MKB2704 Consumer orientated marketing communications
Faculty of Business and Economics
MKB2704 Consumer orientated marketing communications is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics, offered in 2020 in Semester 2 at Peninsula. It needs MKB2703, MKW2402, MKF2111 or MKC2110 and unlocks 3 units, leading on to 5 units in all.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2020
- Semester 2
- Peninsula
- Assessment
- Exam 40%
- and 1 other task
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before MKB2704
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After MKB2704
3 units list MKB2704 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Overview
This unit explores the development of marketing communication strategies to meet organisational objectives.
In this unit you explore the principles and practices of marketing communication and learn how to apply a range of marketing communication functions and tools to address different marketing problems and opportunities. Given the applied nature of this unit, you will also have the opportunity to develop an IMC plan that uses campaign messages and creative strategies in existing and emerging communication channels to engage consumers.
Offerings in 2020
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Peninsula | On campus |
Assessment
- Within semester assessment60%
- ExaminationThreshold hurdle40%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
discuss the role of consumer integrated marketing communication in achieving organisational objectives
- 2
identify and justify appropriate communication channels to reach different consumer audiences
- 3
develop recommendations around appropriate media mixes to achieve campaign objectives for a specific target audience
- 4
develop an appropriate consumer-focused integrated marketing communication plan for a specified audience
- 5
develop recommendations around evaluating an IMC plan.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials18 hours
- Lectures18 hours
- Teaching approachOnline learning
- Teaching approachProblem-based learning
- Teaching approachActive learning
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities. The unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
Learning resources
Required resources
Clow, Kenneth E. and Donald E. Baack (2018), Integrated Advertising, Promotion, and Marketing Communications (8 th Edition – Global), Harlow, United Kingdom.
Where it fits
MKB2704 is part of 2 areas of study in the 2020 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr David Toleman
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for MKB2704?
You need MKB2703, MKW2402, MKF2111 or MKC2110 before you enrol.
What can I take after MKB2704?
MKB2704 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 3 units, including MKB3804, MKF3621 and MKW3610. Those lead on to 5 units in all.
When is MKB2704 offered?
In 2020, MKB2704 runs in Semester 2 at Peninsula.
How much work is MKB2704?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does MKB2704 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 40% of the final mark, alongside 1 other task.
Which majors and minors include MKB2704?
MKB2704 is part of Marketing and communications.