UnitLevel 2Undergraduate

MKB2706 Brand and product management

Faculty of Business and Economics

MKB2706 Brand and product management is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics, offered in 2021 in Semester 1 at Peninsula. It needs MKF1120, MKS1120, MKB1700, MKC1200 or MKW1120.

Credit points
6
Offered in 2021
Semester 1
Peninsula
Assessment
Exam 40%
and 1 other task
Workload
144 hours
per semester

This is the 2021 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.

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Requisites

Overview

Developing and managing products and brands is important to firms and organisations seeking to gain and maintain competitive advantage.

Undertaking this unit will build your knowledge and skills in developing new products and brands. You will also gain a deeper understanding of different methods, frameworks, and theories used by organisations to build and maintain an appropriate portfolio of products and brands.

Particular emphasis is given to exploring contemporary issues and challenges facing firms and organisations in managing their brand equity in dynamic environments.

Offerings in 2021

Teaching periodCampusMode
First semesterPeninsulaOn campus

Assessment

  • Within semester assessment
    60%
  • Examination
    40%

Learning outcomes

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

  1. 1

    discuss the function of products and brands in firms and organisations

  2. 2

    explain the models, concepts, and tools for new product development

  3. 3

    evaluate the application of branding theories, concepts, and tactics across different firm and organisational contexts

  4. 4

    apply acquired unit knowledge to develop appropriate strategies for building and managing brand equity.

Workload and teaching

  • Tutorials18 hours
  • Lectures18 hours
  • 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

Keller, K.L. & Swaminathan, V. (2020), Strategic Brand Management: Building, Measuring, and Managing Brand Equity, (5th Ed.): Pearson.

Where it fits

MKB2706 is part of 2 areas of study in the 2021 handbook.

Contacts

Chief Examiners
Dr David Toleman

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for MKB2706?

You need MKF1120, MKS1120, MKB1700, MKC1200 or MKW1120 before you enrol.

When is MKB2706 offered?

In 2021, MKB2706 runs in Semester 1 at Peninsula.

How much work is MKB2706?

The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.

Does MKB2706 have an exam?

Yes. The exam is worth 40% of the final mark, alongside 1 other task.

Which majors and minors include MKB2706?

MKB2706 is part of Marketing and communications.

More details

Credit points
6
Level
2
Study level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Business and Economics
Organisational unit
Department of Marketing
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.125
Student contribution
SCA Band 4
Study abroad
Available