BUS271 PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING

Course Code:3530271
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week):3 (3.00 - 0.00)
ECTS Credit:6.0
Department:Business Administration
Language of Instruction:English
Level of Study:Undergraduate
Course Coordinator:Assoc.Prof.Dr. ÇAĞRI YALKIN
Offered Semester:Fall Semesters.

Course Objectives

The course is designed to provide understanding of the principles of marketing, marketing as a management function within a modern organization, and the role of marketing in society.  Our goal is to learn how to use marketing concepts to solve problems faced in modern organizations.


Course Content

Introduction to the nature of marketing; development of marketing over time; consumer behavior; market segmentation; product development and policies; pricing methods and practices; distribution, marketing communications; marketing research; international marketing; contemporary issues in marketing.


Course Learning Outcomes

We will learn the basic tenets of marketing, including the concepts, terms, tools and analytical techniques.  Learning these fundamentals will allow us to examine the various elements of the marketing mix (product, price, distribution and promotion) and make appropriate, strategic decisions where these elements are concerned.  Ultimately the course will give you the knowledge and practice to help you be successful when facing “real world” marketing challenges.


Program Outcomes Matrix

Level of Contribution
#Program Outcomes0123
1They attain advanced level of knowledge in the functional areas of business administration such as strategic management, marketing, accounting, finance, organization management, human resources, and operations management.
2They are capable of identifying and analyzing legal, environmental and social factors, which influence the basic functional areas of the business administration.
3They understand and implement rational, systematic and scientific approaches effectively in problem solving and decision-making processes.
4They are capable of applying, analyzing, synthesizing and evaluating the knowledge they have in diverse fields efficiently.
5They are capable of transferring information by using efficient verbal and written communication techniques.
6They are capable of performing professional communication effectively also in English.
7They know the methods of performing efficient teamwork.
8They are capable of following the contemporary techniques, scientific and technological developments in their fields and are able to conduct research and studies in order to develop their business administration related knowledge, skills, and competences.
9They are knowledgeable in the areas of professional ethics and responsibility.
10They are capable of utilizing their knowledge and skills efficiently in global and multicultural contexts.
11They are knowledgeable in the issues of environment, social responsibility, social justice, quality and cultural values.
12They have a creative, innovative and critical perspective.

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