UnitLevel 3Undergraduate

MKC3110 Market analysis and strategy development

Faculty of Business and Economics

MKC3110 Market analysis and strategy development is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics, offered in 2021 in Semester 1 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 2 units.

Credit points
6
Offered in 2021
Semester 1
Clayton
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

Enrolment rules

To be successful in this unit, background knowledge and application of maths is required at the equivalent of VCE Year 12 Higher level.  You may have satisfied this by completing relevant prerequisite unit/s, or you have covered relevant topics in your final years of secondary study.  You should self-assess your maths competency prior to enrolling in this unit.

You must have passed MKC1200 and two units (12 credit points) from the Department of Marketing to undertake this unit.

Overview

This unit applies a market focus to the process of analysis and strategy development. Using marketing planning as a framework, the contribution of marketing strategies to the attainment of firm goals is explored.

Offerings in 2021

Teaching periodCampusMode
First semesterClaytonOn campus

Assessment

  • Within semester assessment
    60%
  • ExaminationThreshold hurdle
    40%

Learning outcomes

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

  1. 1

    distinguish the nature of marketing decisions that a firm makes according to the hierarchy of strategy

  2. 2

    explain the contribution that marketing makes to the value of the firm

  3. 3

    conduct analysis of the internal and external environments of an organisation that informs marketing strategy development

  4. 4

    formulate and recommend marketing strategies that add measurable value to the organisation

  5. 5

    develop the written and oral communication skills required to justify a strategic recommendation.

Workload and teaching

  • Lectures18 hours
  • Tutorials12 hours
  • Teaching approachOnline learning
  • Teaching approachCase-based teaching
  • Teaching approachProblem-based 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

Thompson, A., Peteraf, M., Gamble, J., & Strickland III, A. J. (2020). Crafting & Executing Strategy 22/e: The Quest for Competitive Advantage: Concepts and Cases. McGraw-Hill Education.

Where it fits

MKC3110 is part of 1 area of study in the 2021 handbook.

Contacts

Chief Examiners
Dr Pingping Qiu

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for MKC3110?

MKC3110 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.

What can I take after MKC3110?

MKC3110 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 2 units, including MKC3140 and MKF3131.

When is MKC3110 offered?

In 2021, MKC3110 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton.

How much work is MKC3110?

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

Does MKC3110 have an exam?

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

Which majors and minors include MKC3110?

MKC3110 is part of Marketing science.

More details

Credit points
6
Level
3
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