UnitLevel 5Postgraduate

MKF5401 Theories in marketing 1

Faculty of Business and Economics

MKF5401 Theories in marketing 1 is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics, offered in 2027 in Semester 1 at Caulfield. It has no prerequisites.

Credit points
6
Offered in 2027
Semester 1
Caulfield
Assessment
No exam
1 task
Workload
144 hours
per semester

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Requisites

Before MKF5401

Prohibitions

You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.

After MKF5401

No unit lists MKF5401 as a prerequisite in the 2027 handbook.

Enrolment rules

You must be enrolled in course B6023 to undertake this unit.

Overview

This unit is designed to provide you with a broad exposure to the major theories in marketing. This exposure will include coverage of both classical and recent research in the field. The unit will provide you with a working knowledge of the important substantive topics and conceptual ideas that underlie research in the key marketing sub-disciplines, such as modelling, strategy, and consumer behaviour. The unit will be delivered by a team of academics who are experts in these sub-discipline areas. A set of required readings will be assigned ahead of each seminar. You will discuss and critique these readings, thus not only expanding your understanding of the marketing discipline, but also developing critical analytical skills. You will also generate ideas for further research and formulate research proposals.

Offerings in 2027

Teaching periodCampusMode
First semesterCaulfieldOn campus

Assessment

  • Project
    100%

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Learning outcomes

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

  1. 1

    understand the seminal classic and recent articles in marketing

  2. 2

    analyse and critique research papers from different sub-disciplines in marketing

  3. 3

    acquire effective academic presentation and writing skills

  4. 4

    apply the knowledge acquired from critical analysis of the extant marketing literature to formulate new research ideas.

Workload and teaching

  • Workshops36 hours
  • Teaching approachActive learning
  • Teaching approachResearch activities

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. You are expected to complete all pre-class activities prior to your scheduled class, and post-class activities should be completed after your scheduled class. Learning activities may include a combination of teacher directed, peer directed and online engagement activities.

This unit engages you in actively applying your knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.

This unit allows you to develop your research skills by engaging in structured inquiry using a systematic approach and discipline-specific methodologies.

Where it fits

MKF5401 is part of 1 area of study in the 2027 handbook.

Contacts

Chief Examiners
Dr Bora Min

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for MKF5401?

MKF5401 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.

When is MKF5401 offered?

In 2027, MKF5401 runs in Semester 1 at Caulfield.

How much work is MKF5401?

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

Does MKF5401 have an exam?

No. MKF5401 has 1 assessment task and no exam.

Which majors and minors include MKF5401?

MKF5401 is part of Marketing studies.

More details

Credit points
6
Level
5
Study level
Postgraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Business and Economics
Organisational unit
Department of Marketing
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.125
Student contribution
SCA Band 4
Study abroad
Not available
Handbook years
202520262027