Swedish name: Marketing and Supply Chain Management D
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Course code: 2FE199
Credit points: 30
Education level: Second cycle
Main Field of Study and progress level:
Business Administration: Second cycle, has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
Grading scale: Three-grade scale
Responsible department: Business Administration
Revised by: Dean of Umeå School of Business, Economics and Statistics, 2024-05-15
This marketing course is intended for students who want to increase their knowledge of aspects that affect consumer behaviour, and of theories and methods for advanced analysis of consumer markets. The final module of this course focus on Supply Chain Management.
Generic learning outcome.
In addition to the specific learning outcomes for each module (see below), the course has a number of goals for the development of generic skills. After completing the course, the student should be able to:
Common expected learning outcome:
The course consists of the following four modules:
Module 1. Marketing Strategy, 7.5 credits
Module 2. Consumer Behaviour, 7.5 credits
Module 3. Consumer and Market Analysis, 7.5 credits
Module 4. Supply Chain Management II 7,5 credits
Module 1. Marketing Strategy, 7.5 credits
This module highlights strategic marketing challenges of firms. The students will gain an understanding of how the business context affects the selection and implementation of different strategies. The module presents various applications of marketing strategies to highlight the dynamics of strategic issues. Students will practice to think strategically from both an internal and external perspective.
Expected learning outcomes:
After completing this module, the student should be able to:
Focus of instruction:
In addition to lectures, the learning is supported by case work and seminars. The module requires significant amount of independent study. This means reading the assigned literature.
The module integrates theoretical insights with practical applications in a learning environment which builds on active participation, both individually and in groups. During the module, students will also be introduced to methods of working in international teams and academic conduct, for example how cheating and plagiarism can be avoided and referencing techniques.
Examination modes
Examination is based upon the two written individual hall exams and one case report, which are prepared in a group. The final grade is awarded to students who pass all assignments and an individual computer-based examination on plagiarism and referencing. The course is given and examined in English. Note as well examination modes below for the course as a whole.
Module 2. Consumer Behavior, 7.5 credits
For companies to attain commercial success, it is important to understand and have knowledge about consumer behavior. This course module highlights consumers' internal processes and how knowledge of these processes can be useful for choosing appropriate marketing strategies. Theoretical models in marketing that are needed to analyze consumer behavior, practical examples, and research in consumer behavior are discussed during the module.
Expected learning outcomes
Focus of instruction
Learning is supported by interactive lectures and seminars. The readings and lectures are meant to complement each other. The seminars are intended to help the students to develop a good understanding of what consumer behavior is about in order to apply this knowledge in the different module assignments.
Examination modes
The assessments of the module consist of seminars and written assignments, prepared and presented both individual and in groups, and an individual written hall exam. A passing grade is required for each part of the module. The course is given and examined in English. Note as well examination modes below for the course as a whole.
Module 3. Consumer and Market Analysis, 7.5 credits
While the core principle of marketing is simple "make profit by meeting a need of a customer", translating this principle into a set of strategic and operational decisions is far more complex. This course is designed to provide the students with the concepts and tools to handle this complexity and to offer them the opportunity to actually formulate and implement marketing strategies. Therefore, this course module involves a comprehensive simulation exercise that facilitates students' development of skills in formulating and implementing marketing decisions in a realistic and data-rich environment. The simulation exercise thus entails that the groups compete with each other. The key areas explored are demand processes, segmentation, positioning, new product introduction, and resource allocation. This course also closely examines how marketing research studies and various marketing indicators can inform strategic and operational decisions.
Expected learning outcomes
After completing this module, the student should be able to:
Focus of instruction
This course uses one of the most widely used business simulations, as a learning platform. Student teams will run a simulated firm and make different marketing decisions. This module also includes interactive lectures and seminars, and requires significant amount of both independent work and teamwork.
Examination modes
The assessment of this module consists of: (1) an evaluation of group performance that includes simulated firm performance, interim report, marketing plan and a presentation; (2) individual case analysis assignment and (3) individual written exam. A passing grade is required for each part. The course is given and examined in English. Note as well examination modes below for the course as a whole.
Module 4. Supply Chain Management II, 7.5 credits
Supply chain management has evolved from an operational issue, focusing on the optimization of an organization's incoming goods, to a strategic issue of understanding effects of logistical systems on the overall supply chain. This supply chain typically encompasses multiple organizations interlinked locally, regionally and globally. Supply chain management II is an advanced course on supply chain issues with considerations not only for the immediate organization, but also for the overall industrial network, society in general and the environment. This means that sustainable development is of high importance in the course. In this context, climate change and transportation are given particular attention and are related to global, national and local circumstances and commitments. Among other important areas treated in the course are reverse logistics and outsourcing In reverse logistics, organizations need to cater for not only products produced but also incorporate waste management. In outsourcing, organizations has a direct and indirect moral and contractual obligation to handle the environmental footprint and labor rights issues created by the overall supply chain.
