MKM5955 Marketing and the international consumer
Faculty of Business and Economics
MKM5955 Marketing and the international consumer is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics, offered in 2027 in Semester 1 at Malaysia. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 4 units, leading on to 5 units in all.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2027
- Semester 1
- Malaysia
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
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Requisites
Before MKM5955
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After MKM5955
4 units list MKM5955 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Equivalent units
The same content under another code. Only one of them counts.
Overview
Marketing is a means by which organisations create value for their stakeholders within pre-determined objectives. Marketing is widely accepted as a means for delivering greater levels of customer satisfaction, profitability, and sustainability within both a tactical and strategic framework. This unit will enable you to understand and apply concepts related to marketing environment analyses, consumer behaviour, marketing research, segmentation, target marketing, positioning, and marketing strategies. These topics will prepare graduates for the development and implementation of strategic marketing management plans for products and services of an organisation.
Offerings in 2027
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- Written30%
- Presentation30%
- Project40%
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
critically reflect on the role of marketing in value creation, particularly in relation to sustainability
- 2
communicate evaluations of market-based information and consumer behaviour clearly, effectively, and professionally
- 3
develop marketing strategies that provide business solutions relevant to diverse stakeholders.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials24 hours
- Teaching approachField trips
- Teaching approachResearch activities
- 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. 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 provides you with opportunities to participate in experiential learning by visiting cultural, geographical and/or industrial sites relevant to your studies.
This unit allows you to develop your research skills by engaging in structured inquiry using a systematic approach and discipline-specific methodologies.
This unit engages you in actively applying your knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Ewe Soo Yeong
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for MKM5955?
MKM5955 has no prerequisites.
What can I take after MKM5955?
MKM5955 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 4 units, including MKM5202, MKM5231, MKM5260 and MKM5402. Those lead on to 5 units in all.
When is MKM5955 offered?
In 2027, MKM5955 runs in Semester 1 at Malaysia.
How much work is MKM5955?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does MKM5955 have an exam?
No. MKM5955 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.