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SECTION I: GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE COURSE

Course Code Course Name Year Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
60414MEEOZ-MNE0265 Fundamentals of Marketing 3 Fall 2 2 3 5
Course Type : Compulsory
Cycle: Bachelor      TQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree      QF-EHEA:First Cycle      EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Language of Instruction: English
Prerequisities and Co-requisities: N/A
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Name of Coordinator: Dr. Öğr. Üyesi ŞAHİKA BURÇİN EMİROĞLU
Dersin Öğretim Eleman(lar)ı: Dr. Öğr. Üyesi ŞAHİKA BURÇİN EMİROĞLU
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi MELTEM KAYHAN
Dersin Kategorisi: Programme Specific

SECTION II: INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE

Course Objectives & Content

Course Objectives: This course is designed to introduce the basic concepts of marketing which will enlarge the students’ understanding of different market structures and the forces operating in these markets. As the market forces are very dynamic, the companies in this dynamic environment must find solutions and design strategies in order to survive in the marketplace. The principles of these strategies are the main topics of this course.
Course Content: Marketing Concept and Marketing Management Process; Company and Marketing Strategy; The Marketing Environment; Consumer Markets and Consumer Buyer Behavior; Business Markets and Business Buyer Behavior; Marketing Information System; Segmentation, Targeting, and Positioning; Product, Services, and Branding Strategy; New Product Development and Product Life-Cycle Strategies; Pricing Considerations and Pricing Strategies; Marketing Channels and Supply Chain Management; Integrated Marketing Communications Strategy; Advertising, Sales Promotion, and Public Relations; Marketing Ethics and Social Responsibility
This course employs the project-based learning approach. In this respect aside from the conventional content the course has a project-based learning component. The project based- learning component aims realising one or more projects designed for learning purposes involving the development of certain intermediary and final deliverables in a step-by-step mannerby the students individually or in project teams. The evaluation of the project-based learning component involves grading the project deliverables and the project works by the instructor and/or a jury.

Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs)

Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs) are those describing the knowledge, skills and competencies that students are expected to achieve upon successful completion of the course. In this context, Course Learning Outcomes defined for this course unit are as follows:
Knowledge (Described as Theoritical and/or Factual Knowledge.)
  1) Can analyze social, economic and legal environments as the indicators of market conditions
  2) Has knowledge on the marketing information system required in marketing management processes
  3) Can plan the effective usage of company resources on such areas as product development, pricing, distribution and marketing communication
  4) Pazarlama yönetiminin gerek piyasa mekanizması gerekse toplum üzerindeki etkilerini anlar, sosyal sorumluluk ve etik anlayışını benimsemiştir
Skills (Describe as Cognitive and/or Practical Skills.)
  1) Understands the historical evolution of the concepts of marketing and marketing management and their impact to the company
Competences (Described as "Ability of the learner to apply knowledge and skills autonomously with responsibility", "Learning to learn"," Communication and social" and "Field specific" competences.)

Weekly Course Schedule

Week Subject
Materials Sharing *
Related Preparation Further Study
1) Marketing Concept and Marketing Management Process Reading assignment, Preparatory study Project work, Homework assignment
2) Assignment of projects Reading assignment, Preparatory study Project work, Homework assignment
3) Company and Marketing Strategy, The Marketing Environment Reading assignment, Preparatory study Project work, Homework assignment
4) Consumer Markets and Consumer Buyer Behavior Reading assignment, Preparatory study Project work, Homework assignment
5) Business Markets and Business Buyer Behavior Reading assignment, Preparatory study Project work, Homework assignment
6) Marketing Information System, Segmentation, Targeting, and Positioning Reading assignment, Preparatory study Project work, Homework assignment
7) Submission of the first delivery of the project Reading assignment, Preparatory study Project work, Homework assignment
8) Midterm Reading assignment, Preparatory study Project work, Homework assignment
9) New Product Development and Product Life-Cycle Strategies, Product, Services, and Branding Strategy Reading assignment, Preparatory study Project work, Homework assignment
10) Pricing Considerations and Pricing Strategies Reading assignment, Preparatory study Project work, Homework assignment
11) Marketing Channels and Supply Chain Management, Integrated Marketing Communications Strategy Reading assignment, Preparatory study Project work, Homework assignment
12) Submission of the first delivery of the project Reading assignment, Preparatory study Project work, Homework assignment
13) Advertising, Sales Promotion, and Public Relations Reading assignment, Preparatory study Project work, Homework assignment
14) Marketing Ethics and Social Responsibility Reading assignment, Preparatory study Project work, Homework assignment
15) Submission of the final delivery of the project and presentation Reading assignment, Preparatory study Project work, Homework assignment
*These fields provides students with course materials for their pre- and further study before and after the course delivered.

Recommended or Required Reading & Other Learning Resources/Tools

Course Notes / Textbooks: Kotler, P. ve G. Armstrong (2012), Principles of Marketing, 14. Baskı, Prentice-Hall.
References: Boone, Louis E. ve David L. Kurtz (2008), Contemporary Marketing, 13. Baskı, Thomson South-Western.

