Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

The purpose of this self-studying course is to provide students with an overview of strategic retail marketing. After completion of the course, the student has an understanding of the key areas of retail marketing and management with a special emphasis on strategic analysis and planning.

Credits: 6

Schedule: 13.09.2019 - 21.10.2019

Teacher in charge (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022): Arto Lindblom

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Arto Lindblom

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):

CEFR level (applies in this implementation):

Language of instruction and studies (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022):

Teaching language: English

Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    Students will independently read literature, write essays, conduct independent project work (a strategic retail marketing plan), and do the exam. Through the course readings and assignments, the course covers the most important areas of strategic retail marketing. The course will have a kick-off seminar that provides guidelines to complete the course.

Assessment Methods and Criteria
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    Individual essays (20% of course grade)

    Independent project work (40 % of course grade)

    Exam (40% of course grade).

     

     Autumn 2020:

    Individual essays (60% of course grade)


    Independent project work (40 % of course grade)

Workload
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    6 credits, 160 hours

    Kick-off session 2h

    Independent readings + essays

    Independent project work

    Exam preparation

    Exam

     

    Autumn 2020:

    Independent readings + essays


    Independent project work

DETAILS

Study Material
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    A collection of articles assigned by the responsible teacher.

Substitutes for Courses
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    Substitutes the course 23E25000 Kaupan liiketoimintamallit ja markkinointi