours & Credits
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Overview
DESCRIPTION:
This course provides an understanding of basic marketing concepts, as they are used in different profit and not-for-profit organizations. Marketing mix, segmentation, targeting, positioning, principles of consumer behavior, marketing research.RATIONALE:
Marketing is a key business function. It plays a pivotal role in all company types, contributing both tangible (profitability), and intangible (image) benefits. The module equips students with the necessary tools marketers use for their marketing strategies.LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of the module, the student should be able to:
1. Identify the role and contribution of marketing to individual firms and to the economy
2. Distinguish between business-to-consumer marketing and business-to-business marketing
3. Demonstrate understanding of marketing concepts using appropriate terminologyMETHOD OF TEACHING AND LEARNING:
In congruence with the teaching and learning strategy of the college, the following tools are used:
- Class lectures
- Short assignments on various marketing issues in small groups in class.
- Analysis & Discussion of short cases in class.
- Office Hours: Students are encouraged to make full use of the office hours of their instructor, where they can ask questions and go over lecture material.
- Use of a Blackboard learning platform, where instructors post lecture notes, assignment instruction, timely announcements, as well as additional resources.