Master Syllabus BA1263, Introduction to Marketing

Credits 3 Lab Hours 0 Lecture Hours 3 Clinical Hours 0
Course Description
A study of the principles and practices of the marketing functions. Includes a study of consumer and industrial products, the channels through which they are distributed, and the promotion and pricing procedures followed by modern business. For each unit of credit, a minimum of three hours per week with one of the hours for class and two hours for studying/preparation outside of class is expected.

For each unit of credit, a minimum of three hours per week with one of the hours for class and two hours for studying/preparation outside of class is expected.

Program and/or Department Mission Statement

Prepare students to obtain a job in mid-management or marketing position, possessing the skills to make them successful employees and employers.

Academic Year
AY2025-26
SCCC Outcomes

Outcome #1: Read with comprehension, be critical of what they read, and apply knowledge gained from their reading to broader issues of the day.

Outcome #2: Communicate ideas clearly and proficiently in writing, appropriately adjusting content and arrangement for varying audiences, purposes, and situations.

Outcome #3: Communicate their ideas clearly and proficiently in speaking, appropriately adjusting content and arrangement for varying audiences, purposes, and situations

Outcome #5: Demonstrate the ability to think critically by gathering facts, generating insights, analyzing data, and evaluating information.

Outcome #6: Exhibit skills in information and technological literacy.

Outcome #7: Understand each other, moving beyond simple acceptance to embracing and celebrating the rich dimensions of other cultures by working as a team to learn, engage communities, exhibit cultural awareness, and create equity.

Outcome #9: Exhibit workplace skills to include respect for others, teamwork competence, attendance/punctuality, decision making, conflict resolution, truthfulness/honest, positive attitude, judgment, responsibility.

Course Outcomes

Apply the components for the marketing environment as they apply to business.

Analyze the principles of marketing.

Compare or design a project for marketing a project in another country.

Implement marketing planning and research to business today.

Integrate consumer behavior into the current marketplace.

Analyze strategies for product design and packaging.

Compare methods of distribution for a product.

Compare the methods of promoting a product.

Contrast the advantages and disadvantages of the various advertising media.

Evaluate and apply pricing strategies for a product.

Evaluate careers in marketing

Course Outline
  1. The Marketing Environment
  2. Marketing Planning
  3. Buyer Behavior and Market Segmentation.
  4. Product and Service Strategy
  5. Pricing Strategy
  6. Distribution Strategy
  7. Promotional Strategy
  8. Marketing in Special Settings
Instructional Methods

Class Lecture

Class discussion

Small group work

Guest Speakers

Videos

Case problems

Computer Presentations

Instructional Resources and Materials

Textbook

Computer Simulations

Overhead Projector

Videos

Business Periodicals

Teacher Prepared Handouts

Computer Internet Access

Methods of Assessment

SCCC Outcomes 1,3,5,6,7 & 9 will be measured by the following:

Exams

Student Participation

Assigned projects

Quizzes

SCCC Policy

Academic Calendar
Academic Integrity
Technical Help

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Core Outcomes Project
The learning outcomes and competencies detailed in this course outline or syllabus meet, or exceed the learning outcomes and competencies specified by the Kansas Core Outcomes Groups project for this course as approved by the Kansas Board of Regents KRSN: BUS1030