Marilyn A Stone, 2007, Fundamentals of Marketing, 1st Edition, ISBN: 978-0415370974

Russell Edward, 2009, The Fundamentals of Marketing, ISBN: 2940373728

William J. Stanton, 1984, Fundamentals of Marketing, 7th Edition, ISBN: 0070609071



SECTION III: RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN COURSE UNIT AND COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs)

(The matrix below shows how the course learning outcomes (CLOs) associates with programme learning outcomes (both KPLOs & SPLOs) and, if exist, the level of quantitative contribution to them.)

Relationship Between CLOs & PLOs

(KPLOs and SPLOs are the abbreviations for Key & Sub- Programme Learning Outcomes, respectively. )
CLOs/PLOs KPLO 1 KPLO 2 KPLO 3 KPLO 4 KPLO 5
1 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
CLO1
CLO2
CLO3
CLO4
CLO5

Level of Contribution of the Course to PLOs

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Programme Learning Outcomes Contribution Level (from 1 to 5)
1) Uses and applies theoretical and applied sciences in the field of basic science subjects for the solution of management engineering problems. 2
2) Analyzes Management Engineering applications, designs and develops models to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions. For this purpose, it selects and uses appropriate methods, tools and technologies. 2
3) Owns the competencies required by the constantly developing field of management engineering and the global competitive environment. 3
4) Applies the theoretical knowledge in business life during a semester.
5) S/he acquires the competencies that develop by the expectations of business world and the society defined as the institutional outcomes of our university on the advanced level in relation with his/her field. 5

SECTION IV: TEACHING-LEARNING & ASSESMENT-EVALUATION METHODS OF THE COURSE

Teaching & Learning Methods of the Course

(All teaching and learning methods used at the university are managed systematically. Upon proposals of the programme units, they are assessed by the relevant academic boards and, if found appropriate, they are included among the university list. Programmes, then, choose the appropriate methods in line with their programme design from this list. Likewise, appropriate methods to be used for the course units can be chosen among those defined for the programme.)
Teaching and Learning Methods defined at the Programme Level
Teaching and Learning Methods Defined for the Course
Lectures
Discussion
Case Study
Problem Solving
Demonstration
Views
Laboratory
Reading
Homework
Project Preparation
Thesis Preparation
Peer Education
Seminar
Technical Visit
Course Conference
Brain Storming
Questions Answers
Individual and Group Work
Role Playing-Animation-Improvisation
Active Participation in Class

Assessment & Evaluation Methods of the Course

(All assessment and evaluation methods used at the university are managed systematically. Upon proposals of the programme units, they are assessed by the relevant academic boards and, if found appropriate, they are included among the university list. Programmes, then, choose the appropriate methods in line with their programme design from this list. Likewise, appropriate methods to be used for the course units can be chosen among those defined for the programme.)
Aassessment and evaluation Methods defined at the Programme Level
Assessment and Evaluation Methods defined for the Course
Midterm
Presentation
Final Exam
Quiz
Report Evaluation
Homework Evaluation
Oral Exam
Thesis Defense
Jury Evaluation
Practice Exam
Evaluation of Implementation Training in the Workplace
Active Participation in Class
Participation in Discussions

Relationship Between CLOs & Teaching-Learning, Assesment-Evaluation Methods of the Course

(The matrix below shows the teaching-learning and assessment-evaluation methods designated for the course unit in relation to the course learning outcomes.)
LEARNING & TEACHING METHODS
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
ASSESMENT & EVALUATION METHODS
CLO1 CLO2 CLO3 CLO4 CLO5
-Lectures -Midterm
-Discussion -Presentation
-Case Study -Final Exam
-Problem Solving -Quiz
-Demonstration -Report Evaluation
-Views -Homework Evaluation
-Laboratory -Oral Exam
-Reading -Thesis Defense
-Homework -Jury Evaluation
-Project Preparation -Practice Exam
-Thesis Preparation -Evaluation of Implementation Training in the Workplace
-Peer Education -Active Participation in Class
-Seminar - Participation in Discussions
-Technical Visit
-Course Conference
-Brain Storming
-Questions Answers
-Individual and Group Work
-Role Playing-Animation-Improvisation
-Active Participation in Class

Contribution of Assesment & Evalution Activities to Final Grade of the Course

Measurement and Evaluation Methods # of practice per semester Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments 1 % 10.00
Project 1 % 10.00
Midterms 1 % 30.00
Semester Final Exam 1 % 50.00
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 50
Total % 100

SECTION V: WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS ALLOCATED FOR THE COURSE

WORKLOAD OF TEACHING & LEARNING ACTIVITIES
Teaching & Learning Activities # of Activities per semester Duration (hour) Total Workload
Course 14 2 28
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application 14 2 28
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) 0 0 0
Field Work 0 0 0
Study Hours Out of Class 14 2 28
Presentations / Seminar 4 1 4
Project 4 5 20
Homework Assignments 0 0 0
Total Workload of Teaching & Learning Activities - - 108
WORKLOAD OF ASSESMENT & EVALUATION ACTIVITIES
Assesment & Evaluation Activities # of Activities per semester Duration (hour) Total Workload
Quizzes 3 2 6
Midterms 1 6 6
Semester Final Exam 1 12 12
Total Workload of Assesment & Evaluation Activities - - 24
TOTAL WORKLOAD (Teaching & Learning + Assesment & Evaluation Activities) 132
ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE (Total Workload/25.5 h) 5