Expected learning outcomes
After completing this module, the student should be able to:
Focus of instruction:
This advanced course will be case-oriented. Students will work with one large case where conventional issues of supply chain management, such as localization, transportation, cost efficiency, customer orientation and optimization, will be at the core together with issues of environmental sustainability and global responsibility. Students' basic understanding in supply chain management will now extend to a strategic level. In essence, students will work on a scientifically based evaluation report where they are to use their own prior knowledge of the subject matter together with contemporary research in the field of supply change management with a distinct environmental perspective.
Examination modes
The examination consists of a project assignment, an individual written examination and seminar participation. A larger case will be used throughout the course where each student will fulfil a specific assignment within the overall case structure. A passing grade is required for each part of the module.
See each separate module.
90 credits out of which 75 credits in Business Administration whereof 15 credit bachelor courses or equivalent. Approved 52,5 credits whereof 7,5 credits in bachelor courses.
It required to have broad knowledge of different specializations within the subject of Business Administration i.e. Management, Marketing, Accounting and Finance. Statistics 7.5 credits or equivalent.
Proficiency in English equivalent to Swedish upper secondary course English B/6.
See each separate module.
The following grading system is used:
Pass with distinction (Väl godkänd, VG, 75% or more),
Pass (Godkänd, G, 50% or more)
Fail (Underkänd U, less than 50%).
Grades on the course are awarded when the student has passed all examinations and compulsory course elements. The course is given and examined in English.
To receive the grade Pass with distinction (VG) in the 30 credits course consisting of four modules of the same size, the student must have achieved Pass with distinction (VG) in at least three out of four modules. In shorter courses for example 7,5 credit courses, 15 credit courses or 22,5 credits courses Pass with distinction (VG) is given when the student has achieved at least 75% of the total weighted points.
A student who does not pass the first examination will be offered an opportunity to sit a re- examination within two months. An additional examination opportunity is normally offered every academic year, one week prior to the start of the autumn term. If required by specific circumstances, other form of examination can be used.
A student that has failed an examination on two occasions has a right to have another examiner or grading teacher appointed, unless there are special reasons against it. A written request addressed to the Director of Studies should be made no later than 14 days before the next examination opportunity.
Adaptations
Examiners may decide to deviate from the modes of assessment in the course syllabus. Individual adaptation of modes of assessment must give due consideration to the student's needs. The adaptation of modes of assessment must remain within the framework of the intended learning outcomes in the course syllabus. Students who require an adapted examination - and have received a decision on the right to support from the coordinator at the Student Services Office for students with disabilities - must submit a request to the department holding the course no later than 10 days before the examination. The examiner decides on the adaptation of the examination, after which the student will be notified.
Academic integrity and cheating
As a student, you are expected to act with academic integrity. This means writing and presenting within the limits of the academic rules and expectations communicated in the university's regulations and what is otherwise specified by the responsible department. Disciplinary action may be taken against students who use unauthorized help aids or in some other way try to mislead on a test or on another type of task for examination. Rules and regulations concerning the production of academic texts and correct referencing will be applicable to written assignments. Submitted material may be subject to plagiarism control. In addition, Umeå University rules and regulations for education and research apply.
Academic credit transfers are done in accordance with the University credit transfer regulations.
This course can not be included in the degree together with 2fe177, 2fe193, 2fe179.
Scientific articles and book chapters will be presented at the start of the module, approximately 60-80 pages in total.
Phillips Diane M.
Marketing strategy & management [electronic resource] / Diane M. Phillips
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ISBN: 9781529783629
Mandatory
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ISBN: 9781529778557, Paperback ISBN: 9781529778564, Hardcover ISBN: 9781529785609, Electronic Version
SZMIGIN ISABELLE. PIACENTINI
CONSUMER BEHAVIOUR 3E P
[S.l.] : OXFORD UNIV PRESS : 2022 :
ISBN: 0198862563
Mandatory
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Scentific articles between 100 and 150 pages will be added at the start of the module.
Markstrat3 : the strategic marketing simulation
Larréché Jean-Claude, Gatignon Hubert
Cincinnati, Ohio : South-Western College Publ. : cop. 1998 : 210 s. :
ISBN: 0-538-88089-9
Mandatory
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Reading instructions: Reading instructions: Chapter 8. Consumer Analysis, pp.149-155 and Chapter 10. Allocation of Resources, pp. 177-184
Larréché, J.-C. and Gatignon, H. (2023) Digital Markstrat. Participant Handbook. StratX Simulations (available from Umeå School of Business, Economics and Statistics)
Scientific articles and cases will be added at the start of the module, approximately 50-70 pages in total
The course will be based on scientific articles and reports (approximately 400-600 pages) which will be made available to the students at teh start of the module. the material will be available through the University Library databases or the equivalent.
Umeå School of Business, Economics and Statistics USBE. Thesis writing in Business Administration. Thesis manual. (latest edition)
USBE Business Administration. :
https://www.umu.se/en/student/usbe/thesis-and-degree-project-work/