UnitLevel 3Undergraduate

MKF3131 Strategic marketing

Faculty of Business and Economics

MKF3131 Strategic marketing is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics, offered in 2020 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield. It needs MKB3804 or MKF3121.

Credit points
6
Offered in 2020
Semester 1, Semester 2
Caulfield
Assessment
Exam 25%
and 1 other task
Workload
144 hours
per semester

This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.

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Requisites

Enrolment rules

You must be enrolled in course B2036 or associated double degree program to undertake this unit.

Overview

Using the case study method this unit provides an analytical framework from which you can explore how marketing strategy is applied throughout a variety of industries. You will be taught how to analyse, evaluate and implement a marketing strategy. A theoretical grounding in introductory marketing, marketing research, buyer behaviour and communications is essential for undertaking this unit.

Offerings in 2020

Teaching periodCampusMode
First semesterCaulfieldOn campus
Second semesterCaulfieldOn campus

Assessment

  • Within semester assessment
    75%
  • ExaminationThreshold hurdle
    25%

Learning outcomes

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

  1. 1

    integrate the theoretical and functional aspects of marketing (and other business disciplines) into a practical problem-solving framework

  2. 2

    analyse information supplied from a case and identify the core marketing problem

  3. 3

    design, evaluate and recommend marketing strategies that solve the identified core marketing problem

  4. 4

    source and select relevant marketing theories and marketing tools to support analysis and recommendations.

Workload and teaching

  • Seminars36 hours
  • Teaching approachActive learning
  • Teaching approachCase-based teaching

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

Technology resources

The only Faculty approved calculators permitted in tests and examinations for all Australian campuses and locations is the HP10bII+ or Casio FX82 (any suffix).

Contacts

Chief Examiners
Mr Paul Murphy

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for MKF3131?

You need MKB3804 or MKF3121 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.

When is MKF3131 offered?

In 2020, MKF3131 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield.

How much work is MKF3131?

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

Does MKF3131 have an exam?

Yes. The exam is worth 25% of the final mark, alongside 1 other task.

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 3
Study abroad
Not available